New Caledonia🇳🇨
At a Glance
How New Caledonia compares across key indices
Cost of Living
115 vs NYC
100 = NYC
Safety Index
55/100
Healthcare
68/100
Quality of Life
120/200
Cost of Living
How far your money goes in New Caledonia
Cost of Living
115
100 = NYC baseline
Rent Index
86
100 = NYC rent
Groceries
115
100 = NYC groceries
Restaurant Prices
121
100 = NYC dining
Safety & Crime
Moderate RiskHow safe residents feel in New Caledonia - based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
55/100
Crime Index
55/100
Lower is better
Walking Safety
0 point drop from day to night
Cities in New Caledonia
New Caledonia has 3 cities with Freedom Abroad estimates. Monthly costs for a single person range from $2,279 in Mont-Dore to $2,658 in Nouméa. Nouméa leads on safety, scoring 55/100. Mont-Dore ranks highest for quality of life at 112/200.
Mont-Dore
$2,279/mo
Nouméa
55/100
Mont-Dore
112/200
Nouméa
71/100
| City | Monthly Cost | Safety | Quality of Life | Healthcare | Pollution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nouméa | $2,658 | 55/100 | 112/200 | 71/100 | 47 |
| Mont-Dore | $2,279 | 55/100 | 112/200 | 64/100 | 42 |
| Dumbéa | $2,279 | 55/100 | 112/200 | 64/100 | 42 |
Freedom Abroad estimates are modeled for a single person including rent. Pollution: lower score = cleaner air. Click column headers to sort.
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Healthcare
Healthcare system overview for New Caledonia
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Environment
Air quality, water, and environmental conditions in New Caledonia
Based on 0 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about living in New Caledonia, answered with data
What is the cost of living in New Caledonia?
New Caledonia has a cost of living index of 115 relative to New York City (100). It is on par with or more expensive than major US cities. Monthly costs for a single person start around $2,658 in Nouméa.
Is New Caledonia safe for expats?
New Caledonia has a safety index of 55/100, making it generally safe for expats and travellers. Among cities with data, Nouméa scores highest on safety at 55/100.
What is the best city in New Caledonia for expats and digital nomads?
Nouméa ranks highest for quality of life in New Caledonia, scoring 112/200 in Freedom Abroad's modeled quality-of-life estimate. Monthly costs there run around $2,658/mo for a single person.
How good is healthcare in New Caledonia?
New Caledonia scores 68/100 in Freedom Abroad's modeled healthcare estimate, making it good by global standards. This estimate reflects open public indicators for health outcomes and system capacity.
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