General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Nouméa |
| Country | New Caledonia |
| Currency | CFP franc |
| Main religion | Christianity |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 51.2% |
| Gdp | $10.6 billion |
| Size | 18,575 km² |
| Population | 271,407 |
| Population density | 14.6/km² |
| Kids per female | 2.3 |
| City population | 71.7% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 22∘C |
| Summer | 27∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | French |
| Population able to read | 96.2% |
| Population with a college degree | 35.5% |
| Population able to speak english | 54.4% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 32 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | no |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | Yes |
| Crime | 3.1/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | Air Calédonie |
| Main airport | La Tontouta International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $1.5 |
| Cigarettes | $10.5 |
| Burger | $12 |
| Coffee | $3 |
| Beer | $6 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $1000/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $90/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $250/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $15/10km |
| Petrol | $1.20/l |
| Rental car | $50/day |
| Public transportation | $5/daypass |
| Bike rental | $10/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 11% |
| Vat | 11% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $30000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10% |
| Coffeeshop | 5-10% |
| Services | 10% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 29.32/MBits |
| Tld | .nc |
| Free wifi | 7/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 80% |
| Phone mobile data | $20 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 95% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type E, Type F |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 5:00 PM |
| Opening times | 8:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Amazon |
| Supermarket | Carrefour |
| Pharmacy | Pharmacie de la Baie |
| Drugstore | Pharmacie du Port |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 2:00 AM |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 7/10 |
| Bars | 8/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 8/10 |
| Public Parks | 9/10 |
| Swimming | 10/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Rugby |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Bougnat | A traditional French stew made with beef, pork, and vegetables | $15 |
| Chapeaux | A type of pastry filled with minced meat or fish | $5 |
| Crêpes | Thin pancakes that can be filled with a variety of sweet or savory ingredients | $10 |
| Escargots | Snails cooked in garlic butter | $12 |
| Foie gras | A fatty liver dish made from duck or goose liver | $20 |
| French onion soup | A classic French soup made with onions, beef broth, and cheese | $10 |
| Gratin dauphinois | A potato dish made with sliced potatoes, cream, and cheese | $15 |
| Jambon-beurre | A simple sandwich made with ham and butter | $5 |
| Macarons | Delicate almond cookies that come in a variety of flavors | $5 |
| Moules-frites | Mussels cooked in white wine and garlic, served with fries | $15 |
| Pain au chocolat | A chocolate-filled croissant | $5 |
| Quiche | A savory tart made with eggs, cheese, and vegetables | $10 |
| Ratatouille | A vegetable stew made with eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, and peppers | $15 |
| Salade niçoise | A salad made with tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, olives, and anchovies | $10 |
| Steak frites | A steak served with fries | $20 |
| Tarte Tatin | An upside-down apple tart | $15 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Coconut Water | Fresh coconut water straight from the coconut | $2-$3 |
| Bougna | A traditional Kanak drink made from fermented coconut milk | $3-$4 |
| Hinano Beer | A local beer brewed in Tahiti | $4-$5 |
| Leffe Beer | A Belgian beer that is popular in New Caledonia | $5-$6 |
| Tropical Fruit Juice | Freshly squeezed juice made from local tropical fruits such as mango, pineapple, and papaya | $3-$4 |
| Coconut Milk | Fresh coconut milk straight from the coconut | $2-$3 |
| Pineapple Juice | Freshly squeezed pineapple juice | $3-$4 |
| Mango Juice | Freshly squeezed mango juice | $3-$4 |
| Papaya Juice | Freshly squeezed papaya juice | $3-$4 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Bougna | A traditional dish made with meat, vegetables, and coconut milk, wrapped in banana leaves and cooked in an earth oven. | Varies depending on size and ingredients |
| Cocotier | A miniature coconut palm tree made from coconut shells and other natural materials. | $10-$20 |
| Flamboyant | A brightly colored flower that is native to New Caledonia. | $5-$10 per stem |
| Gecko | A small lizard that is common in New Caledonia. | $10-$20 for a carved wooden gecko |
| Kava | A traditional drink made from the root of the kava plant. | $20-$30 per bottle |
| Pareo | A traditional wrap-around skirt that is worn by both men and women. | $20-$50 |
| Sandstone | A type of rock that is found in New Caledonia. | $10-$20 for a small piece |
| Shell | A variety of seashells can be found on the beaches of New Caledonia. | $5-$20 per shell |
| Tahitian pearl | A type of pearl that is cultured in the waters of French Polynesia. | $50-$500 per pearl |
| Tiki | A carved wooden statue that represents a god or ancestor. | $20-$100 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | The start of the new year |
| Bastille Day | July 14 | The anniversary of the storming of the Bastille in 1789 |
| Assumption of Mary | August 15 | The day when Mary, the mother of Jesus, was taken up into heaven |
| All Saints’ Day | November 1 | A day to remember all the saints |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | The day when Jesus Christ was born |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Les Nouvelles Caledoniennes |
| Online news | Caledonia.nc |
| Tv | NC 1ère |
| Radio | Radio Nouvelle-Calédonie |