Cost of living comparison
French Polynesia is 17.7% more expensive than Canberra.
- Restaurants
-
pay 2.5% more in French Polynesia
- Groceries
-
pay 30.4% more in French Polynesia
- Transportation
-
pay 2.8 times more in French Polynesia
- Housing
-
pay 19.8% less in French Polynesia
- Childcare
-
pay 56.9% less in French Polynesia
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 22.2% less in French Polynesia
- Clothing
-
pay 12.7% more in French Polynesia
The cost of transportation, groceries, clothing, and restaurants in French Polynesia are more expensive than in Canberra. Expenses including childcare, entertainment and sports, and housing are lower in French Polynesia. Notably, transportation is significantly more expensive in French Polynesia.
If you lived in French Polynesia instead of Canberra, you would:
pay 2.5% more for restaurants
|
Canberra
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$19.77
A$30.56
|
$15.43
CFPF1,598
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.89
A$15.28
|
$11.62
CFPF1,203
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.76
A$4.27
|
$2.96
CFPF306
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.32
A$3.58
|
$2.49
CFPF258
|
|
pay 30.4% more for groceries
|
Canberra
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.59
A$4.00
|
$2.25
CFPF232
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.39
A$8.33
|
$5.61
CFPF581
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.59
A$10.19
|
$5.89
CFPF610
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.63
A$7.16
|
$7.16
CFPF741
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.12
A$6.37
|
$5.50
CFPF569
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.62
A$2.50
|
$2.44
CFPF253
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.34
A$2.07
|
$0.71
CFPF73
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.57
A$2.42
|
$4.89
CFPF506
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.46
A$3.81
|
$3.03
CFPF314
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.25
A$1.93
|
$2.04
CFPF211
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.11
A$1.72
|
$0.71
CFPF74
|
|
pay 2.8 times more for transportation
|
Canberra
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.07
A$7.84
|
$5.27
CFPF546
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$118.63
A$183.38
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$29,276.08
A$45,255.96
|
$19,759.02
CFPF2,045,970
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.66
A$27.30
|
$116.76
CFPF12,090
|
|
pay 19.8% less for housing
|
Canberra
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$65.39
A$101.08
|
$98.35
CFPF10,183
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,783.31
A$2,756.70
|
$1,088.99
CFPF112,761
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,413.05
A$2,184.33
|
$943.04
CFPF97,649
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$183.02
A$282.92
|
$77.89
CFPF8,065
|
|
pay 56.9% less for childcare
|
Canberra
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,847.17
A$2,855.41
|
$449.07
CFPF46,499
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$14,503.36
A$22,419.79
|
$8,981.37
CFPF929,986
|
|
pay 22.2% less for entertainment and sports
|
Canberra
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$7.25
A$11.21
|
$4.49
CFPF465
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.68
A$5.69
|
$3.86
CFPF400
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$26.36
A$40.75
|
$11.14
CFPF1,153
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$65.69
A$101.55
|
$60.60
CFPF6,275
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$14.33
A$22.16
|
$12.57
CFPF1,302
|
|
pay 12.7% more for clothing
|
Canberra
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$86.77
A$134.13
|
$118.19
CFPF12,239
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$72.18
A$111.58
|
$87.78
CFPF9,089
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$119.51
A$184.75
|
$138.76
CFPF14,368
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$154.17
A$238.33
|
$118.19
CFPF12,239
|
|
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