Places · New Caledonia

The best places to live in New Caledonia

Arcadia scores 5 places in New Caledonia, from Poindimié at about $1,650 a month to Nouméa at about $2,250. 5 are by the sea, 3 are in the mountains. The climate is mostly tropical. Across the country the typical ratings are safety 4/5, healthcare 3/5 and internet 3/5.

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Places
5
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Median cost / mo
~$1,800
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Climate
tropical
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Safety
4/5
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Healthcare
3/5
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Internet
3/5

The standouts in New Caledonia

Cheapest, safest and best connected are within the 5 places Arcadia scores in New Caledonia, not the whole country.

All 5 places in New Caledonia

Questions, answered

How much does it cost to live in New Caledonia?

Across the 5 places Arcadia scores in New Caledonia the median is about $1,750 a month for one person, from Poindimié at around $1,650 to Nouméa at around $2,250. These are estimates for everyday living, rent included, not quotes.

What is the cheapest place to live in New Caledonia?

Poindimié, at about $1,650 a month. It is the cheapest of the 5 places Arcadia scores in New Caledonia, which is not the same as the cheapest in the country.

Which place in New Caledonia has the best internet?

Nouméa, rated 4 out of 5. The typical rating across the 5 places is 3 out of 5.

How safe are the places Arcadia scores in New Caledonia?

The typical safety rating is 4 out of 5, and the highest-rated is Nouméa. These are broad country-level estimates meant for comparing places, not local advice for a particular street or moment.

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