Noumea travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Noumea

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 73 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 22 per person
  • $ 12 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1939* (207634 F CFP)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 130 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 54 per person
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 13 per person

Total budget:

$ 4114* (440440 F CFP)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 153 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 92 per person
  • $ 25 per person
  • $ 25 per person

Total budget:

$ 6076* (650622 F CFP)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Noumea compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Noumea in 2024 is 11% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Noumea in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Noumea by expense type

Restaurant budget in Noumea

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Noumea is 23% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 19/person
($ 13 to $ 24)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 47/person
($ 24 to $ 57)

24% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 15/person
($ 13 to $ 15)

28% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 11 for 500ml
($ 7.5 to $ 12)

80% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 5.9 for 330ml
($ 4.7 to $ 7.5)

69% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 6/cup
($ 3.8 to $ 9.4)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.7/can
($ 1.4 to $ 4.2)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.3/bottle
($ 1 to $ 1.9)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Noumea

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Noumea is 10% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 73/night
($ 73 to $ 73)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 181
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 473/night
($ 104 to $ 840)

191% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 111/night
($ 70 to $ 156)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 239
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 196/night
($ 153 to $ 244)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 323
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 237/night
($ 203 to $ 373)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 470
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 113/month
($ 70 to $ 292)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 173
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 197/month
($ 75 to $ 654)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 253
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 170/month
($ 73 to $ 371)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 123/month
($ 114 to $ 133)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234
Family room
Family room
$ 290/month
($ 133 to $ 758)

34% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218

Supermarket food budget in Noumea

On average, the price of supermarket food in Noumea is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.1/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.1)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.3/500g
($ 0.9 to $ 5.1)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 1.9/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.8)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 5.7/12 eggs
($ 3.8 to $ 6.7)

53% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 18/kg
($ 5.6 to $ 34)

48% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 4.1/kg
($ 2.8 to $ 6.1)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 6.9/kg
($ 4.2 to $ 8.4)

41% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 3.7/kg
($ 2.8 to $ 8.4)

23% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.4
($ 0.9 to $ 2.3)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Noumea

On average, the price of transport in Noumea is 16% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 2.8/ticket
($ 2.2 to $ 2.8)

13% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.1/km
( $ 1.1)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 1.6)

66% 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)
$ 5.2
( $ 5.2)

47% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Car hire
Car hire
$ 64/24hrs
($ 51 to $ 92)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 73

Leisure activity budget in Noumea

On average, budget for leisure activities in Noumea is 43% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 13/ticket
($ 12 to $ 15)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 5.6/hr
( $ 5.6)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Noumea

On average, shopping budget in Noumea is 75% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 19/pack
($ 16 to $ 23)

86% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 104
($ 94 to $ 113)

97% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 63
($ 29 to $ 85)

44% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → Noumea
Sydney → Noumea
Sydney → Noumea
$ 488
(fair price: $ 430)
Melbourne → Noumea
Melbourne → Noumea
Melbourne → Noumea
$ 594
(fair price: $ 521)
Auckland → Noumea
Auckland → Noumea
Auckland → Noumea
$ 612
(fair price: $ 500)
London → Noumea
London → Noumea
London → Noumea
$ 1871
(fair price: $ 1572)
Montreal → Noumea
Montreal → Noumea
Montreal → Noumea
$ 2448
(fair price: $ 2130)
Los Angeles → Noumea
Los Angeles  → Noumea
Los Angeles  → Noumea
$ 1829
(fair price: $ 1526)

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About this information on the cost of living in Noumea

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

The information about the cost of living in Noumea was updated on 23-09-2024.

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