Brazil New Caledonia

Updated 2026-05-04

Brazil

Minimum Wage

R$7.37 /hr

$1.47 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

R$3,200 /mo

New Caledonia

Minimum Wage

₣991.73 /hr

$7.04 USD

Min wage: -79% Brazil vs New Caledonia

The minimum wage in Brazil is 79% lower than in New Caledonia in USD terms, though average salaries tell a different story.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Brazil and New Caledonia
Metric	Brazil	New Caledonia	Diff
Minimum wage /hr	R$7.37 $1.47	₣991.73 $7.04	-79.2%
Minimum wage /day	R$54.04 $10.76	—	—
Minimum wage /mo	R$1,621 $322.62	₣167,602 $1,189.76	-72.9%
Minimum wage /yr	R$21,073 $4,194.05	₣2,011,224 $14,277.08	-70.6%
Avg. gross salary /mo	R$3,200 /mo $636.88	N/A/mo	—
Avg. net salary /mo	R$2,700 /mo $537.37	N/A/mo	—
Median individual income /yr	R$22,800 /yr $4,537.76	N/A/yr	—

Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Brazil is higher.

Work Week

Brazil: 44 hrs/wk standard

Max 44 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.5x pay

Constitutional limit of 44 hours/week, 8 hours/day. Overtime minimum 50% premium (often higher by collective agreement). Sundays and holidays: 100% premium.
New Caledonia: 39 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.25x pay

Standard workweek is 39 hours in New Caledonia (differs from metropolitan France's 35 hours). Overtime: 25% premium for hours 40-43, 50% premium beyond 43 hours.

• WAGE TRAJECTORY (USD/hr)

Brazil New Caledonia Source: wage.is · USD equivalent/hr

Year	Brazil (USD)	New Caledonia (USD)
2020	$208/hr	—
2021	$219/hr	—
2022	$241/hr	—
2023	$263/hr	$6.80/hr
2024	$281/hr	$6.93/hr
2025	$302/hr	$7.04/hr
2026	$323/hr	—

What This Means for Workers

A minimum wage worker in Brazil earns 380% less per hour in USD terms than one in New Caledonia. Standard work weeks differ: Brazil mandates 44 hours while New Caledonia mandates 39 hours. A minimum wage worker's weekly earnings in Brazil are $65 vs $275 in New Caledonia.

See this comparison from New Caledonia's perspective: New Caledonia vs Brazil

Compare Brazil with...

Brazil vs United States $ 7.25 /hr

Brazil vs China ¥ 25 /hr

Brazil vs Germany € 13.9 /hr

Brazil vs United Kingdom £ 12.71 /hr

Brazil vs India ₹ 4,576 /mo

Brazil vs Japan ¥ 1,121 /hr

Brazil vs France € 12.02 /hr

Brazil vs South Korea ₩ 10,320 /hr

Brazil vs Canada C$ 18.1 /hr

Brazil vs Australia A$ 24.95 /hr

Brazil vs Russia ₽ 156.31 /hr

Brazil vs Mexico MX$ 9,583.52 /mo

Brazil vs Indonesia Rp 33,058 /hr

Brazil vs Netherlands € 14.71 /hr

Brazil vs Saudi Arabia ﷼ 23.08 /hr

Brazil vs Turkey ₺ 164.94 /hr

Brazil vs Taiwan NT$ 190 /hr

Brazil vs Switzerland

Brazil vs Poland zł 31.4 /hr

Brazil vs Thailand ฿ 10,400 /mo

Brazil vs Sweden

Brazil vs Argentina ARS 1,762 /hr

Brazil vs Singapore

Brazil vs Norway

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Brazil or New Caledonia?

In Brazil, the minimum wage is R$7.37/hr ($1.47 USD). In New Caledonia, it is ₣991.73/hr ($7.04 USD). New Caledonia has the higher rate by 380% in USD terms. That nominal gap does not account for local prices; see the purchasing power comparison below for a cost-of-living-adjusted view. Workers in Brazil may retain a larger share of their earnings if prices there are lower.

How do work hours compare between Brazil and New Caledonia?

Brazil has a longer standard work week at 44 hours, compared to 39 hours in New Caledonia. Workers in Brazil work 44 hours per week by law. Longer mandatory hours can offset a nominally higher wage; a worker in New Caledonia working fewer hours may have comparable or better effective hourly earnings depending on the wage levels of each country. Total annual compensation depends on both the wage rate and the number of hours required.