Cost of living comparison

French Polynesia

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Ankara vs. French Polynesia Cost of Living Summary

Ankara is 32.2% cheaper than French Polynesia overall.

Restaurants: pay 54.4% less in Ankara
Groceries: pay 56.9% less in Ankara
Transportation: pay 7.7% more in Ankara
Housing: pay 55.9% less in Ankara
Childcare: pay 13.8% more in Ankara
Entertainment and Sports: pay 43.3% less in Ankara
Clothing: pay 36.5% less in Ankara

The cost of childcare and transportation in Ankara are more expensive than in French Polynesia. Expenses including groceries, housing, restaurants, entertainment and sports, and clothing are lower in Ankara.

Ankara vs. French Polynesia Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Ankara instead of French Polynesia, you would:

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pay 54.4% less for restaurants

	French Polynesia	Ankara
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$15.43 CFPF1,693	$8.72 TRY331.53	-43.5%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$11.62 CFPF1,275	$7.27 TRY276.27	-37.4%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$2.96 CFPF324	$1.27 TRY48.29	-57.0%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$2.49 CFPF274	$0.50 TRY19.16	-79.8%
Average			-54.4%

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pay 56.9% less for groceries

	French Polynesia	Ankara
Bread 1 loaf	$2.25 CFPF246	$0.83 TRY31.71	-62.8%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$5.61 CFPF616	$4.61 TRY175.13	-17.9%
Milk (1 gallon)	$5.89 CFPF647	$3.90 TRY148.27	-33.8%
Eggs 1 dozen	$7.16 CFPF785	$1.68 TRY63.88	-76.5%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$5.50 CFPF603	$2.70 TRY102.58	-50.9%
Apples (1 lb)	$2.44 CFPF268	$0.49 TRY18.49	-80.1%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.71 CFPF77	$0.88 TRY33.49	+24.8%
Oranges (1 lb)	$4.89 CFPF536	$0.45 TRY17.26	-90.7%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$3.03 CFPF332	$0.54 TRY20.58	-82.1%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$2.04 CFPF224	$0.25 TRY9.40	-87.9%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.71 CFPF78	$0.23 TRY8.73	-67.8%
Average			-56.9%

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pay 7.7% more for transportation

	French Polynesia	Ankara
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$5.27 CFPF578	$4.81 TRY182.96	-8.6%
Monthly public transit pass	??	$8.72 TRY331.53
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$19,759.02 CFPF2,168,064	$44,845.33 TRY1,704,041.97	+127.0%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$116.76 CFPF12,811	$5.40 TRY205.31	-95.4%
Average			+7.7%

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pay 55.9% less for housing

	French Polynesia	Ankara
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$98.35 CFPF10,791	$11.50 TRY437.06	-88.3%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$1,088.99 CFPF119,490	$592.54 TRY22,515.30	-45.6%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$943.04 CFPF103,476	$399.36 TRY15,175.02	-57.7%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$77.89 CFPF8,546	$53.07 TRY2,016.70	-31.9%
Average			-55.9%

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pay 13.8% more for childcare

	French Polynesia	Ankara
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$449.07 CFPF49,274	$502.10 TRY19,078.93	+11.8%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$8,981.37 CFPF985,484	$10,388.60 TRY394,748.20	+15.7%
Average			+13.8%

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pay 43.3% less for entertainment and sports

	French Polynesia	Ankara
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$4.49 CFPF493	$3.49 TRY132.61	-22.3%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$3.86 CFPF424	$2.84 TRY108.02	-26.4%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$11.14 CFPF1,222	$2.04 TRY77.36	-81.7%
Monthly membership at local gym	$60.60 CFPF6,650	$40.91 TRY1,554.39	-32.5%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$12.57 CFPF1,380	$5.82 TRY221.02	-53.7%
Average			-43.3%

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pay 36.5% less for clothing

	French Polynesia	Ankara
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$118.19 CFPF12,969	$56.66 TRY2,153.01	-52.1%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$87.78 CFPF9,631	$45.57 TRY1,731.52	-48.1%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$138.76 CFPF15,226	$104.18 TRY3,958.81	-24.9%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$118.19 CFPF12,969	$93.27 TRY3,544.17	-21.1%
Average			-36.5%

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