Capital city in South Province, New Caledonia
Cost of living in Noumea
How much a month costs in Noumea
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $3,020–4,530 (F320,000–480,000).
Prices in Noumea
Typical 2026 ranges in XPF, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | XPF | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | F90,000–150,000 | $849–1,410 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | F70,000–110,000 | $660–1,040 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | F3,500–5,500 | $33–52 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | F12,000–22,000 | $113–207 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | F1,200–1,800 | $11.3–17.0 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | F3,000–4,500 | $28–42 |
| Cappuccino | F400–550 | $3.8–5.2 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | F600–1,000 | $5.7–9.4 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | F200–300 | $1.9–2.8 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | F1,500–2,500 | $14–24 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | F6,000–9,000 | $57–85 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | F3,000–5,000 | $28–47 |
Cheaper alternatives to Noumea
Similar safety, lower cost, in Oceania.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Rotorua | New Zealand | $1,960–2,690 |
| Taupo | New Zealand | $1,960–2,690 |
| Bay of Islands | New Zealand | $2,020–2,810 |
| Nadi | Fiji | $1,430–2,010 |
| Christchurch | New Zealand | $2,130–2,810 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Noumea?
About $1,790–2,450 on a lean budget, $3,020–4,530 for a comfortable month and $6,130–10,370 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Noumea?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs F90,000–150,000 ($849–1,410) a month in the center and F70,000–110,000 ($660–1,040) outside it.
How much does food cost in Noumea?
A local meal is F1,200–1,800 ($11.3–17.0); a mid-range restaurant is F3,000–4,500 ($28–42) per person.
More about Noumea
Going to Noumea solo?
SoloSquare is where travelers, nomads and locals in Noumea meet up for small plans: coffee, dinners, walks and day trips. Join one, or start your own in a minute.
Sources
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.