Cost of living comparison
French Polynesia is 31.5% more expensive than United States overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 9.9% more in French Polynesia
- Groceries
-
pay 26.9% more in French Polynesia
- Transportation
-
pay 2.9 times more in French Polynesia
- Housing
-
pay 17.4% less in French Polynesia
- Childcare
-
pay 63.2% less in French Polynesia
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 3.4% less in French Polynesia
- Clothing
-
pay 79.8% more in French Polynesia
The cost of transportation, clothing, groceries, and restaurants in French Polynesia are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including childcare, housing, and entertainment and sports are lower in French Polynesia. Notably, transportation and clothing are significantly more expensive in French Polynesia.
If you lived in French Polynesia instead of United States, you would:
pay 9.9% more for restaurants
|
United States
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$18.59
|
$15.43
CFPF1,693
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.47
|
$11.62
CFPF1,275
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.50
|
$2.96
CFPF324
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.96
|
$2.49
CFPF274
|
|
pay 26.9% more for groceries
|
United States
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.49
|
$2.25
CFPF246
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.33
|
$5.61
CFPF616
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.91
|
$5.89
CFPF647
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.56
|
$7.16
CFPF785
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.16
|
$5.50
CFPF604
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.33
|
$2.44
CFPF268
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.78
|
$0.71
CFPF77
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.00
|
$4.89
CFPF536
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.16
|
$3.03
CFPF332
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.34
|
$2.04
CFPF224
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.38
|
$0.71
CFPF78
|
|
pay 2.9 times more for transportation
|
United States
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.61
|
$5.27
CFPF578
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$65.15
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,583.67
|
$19,759.02
CFPF2,168,264
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.81
|
$116.76
CFPF12,812
|
|
pay 17.4% less for housing
|
United States
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$67.50
|
$98.35
CFPF10,792
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,655.99
|
$1,088.99
CFPF119,501
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,423.40
|
$943.04
CFPF103,485
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$148.34
|
$77.89
CFPF8,547
|
|
pay 63.2% less for childcare
|
United States
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,351.84
|
$449.07
CFPF49,279
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$22,265.44
|
$8,981.37
CFPF985,574
|
|
pay 3.4% less for entertainment and sports
|
United States
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.78
|
$4.49
CFPF493
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.04
|
$3.86
CFPF424
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.68
|
$11.14
CFPF1,222
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$50.84
|
$60.60
CFPF6,650
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.30
|
$12.57
CFPF1,380
|
|
pay 79.8% more for clothing
|
United States
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$50.38
|
$118.19
CFPF12,970
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.66
|
$87.78
CFPF9,632
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$85.52
|
$138.76
CFPF15,227
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$111.08
|
$118.19
CFPF12,970
|
|
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