Cost of living comparison
Philippines is 53.3% cheaper than French Polynesia overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 77.2% less in Philippines
- Groceries
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pay 37.1% less in Philippines
- Transportation
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pay 28.0% less in Philippines
- Housing
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pay 56.5% less in Philippines
- Childcare
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pay 52.1% less in Philippines
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 60.4% less in Philippines
- Clothing
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pay 61.5% less in Philippines
Expenses including restaurants, clothing, entertainment and sports, housing, childcare, and groceries are lower in Philippines.
If you lived in Philippines instead of French Polynesia, you would:
pay 77.2% less for restaurants
|
French Polynesia
|
Philippines
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$15.43
CFPF1,649
|
$3.60
₱200.67
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.62
CFPF1,242
|
$3.18
₱177.23
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.96
CFPF316
|
$0.73
₱40.72
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.49
CFPF266
|
$0.40
₱22.29
|
|
pay 37.1% less for groceries
|
French Polynesia
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.25
CFPF240
|
$1.17
₱65.14
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.61
CFPF600
|
$3.38
₱188.37
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.89
CFPF630
|
$6.61
₱369.13
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$7.16
CFPF765
|
$1.92
₱107.23
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.50
CFPF588
|
$1.82
₱101.68
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.44
CFPF261
|
$1.33
₱74.38
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.71
CFPF75
|
$0.64
₱35.68
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$4.89
CFPF523
|
$1.14
₱63.76
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.03
CFPF324
|
$0.67
₱37.60
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$2.04
CFPF218
|
$0.97
₱54.30
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.71
CFPF76
|
$1.21
₱67.39
|
|
pay 28.0% less for transportation
|
French Polynesia
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.27
CFPF563
|
$4.22
₱235.68
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$11.49
₱641.28
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$19,759.02
CFPF2,112,403
|
$26,375.77
₱1,471,860.03
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$116.76
CFPF12,482
|
$2.70
₱150.61
|
|
pay 56.5% less for housing
|
French Polynesia
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$98.35
CFPF10,514
|
$29.28
₱1,634.09
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,088.99
CFPF116,422
|
$242.58
₱13,537.07
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$943.04
CFPF100,819
|
$157.31
₱8,778.62
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$77.89
CFPF8,327
|
$81.80
₱4,565.00
|
|
pay 52.1% less for childcare
|
French Polynesia
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$449.07
CFPF48,009
|
$165.07
₱9,211.72
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$8,981.37
CFPF960,183
|
$5,295.45
₱295,504.40
|
|
pay 60.4% less for entertainment and sports
|
French Polynesia
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.49
CFPF480
|
$1.23
₱68.66
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.86
CFPF413
|
$2.19
₱122.06
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$11.14
CFPF1,191
|
$2.57
₱143.15
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$60.60
CFPF6,479
|
$29.66
₱1,654.94
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.57
CFPF1,344
|
$5.28
₱294.65
|
|
pay 61.5% less for clothing
|
French Polynesia
|
Philippines
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$118.19
CFPF12,636
|
$35.44
₱1,977.57
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$87.78
CFPF9,384
|
$22.98
₱1,282.43
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$138.76
CFPF14,835
|
$64.92
₱3,622.49
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$118.19
CFPF12,636
|
$60.53
₱3,377.79
|
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