Cost of living comparison
compared to
French Polynesia vs. Australia Cost of Living Summary
French Polynesia is 62.7% more expensive than Australia overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 16.7% more in French Polynesia
- Groceries
-
pay 57.7% more in French Polynesia
- Transportation
-
pay 4.5 times more in French Polynesia
- Housing
-
pay 24.8% more in French Polynesia
- Childcare
-
pay 48.0% less in French Polynesia
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 4.4% less in French Polynesia
- Clothing
-
pay 40.8% more in French Polynesia
The cost of transportation, groceries, clothing, housing, and restaurants in French Polynesia are more expensive than in Australia. Expenses including childcare and entertainment and sports are lower in French Polynesia. Notably, transportation is significantly more expensive in French Polynesia.
French Polynesia vs. Australia Cost Breakdown
If you lived in French Polynesia instead of Australia, you would:
pay 16.7% more for restaurants
|
Australia
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$17.15
A$26.23
|
$17.45
CFPF1,796
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.64
A$14.74
|
$13.03
CFPF1,341
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.63
A$4.03
|
$2.80
CFPF288
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.14
A$3.28
|
$2.65
CFPF272
|
|
Australia vs. French Polynesia - Cost of restaurants
pay 57.7% more for groceries
|
Australia
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.39
A$3.66
|
$0.78
CFPF81
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.21
A$6.45
|
$13.05
CFPF1,343
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.84
A$8.94
|
$6.30
CFPF648
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.36
A$6.68
|
$8.38
CFPF862
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.87
A$5.92
|
$7.66
CFPF788
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.48
A$2.27
|
$2.37
CFPF244
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.27
A$1.94
|
$1.22
CFPF126
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.32
A$2.01
|
$2.66
CFPF274
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.93
A$2.95
|
$3.60
CFPF370
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.10
A$1.68
|
$1.37
CFPF140
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.97
A$1.49
|
$1.22
CFPF126
|
|
Australia vs. French Polynesia - Cost of groceries
pay 4.5 times more for transportation
|
Australia
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.48
A$6.85
|
$5.87
CFPF604
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$86.18
A$131.83
|
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$27,666.22
A$42,322.49
|
$19,575.51
CFPF2,014,378
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.83
A$27.28
|
$205.54
CFPF21,151
|
|
Australia vs. French Polynesia - Cost of transportation
pay 24.8% more for housing
|
Australia
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$54.93
A$84.03
|
$107.34
CFPF11,045
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,188.50
A$1,818.11
|
$1,382.49
CFPF142,262
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$962.42
A$1,472.26
|
$1,076.62
CFPF110,788
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$133.71
A$204.55
|
$100.79
CFPF10,371
|
|
Australia vs. French Polynesia - Cost of housing
pay 48.0% less for childcare
|
Australia
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,475.00
A$2,256.38
|
$489.39
CFPF50,359
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$13,848.50
A$21,184.78
|
$9,787.76
CFPF1,007,189
|
|
Australia vs. French Polynesia - Cost of childcare
pay 4.4% less for entertainment and sports
|
Australia
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$6.47
A$9.90
|
$4.53
CFPF466
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.56
A$5.45
|
$4.37
CFPF450
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$28.78
A$44.02
|
$12.14
CFPF1,249
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$51.13
A$78.22
|
$70.94
CFPF7,299
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.10
A$20.04
|
$13.70
CFPF1,410
|
|
Australia vs. French Polynesia - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 40.8% more for clothing
|
Australia
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$69.65
A$106.54
|
$105.95
CFPF10,902
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$48.53
A$74.24
|
$84.22
CFPF8,667
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$99.22
A$151.78
|
$128.36
CFPF13,209
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$107.98
A$165.18
|
$116.57
CFPF11,995
|
|
Australia vs. French Polynesia - Cost of clothing
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