New Caledonia🇳🇨

At a Glance

How New Caledonia compares across key indices

Quality of LifeSafety36Healthcare61AffordabilityClimateClean Air56

Safety Index

36/100

Healthcare

61/100

Cost of Living

How far your money goes in New Caledonia

Rent Index

20

100 = NYC rent

Groceries

119

100 = NYC groceries

Restaurant Prices

86

100 = NYC dining

Safety & Crime

Higher Risk

How safe residents feel in New Caledonia — based on surveys of people living there

Safety Index

36/100

Crime Index

64/100

Lower is better

Crime Trend

79/100

Crime perceived as increasing

Walking Safety

Daytime56
Nighttime20

36 point drop from day to night

Problem Severity

Property crimes
Very High79
Violent crimes
Moderate60
Corruption & bribery
Moderate56
Drug-related crime
Moderate55

0 = no problem, 100 = severe problem

What Residents Worry About

Home broken into
High69
Car stolen
High67
Things stolen from car
High65
Targeted for skin/ethnicity/religion
High63
Being physically attacked
High62
Being insulted or harassed
High61
Being mugged or robbed
Moderate60

Based on 21 survey responses. 0 = not worried, 100 = very worried.

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Healthcare

Healthcare system overview for New Caledonia

Healthcare Index

61/100

Quality Breakdown

Modern Equipment75/100
Accuracy & Completeness75/100
Staff Skill & Competency67/100
Speed of Service58/100
Friendliness & Courtesy50/100
Responsiveness & Waitlist50/100
Cost Satisfaction50/100

How satisfied residents are with healthcare costs relative to quality

Based on 3 survey responses

Insurance Coverage

Public
33.3%
Private
33.3%
Employer Sponsored
33.3%
Healthcare61Safety36Quality of Life

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Environment

Moderate

Air quality, water, and environmental conditions in New Caledonia

Pollution Index

56/100

Lower is better

Environmental Quality

Drinking Water Quality75/100
Green Spaces & Parks71/100
Comfortable to Spend Time54/100
Air Quality50/100
Clean & Tidy33/100
Garbage Disposal33/100

Concerns

Water Pollution54/100
Noise & Light Pollution46/100

0 = no concern, 100 = severe concern

Based on 6 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.

Transport & Commute

How people get around in New Caledonia

Average One-Way Commute

33minutes

Average

Traffic Index

110

Moderate congestion

Inefficiency

73

Time wasted in traffic

CO2 Emissions

2.8kg/trip

How People Commute

Walking33.3%
Motorcycle33.3%
Working from Home33.3%

Based on 3 survey responses.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about living in New Caledonia, answered with data

Is New Caledonia safe for expats?

New Caledonia has a safety index of 36/100, making it worth researching carefully before committing for expats and travellers.

How good is healthcare in New Caledonia?

New Caledonia scores 61/100 on Numbeo's healthcare index, making it good by global standards. This index reflects the overall quality of the healthcare system, medical staff, and facilities.

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