Cost of living in Noumea is 75% higher than in Martin (without rent).
Rent in Noumea is 49% more expensive than in Martin.
Cost of living including rent in Noumea is 61% higher than in Martin.
Food in Noumea is 88% more expensive than in Martin.
Transport in Noumea is 40% more expensive than in Martin.
| Noumea | Martin | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Noumea | Martin | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
15.5 $ | 8.72 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 92.7 $ | 43.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 12.9 $ | 7.81 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 9.42 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.41 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.65 $ | 1.66 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.13 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.21 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 5.52 $ | 3.63 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.2 $ | 15.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.5 $ | 7.7 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 23.6 $ | 12.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.07 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.21 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.48 $ | 2.41 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.7 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.08 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.97 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.15 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 18.9 $ | 4.72 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.59 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 17 $ | 5.72 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.78 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 60.5 $ | 27.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.51 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.8 $ | 12.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 41.4 $ | 36 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.05 $ | 8.05 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.43 $ | 3.57 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.88 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.32 $ | 2.29 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
139 $ | 147 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
215 $ | 228 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
57.6 $ | 18.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 642 $ | 405 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,221 $ | 665 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 761 $ | 445 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,648 $ | 745 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,755 $ | 2,265 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,459 $ | 1,698 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,856 $ | 1,482 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 2.52 % | 4.37 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 66.1 $ | 35.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.6 $ | 8.8 $ |
| Haircut | 21 $ | 14.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 113 $ | 83.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 105 $ | 69.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 752 $ | 338 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,292 $ | 3,821 $ |