Travel budget in New Calendonia

New Caledonia: calculate your travel budget

New Caledonia: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in New Calendonia for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 144 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 24 per person
  • $ 12 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2983* (304304 F CFP)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 190 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 53 per person
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 13 per person

Total budget:

$ 4963* (506296 F CFP)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 198 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 91 per person
  • $ 27 per person
  • $ 26 per person

Total budget:

$ 6758* (689472 F CFP)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).



Cost of living in New Calendonia in 2025

Cost of living: New Caledonia VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in New Calendonia in 2025 is 9% higher than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

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Local prices in New Calendonia by expense type

New Caledonia: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in New Calendonia is 10% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 15/person
($ 13 to $ 31)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 50/person
($ 25 to $ 65)

20% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 15/person
($ 13 to $ 15)

23% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 12 for 500ml
($ 8.8 to $ 12)

73% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.5
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 6.2 for 330ml
($ 4.9 to $ 7.8)

61% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.9/cup
($ 4 to $ 9.8)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.5/can
($ 1.5 to $ 4.4)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.3/bottle
($ 0.9 to $ 2.1)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

New Caledonia: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in New Calendonia costs 7% less than in the United States (USA).
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 157/night
($ 130 to $ 198)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 310/night
($ 150 to $ 474)

86% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 185/night
($ 151 to $ 230)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 247
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 211/night
($ 171 to $ 272)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 348
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 239/night
($ 204 to $ 338)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 567
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 174/month
($ 130 to $ 287)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 178
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 193/month
($ 141 to $ 348)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 265
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 213/month
($ 169 to $ 294)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 171/month
($ 143 to $ 212)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 255
Family room
Family room
$ 310/month
($ 226 to $ 502)

42% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219

New Caledonia: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in New Calendonia is 8% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 1.2/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.3)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 5.7/500g
($ 2.3 to $ 11)

46% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 1.9/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 2.9)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 5.7/12 eggs
($ 4 to $ 7.2)

41% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Chicken
Chicken
$ 19/kg
($ 5.8 to $ 36)

43% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 4.3/kg
($ 2.9 to $ 6.4)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 7.4/kg
($ 4.4 to $ 8.8)

38% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 3.9/kg
($ 2.9 to $ 8.8)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.6
($ 0.9 to $ 1.8)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

New Caledonia: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in New Calendonia is 12% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 2.9/ticket
($ 2.5 to $ 4.9)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.2/km
( $ 1.2)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 1.6)

60% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 5.5
( $ 5.5)

36% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Car hire
Car hire
$ 76/24hrs
($ 57 to $ 102)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 81

New Caledonia: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in New Calendonia costs 40% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 13/ticket
($ 12 to $ 16)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 7.8/hr
($ 5.8 to $ 9.8)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

New Caledonia: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in New Calendonia is 68% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 19/pack
($ 18 to $ 23)

72% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 110
($ 99 to $ 119)

92% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 66
($ 31 to $ 89)

40% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

Melbourne → Noumea
Melbourne → Noumea
Melbourne → Noumea
$ 628
(fair price: $ 545)
Sydney → Noumea
Sydney → Noumea
Sydney → Noumea
$ 555
(fair price: $ 455)
Auckland → Noumea
Auckland → Noumea
Auckland → Noumea
$ 687
(fair price: $ 528)
London → Noumea
London → Noumea
London → Noumea
$ 2031
(fair price: $ 1692)
Montreal → Noumea
Montreal → Noumea
Montreal → Noumea
$ 2667
(fair price: $ 2278)
Los Angeles → Noumea
Los Angeles  → Noumea
Los Angeles  → Noumea
$ 1973
(fair price: $ 1620)

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About the information on the cost of living in New Calendonia

The information about the cost of living in New Calendonia shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in New Calendonia updated on 28-03-2025.

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