Cost of living comparison
If you lived in French Polynesia instead of Bouvet Island, you would:
pay (unknown) more for restaurants
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Bouvet Island
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French Polynesia
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$15.43
CFPF1,718
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
?? |
$11.62
CFPF1,294
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$2.96
CFPF329
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$2.49
CFPF278
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pay (unknown) more for groceries
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Bouvet Island
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French Polynesia
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
?? |
$2.25
CFPF250
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| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$5.61
CFPF625
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| Milk (1 gallon) | ?? |
$5.89
CFPF656
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
?? |
$7.16
CFPF797
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | ?? |
$5.50
CFPF612
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| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.44
CFPF272
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| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.71
CFPF79
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| Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
$4.89
CFPF544
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$3.03
CFPF337
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| Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.04
CFPF227
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| Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.71
CFPF79
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pay (unknown) more for transportation
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Bouvet Island
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French Polynesia
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | ?? |
$5.27
CFPF587
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| Monthly public transit pass | ?? | ?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$19,759.02
CFPF2,199,821
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$116.76
CFPF12,999
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pay (unknown) more for housing
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Bouvet Island
|
French Polynesia
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$98.35
CFPF10,949
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | ?? |
$1,088.99
CFPF121,240
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$943.04
CFPF104,991
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$77.89
CFPF8,672
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pay (unknown) more for childcare
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Bouvet Island
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French Polynesia
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$449.07
CFPF49,996
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$8,981.37
CFPF999,919
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pay (unknown) more for entertainment and sports
|
Bouvet Island
|
French Polynesia
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | ?? |
$4.49
CFPF500
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? |
$3.86
CFPF430
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$11.14
CFPF1,240
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| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$60.60
CFPF6,747
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$12.57
CFPF1,400
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pay (unknown) more for clothing
|
Bouvet Island
|
French Polynesia
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$118.19
CFPF13,159
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$87.78
CFPF9,772
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$138.76
CFPF15,449
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| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$118.19
CFPF13,159
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