Cost of living comparison
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French Polynesia vs. British Virgin Islands Cost of Living Summary
French Polynesia is 18.4% more expensive than British Virgin Islands overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 22.1% more in French Polynesia
- Groceries
-
pay 17.1% more in French Polynesia
- Transportation
-
pay 26.5% more in French Polynesia
- Housing
-
pay 8.3% less in French Polynesia
- Childcare
-
pay 12.7% more in French Polynesia
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 20.9% more in French Polynesia
- Clothing
-
pay 38.0% more in French Polynesia
The cost of clothing, transportation, restaurants, entertainment and sports, groceries, and childcare in French Polynesia are more expensive than in British Virgin Islands.
French Polynesia vs. British Virgin Islands Cost Breakdown
If you lived in French Polynesia instead of British Virgin Islands, you would:
pay 22.1% more for restaurants
|
British Virgin Islands
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$24.49
|
$17.45
CFPF1,762
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$13.25
|
$13.03
CFPF1,315
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.97
|
$2.80
CFPF283
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.50
|
$2.65
CFPF267
|
|
British Virgin Islands vs. French Polynesia - Cost of restaurants
pay 17.1% more for groceries
|
British Virgin Islands
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$4.96
|
$0.78
CFPF79
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.75
|
$13.05
CFPF1,318
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$9.43
|
$6.30
CFPF636
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$6.10
|
$8.38
CFPF846
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.21
|
$7.66
CFPF773
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.56
|
$2.37
CFPF239
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.59
|
$1.22
CFPF123
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.91
|
$2.66
CFPF269
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.22
|
$3.60
CFPF363
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$2.39
|
$1.37
CFPF138
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.95
|
$1.22
CFPF123
|
|
British Virgin Islands vs. French Polynesia - Cost of groceries
pay 26.5% more for transportation
|
British Virgin Islands
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.64
|
$5.87
CFPF592
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? | ?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$19,575.51
CFPF2M
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$205.54
CFPF20,755
|
|
British Virgin Islands vs. French Polynesia - Cost of transportation
pay 8.3% less for housing
|
British Virgin Islands
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$120.00
|
$107.34
CFPF10,839
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,458.33
|
$1,382.49
CFPF140K
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,183.33
|
$1,076.62
CFPF109K
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$110.12
|
$100.79
CFPF10,177
|
|
British Virgin Islands vs. French Polynesia - Cost of housing
pay 12.7% more for childcare
|
British Virgin Islands
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$375.00
|
$489.39
CFPF49,418
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$10,320.00
|
$9,787.76
CFPF988K
|
|
British Virgin Islands vs. French Polynesia - Cost of childcare
pay 20.9% more for entertainment and sports
|
British Virgin Islands
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.75
|
$4.53
CFPF457
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$6.04
|
$4.37
CFPF442
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$5.00
|
$12.14
CFPF1,226
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$120.00
|
$70.94
CFPF7,163
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.50
|
$13.70
CFPF1,384
|
|
British Virgin Islands vs. French Polynesia - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 38.0% more for clothing
|
British Virgin Islands
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$47.50
|
$105.95
CFPF10,698
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$55.00
|
$84.22
CFPF8,504
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$155.00
|
$128.36
CFPF12,962
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$125.00
|
$116.57
CFPF11,771
|
|
British Virgin Islands vs. French Polynesia - Cost of clothing
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