Cost of living comparison
Germany is 5.1% cheaper than French Polynesia overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 7.5% less in Germany
- Groceries
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pay 25.9% less in Germany
- Transportation
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pay 0.1% less in Germany
- Housing
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pay 20.8% more in Germany
- Childcare
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pay 19.6% more in Germany
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 14.3% less in Germany
- Clothing
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pay 28.4% less in Germany
The cost of housing and childcare in Germany are more expensive than in French Polynesia. Expenses including clothing, groceries, entertainment and sports, restaurants, and transportation are lower in Germany.
If you lived in Germany instead of French Polynesia, you would:
pay 7.5% less for restaurants
|
French Polynesia
|
Germany
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$15.43
CFPF1,619
|
$14.04
€12.35
|
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.62
CFPF1,220
|
$10.20
€8.97
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.96
CFPF310
|
$2.80
€2.46
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.49
CFPF262
|
$2.41
€2.12
|
|
pay 25.9% less for groceries
|
French Polynesia
|
Germany
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.25
CFPF236
|
$2.03
€1.79
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.61
CFPF589
|
$6.71
€5.90
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.89
CFPF618
|
$4.38
€3.85
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$7.16
CFPF751
|
$3.41
€3.00
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.50
CFPF577
|
$6.24
€5.49
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.44
CFPF257
|
$1.28
€1.12
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.71
CFPF74
|
$0.70
€0.62
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$4.89
CFPF513
|
$0.97
€0.86
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.03
CFPF318
|
$2.10
€1.85
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$2.04
CFPF214
|
$0.66
€0.58
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.71
CFPF75
|
$0.69
€0.61
|
|
pay 0.1% less for transportation
|
French Polynesia
|
Germany
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.27
CFPF553
|
$7.07
€6.22
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$52.96
€46.58
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$19,759.02
CFPF2,073,808
|
$28,807.86
€25,337.17
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$116.76
CFPF12,254
|
$23.02
€20.24
|
|
pay 20.8% more for housing
|
French Polynesia
|
Germany
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$98.35
CFPF10,322
|
$48.22
€42.41
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,088.99
CFPF114,295
|
$790.39
€695.17
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$943.04
CFPF98,977
|
$625.27
€549.94
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$77.89
CFPF8,175
|
$230.06
€202.35
|
|
pay 19.6% more for childcare
|
French Polynesia
|
Germany
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$449.07
CFPF47,132
|
$458.39
€403.17
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$8,981.37
CFPF942,640
|
$12,308.95
€10,826.00
|
|
pay 14.3% less for entertainment and sports
|
French Polynesia
|
Germany
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.49
CFPF471
|
$4.42
€3.89
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.86
CFPF405
|
$3.49
€3.07
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$11.14
CFPF1,169
|
$8.74
€7.68
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$60.60
CFPF6,360
|
$36.01
€31.67
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.57
CFPF1,320
|
$12.80
€11.26
|
|
pay 28.4% less for clothing
|
French Polynesia
|
Germany
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$118.19
CFPF12,405
|
$82.34
€72.42
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$87.78
CFPF9,213
|
$40.78
€35.87
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$138.76
CFPF14,564
|
$91.59
€80.56
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$118.19
CFPF12,405
|
$123.43
€108.56
|
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