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:
- $ 81 for 2 ppl.
- $ 20 per person
- $ 12 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 2009* (198702 F CFP)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 173 for 2 ppl.
- $ 50 per person
- $ 19 per person
- $ 13 per person
Total budget:
$ 4654* (460292 F CFP)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 219 for 2 ppl.
- $ 87 per person
- $ 29 per person
- $ 25 per person
Total budget:
$ 6961* (688464 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 2023
Cost of living: New Caledonia VS United States
On average, the cost of living in New Calendonia in 2023 is 10% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Noumea | 0% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Noumea |
| Farino | 0% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Farino |
| Bouloupari | 0% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Bouloupari |
| 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 18% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 21/person
($ 20 to $ 24)
($ 20 to $ 24)
8% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 193 course dinner
$ 46/person
($ 36 to $ 61)
($ 36 to $ 61)
15% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40McDonald's meal
$ 13/person
($ 11 to $ 14)
($ 11 to $ 14)
22% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.9Local beer
$ 8.5 for 500ml
($ 5 to $ 10)
($ 5 to $ 10)
55% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.5Imported beer
$ 6 for 330ml
($ 5 to $ 13)
($ 5 to $ 13)
65% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7Cappuccino
$ 5.6/cup
($ 4.1 to $ 7)
($ 4.1 to $ 7)
11% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1Fizzy drink
$ 2.9/can
($ 1.6 to $ 4.5)
($ 1.6 to $ 4.5)
13% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5Water bottle
$ 1.1/bottle
($ 0.8 to $ 2)
($ 0.8 to $ 2)
46% 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 14% less than in the United States (USA).
2-star hotel
$ 138/night
($ 112 to $ 199)
($ 112 to $ 199)
5% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1463-star hotel
$ 219/night
($ 212 to $ 234)
($ 212 to $ 234)
6% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2084-star hotel
$ 219/night
($ 205 to $ 230)
($ 205 to $ 230)
28% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3055-star hotel
$ 262/night
($ 261 to $ 261)
($ 261 to $ 261)
59% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 653Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 81/month
($ 81 to $ 81)
($ 81 to $ 81)
38% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 131Room with kitchen
$ 150/month
($ 122 to $ 181)
($ 122 to $ 181)
24% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 198Hotel with swimming pool
$ 218/month
($ 190 to $ 244)
($ 190 to $ 244)
17% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 187Cottage or guest house
$ 131/month
($ 124 to $ 138)
($ 124 to $ 138)
47% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 250Family room
$ 292/month
($ 245 to $ 354)
($ 245 to $ 354)
53% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 192New Caledonia: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in New Calendonia is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.2)
($ 1 to $ 1.2)
5% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1Bread
$ 2.4/500g
($ 1.1 to $ 4.5)
($ 1.1 to $ 4.5)
32% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6Rice
$ 2/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3)
($ 1.2 to $ 3)
55% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5Eggs
$ 6.7/12 eggs
($ 4.1 to $ 7.4)
($ 4.1 to $ 7.4)
56% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3Chicken
$ 21/kg
($ 15 to $ 36)
($ 15 to $ 36)
48% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14Apples
$ 3.9/kg
($ 2 to $ 5)
($ 2 to $ 5)
24% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3Tomatoes
$ 6/kg
($ 4.5 to $ 9)
($ 4.5 to $ 9)
22% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9Potatoes
$ 3.6/kg
($ 3 to $ 4.5)
($ 3 to $ 4.5)
22% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3Water bottle
$ 1.3
($ 1 to $ 1.8)
($ 1 to $ 1.8)
36% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1New Caledonia: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in New Calendonia is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 3/ticket
($ 2.5 to $ 3)
($ 2.5 to $ 3)
10% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7Taxi (per km)
$ 1.3/km
($ 1.2 to $ 1.7)
($ 1.2 to $ 1.7)
31% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8Petrol
$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.7)
($ 1.2 to $ 1.7)
31% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 5.6
($ 3.5 to $ 6)
($ 3.5 to $ 6)
45% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8Car hire
$ 17/24hrs
($ 11 to $ 26)
($ 11 to $ 26)
56% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39New Caledonia: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities in New Calendonia costs 38% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 13/ticket
($ 13 to $ 14)
($ 13 to $ 14)
6% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14Tennis
$ 6/hr
($ 6 to $ 6)
($ 6 to $ 6)
70% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21New Caledonia: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in New Calendonia is 95% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 20/pack
($ 17 to $ 21)
($ 17 to $ 21)
88% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.9Levi's jeans
$ 112
($ 101 to $ 121)
($ 101 to $ 121)
115% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52Summer dress
$ 75
($ 32 to $ 91)
($ 32 to $ 91)
81% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41Plane ticket budget
Sydney → Noumea
$ 555
(fair price: $ 472)
(fair price: $ 472)
Melbourne → Noumea
$ 683
(fair price: $ 597)
(fair price: $ 597)
Auckland → Noumea
$ 667
(fair price: $ 537)
(fair price: $ 537)
London → Noumea
$ 1951
(fair price: $ 1636)
(fair price: $ 1636)
Montreal → Noumea
$ 2584
(fair price: $ 2240)
(fair price: $ 2240)
Los Angeles → Noumea
$ 1942
(fair price: $ 1617)
(fair price: $ 1617)
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 02-02-2023.
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