Travel budget and cost of living in New Calendonia how much does a trip cost?
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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:
- $ 75 for 2 ppl.
- $ 20 per person
- $ 10 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 1870* (188314 F CFP)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 173 for 2 ppl.
- $ 49 per person
- $ 17 per person
- $ 13 per person
Total budget:
$ 4581* (461440 F CFP)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 219 for 2 ppl.
- $ 86 per person
- $ 26 per person
- $ 25 per person
Total budget:
$ 6854* (690466 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 2022
Cost of living: New Caledonia VS United States
On average, the cost of living in New Calendonia in 2022 is 2% 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:
Explore each type of expense in detail:
Cost of living in New Calendonia by city
See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in New Calendonia compared to the national average.
| Cities | /New Caledonia | View Details |
|---|---|---|
| Bouloupari | 1% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Bouloupari |
| Noumea | 0% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Noumea |
| Farino | 0% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Farino |
| Paita | 1% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Paita |
| Dumbea | 3% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Dumbea |
Local prices in New Calendonia by expense type
New Caledonia: Restaurant budget
On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in New Calendonia is 8% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 21/person
($ 20 to $ 24)
($ 20 to $ 24)
2% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203 course dinner
$ 46/person
($ 41 to $ 60)
($ 41 to $ 60)
11% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41McDonald's meal
$ 13/person
($ 11 to $ 14)
($ 11 to $ 14)
15% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.5Local beer
$ 7.8 for 500ml
($ 5 to $ 10)
($ 5 to $ 10)
26% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.2Imported beer
$ 6 for 330ml
($ 5 to $ 13)
($ 5 to $ 13)
59% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8Cappuccino
$ 4.8/cup
($ 2 to $ 7)
($ 2 to $ 7)
14% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6Fizzy drink
$ 2.6/can
($ 1.6 to $ 4.5)
($ 1.6 to $ 4.5)
3% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6Water bottle
$ 1.3/bottle
($ 0.8 to $ 2.5)
($ 0.8 to $ 2.5)
37% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2New Caledonia: Hotel and accommodation budget
On average, hotel and accommodation budget in New Calendonia costs 10% less than in the United States (USA).
2-star hotel
$ 138/night
($ 112 to $ 199)
($ 112 to $ 199)
0% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1393-star hotel
$ 219/night
($ 212 to $ 234)
($ 212 to $ 234)
11% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1994-star hotel
$ 219/night
($ 205 to $ 230)
($ 205 to $ 230)
24% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2915-star hotel
$ 261/night
($ 261 to $ 261)
($ 261 to $ 261)
56% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 602Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 75/month
($ 75 to $ 75)
($ 75 to $ 75)
40% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126Room with kitchen
$ 149/month
($ 122 to $ 181)
($ 122 to $ 181)
22% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 192Hotel with swimming pool
$ 217/month
($ 190 to $ 244)
($ 190 to $ 244)
23% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177Cottage or guest house
$ 131/month
($ 122 to $ 137)
($ 122 to $ 137)
46% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 243Family room
$ 292/month
($ 243 to $ 351)
($ 243 to $ 351)
61% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 182New Caledonia: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in New Calendonia costs 9% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.2)
($ 1 to $ 1.2)
3% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1Bread
$ 2.3/500g
($ 1 to $ 4.5)
($ 1 to $ 4.5)
39% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6Rice
$ 1.7/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 2.5)
($ 1.2 to $ 2.5)
65% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5Eggs
$ 6/12 eggs
($ 4.1 to $ 7.2)
($ 4.1 to $ 7.2)
53% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9Chicken
$ 18/kg
($ 15 to $ 26)
($ 15 to $ 26)
23% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15Apples
$ 4.2/kg
($ 2 to $ 5.3)
($ 2 to $ 5.3)
28% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9Tomatoes
$ 5.3/kg
($ 4.5 to $ 9)
($ 4.5 to $ 9)
3% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.5Potatoes
$ 3.9/kg
($ 3 to $ 4.5)
($ 3 to $ 4.5)
18% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.3Water bottle
$ 1.2
($ 1 to $ 1.8)
($ 1 to $ 1.8)
47% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3New Caledonia: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in New Calendonia costs 7% less than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 2.5/ticket
($ 1.9 to $ 3)
($ 1.9 to $ 3)
19% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.1Taxi (per km)
$ 1.2/km
($ 1.2 to $ 1.7)
($ 1.2 to $ 1.7)
38% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2Petrol
$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.6)
($ 1.2 to $ 1.6)
10% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 5.6
($ 3.5 to $ 6)
($ 3.5 to $ 6)
39% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4Car hire
$ 40/24hrs
($ 17 to $ 134)
($ 17 to $ 134)
0% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40New Caledonia: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities in New Calendonia costs 44% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 13/ticket
($ 13 to $ 14)
($ 13 to $ 14)
16% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15Tennis
$ 6/hr
($ 6 to $ 6)
($ 6 to $ 6)
71% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22New Caledonia: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in New Calendonia is 77% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 20/pack
($ 16 to $ 21)
($ 16 to $ 21)
72% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11Levi's jeans
$ 112
($ 82 to $ 121)
($ 82 to $ 121)
97% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 57Summer dress
$ 75
($ 32 to $ 91)
($ 32 to $ 91)
62% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46Plane ticket budget
Sydney → Noumea
$ 582
(fair price: $ 494)
(fair price: $ 494)
Melbourne → Noumea
$ 679
(fair price: $ 585)
(fair price: $ 585)
Auckland → Noumea
$ 654
(fair price: $ 538)
(fair price: $ 538)
London → Noumea
$ 1892
(fair price: $ 1605)
(fair price: $ 1605)
Montreal → Noumea
$ 2567
(fair price: $ 2198)
(fair price: $ 2198)
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, Easyvoyage and Hotels.com.
Information about cost of living in New Calendonia updated on 30-09-2022.
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