Cost of living comparison

Bahamas

compared to

French Polynesia

French Polynesia vs. Bahamas Cost of Living Summary

French Polynesia is 31.6% cheaper than Bahamas overall.

Restaurants: pay 33.8% less in French Polynesia
Groceries: pay 24.7% less in French Polynesia
Transportation: pay 55.2% less in French Polynesia
Housing: pay 25.8% less in French Polynesia
Childcare: pay 30.5% less in French Polynesia
Entertainment and Sports: pay 28.4% less in French Polynesia
Clothing: pay 15.0% less in French Polynesia

Expenses including transportation, restaurants, childcare, entertainment and sports, housing, and groceries are lower in French Polynesia.

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French Polynesia vs. Bahamas Cost Breakdown

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

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pay 33.8% less for restaurants

	Bahamas	French Polynesia
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$43.12 BSD43.12	$16.89 CFPF1,794	-60.8%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$12.25 BSD12.25	$13.02 CFPF1,383	+6.3%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$3.24 BSD3.24	$2.39 CFPF254	-26.2%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$2.42 BSD2.42	$2.90 CFPF308	+20.2%
Average			-33.8%

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pay 24.7% less for groceries

	Bahamas	French Polynesia
Bread 1 loaf	$5.61 BSD5.61	$3.21 CFPF341	-42.7%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$6.78 BSD6.78	$13.92 CFPF1,478	+105.4%
Milk (1 gallon)	$12.04 BSD12.04	$5.14 CFPF546	-57.3%
Eggs 1 dozen	$8.35 BSD8.35	$6.87 CFPF729	-17.7%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$5.72 BSD5.72	$6.65 CFPF706	+16.2%
Apples (1 lb)	$3.59 BSD3.59	$2.39 CFPF254	-33.4%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.74 BSD1.74	$1.30 CFPF138	-25.2%
Oranges (1 lb)	$3.50 BSD3.50	$2.68 CFPF285	-23.3%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$5.32 BSD5.32	$3.53 CFPF375	-33.7%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.69 BSD1.69	$1.11 CFPF117	-34.5%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.80 BSD1.80	$1.00 CFPF106	-44.5%
Average			-24.7%

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pay 55.2% less for transportation

	Bahamas	French Polynesia
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$5.98 BSD5.98	$5.53 CFPF587	-7.5%
Monthly public transit pass	$150.00 BSD150.00	$14.08 CFPF1,495	-90.6%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$33,500.00 BSD33,500.00	$18,297.59 CFPF2M	-45.4%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$29.50 BSD29.50	$28.90 CFPF3,070	-2.0%
Average			-55.2%

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pay 25.8% less for housing

	Bahamas	French Polynesia
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$88.38 BSD88.38	$72.32 CFPF7,681	-18.2%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$1,241.67 BSD1,241.67	$1,184.65 CFPF126K	-4.6%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$1,462.00 BSD1,462.00	$938.34 CFPF99,660	-35.8%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$256.37 BSD256.37	$138.13 CFPF14,671	-46.1%
Average			-25.8%

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pay 30.5% less for childcare

	Bahamas	French Polynesia
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$730.07 BSD730.07	$469.17 CFPF49,830	-35.7%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$12,468.00 BSD12,468.00	$9,383.38 CFPF997K	-24.7%
Average			-30.5%

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pay 28.4% less for entertainment and sports

	Bahamas	French Polynesia
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$4.88 BSD4.88	$4.93 CFPF523	+1.1%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$6.08 BSD6.08	$4.18 CFPF444	-31.3%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$15.00 BSD15.00	$12.86 CFPF1,365	-14.3%
Monthly membership at local gym	$125.83 BSD125.83	$68.01 CFPF7,223	-46.0%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$19.00 BSD19.00	$13.14 CFPF1,395	-30.9%
Average			-28.4%

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pay 15.0% less for clothing

	Bahamas	French Polynesia
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$48.54 BSD48.54	$68.78 CFPF7,305	+41.7%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$120.00 BSD120.00	$71.91 CFPF7,637	-40.1%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$111.25 BSD111.25	$78.16 CFPF8,302	-29.7%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$101.67 BSD101.67	$89.14 CFPF9,468	-12.3%
Average			-15.0%

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