Cost of living in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 69% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji)
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| Food | + 93% | |||
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| Food in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 93% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Nouméa | Suva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,166 Franc (43 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 236% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,124 Franc (23 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 722 Franc (14 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 116 Franc (2.33 FJ$) | 2.87 FJ$ | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 563 Franc (11 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 721 Franc (14 FJ$) | 5.99 FJ$ | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,069 Franc (21 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 429 Franc (9 FJ$) | 5.96 FJ$ | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 403 Franc (8 FJ$) | 2.73 FJ$ | + 195% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 368 Franc (7 FJ$) | 4.25 FJ$ | + 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,995 Franc (40 FJ$) | 24 FJ$ | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 335 Franc (7 FJ$) | 4.16 FJ$ | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 133 Franc (2.67 FJ$) | 1.97 FJ$ | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 68% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Nouméa | Suva | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 199,848 Franc (4,000 FJ$) | 2,953 FJ$ | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 156,073 Franc (3,124 FJ$) | 1,425 FJ$ | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 26,985 Franc (540 FJ$) | 216 FJ$ | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 120,082 Franc (2,404 FJ$) | 1,712 FJ$ | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 91,820 Franc (1,838 FJ$) | 999 FJ$ | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,650 Franc (313 FJ$) | 128 FJ$ | + 144% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,323 Franc (127 FJ$) | 55 FJ$ | + 129% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 92,165 Franc (1,845 FJ$) | 1,524 FJ$ | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 17,717 Franc (355 FJ$) | 459 FJ$ | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,230 Franc (25 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 98% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,280 Franc (26 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 241% | |
| Clothes | + 140% | |||
| Clothes in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 140% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Nouméa | Suva | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 11,845 Franc (237 FJ$) | 74 FJ$ | + 220% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,725 Franc (195 FJ$) | 77 FJ$ | + 154% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,935 Franc (219 FJ$) | 174 FJ$ | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 16,029 Franc (321 FJ$) | 156 FJ$ | + 105% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is about the same as in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Nouméa | Suva | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 47,106 FJ$ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 148 Franc (2.97 FJ$) | 2.56 FJ$ | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 52 FJ$ | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 12 FJ$ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 67% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Nouméa | Suva | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 10 FJ$ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 18 FJ$ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,431 Franc (89 FJ$) | 31 FJ$ | + 190% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 609 Franc (12 FJ$) | 5.48 FJ$ | + 122% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 675 Franc (14 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 88% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 584 Franc (12 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 305 Franc (6 FJ$) | 3.55 FJ$ | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 4.01 FJ$ | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,796 Franc (56 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 368% | |
| Entertainment | + 131% | |||
| Entertainment in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 131% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Nouméa | Suva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,788 Franc (116 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,262 Franc (45 FJ$) | 16 FJ$ | + 183% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 40 FJ$ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,851 Franc (177 FJ$) | 93 FJ$ | + 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,528 Franc (31 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | + 126% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 476 Franc (10 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 705 Franc (14 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 126% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 1,870 FJ$ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 55 Franc (1.09 FJ$) | 0.17 FJ$ | + 545% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 9,853 Franc (197 FJ$) | 63 FJ$ | + 213% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,472 Franc (29 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | + 211% | |
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TOTAL | + 69% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 50 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
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