Cost of living comparison
compared to
French Polynesia vs. Canada Cost of Living Summary
French Polynesia is 78.6% more expensive than Canada overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 32.6% more in French Polynesia
- Groceries
-
pay 50.3% more in French Polynesia
- Transportation
-
pay 4.9 times more in French Polynesia
- Housing
-
pay 19.0% more in French Polynesia
- Childcare
-
pay 25.5% less in French Polynesia
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 16.8% more in French Polynesia
- Clothing
-
pay 66.0% more in French Polynesia
The cost of transportation, clothing, groceries, restaurants, housing, and entertainment and sports in French Polynesia are more expensive than in Canada. Notably, transportation is significantly more expensive in French Polynesia.
French Polynesia vs. Canada Cost Breakdown
If you lived in French Polynesia instead of Canada, you would:
pay 32.6% more for restaurants
|
Canada
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$16.68
CA$23.33
|
$17.45
CFPF1,796
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.26
CA$14.35
|
$13.03
CFPF1,341
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.01
CA$2.81
|
$2.80
CFPF288
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.66
CA$2.32
|
$2.65
CFPF272
|
|
Canada vs. French Polynesia - Cost of restaurants
pay 50.3% more for groceries
|
Canada
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.50
CA$3.50
|
$0.78
CFPF81
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.32
CA$7.45
|
$13.05
CFPF1,343
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$8.12
CA$11.36
|
$6.30
CFPF648
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.44
CA$4.81
|
$8.38
CFPF862
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.30
CA$7.41
|
$7.66
CFPF788
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.78
CA$2.49
|
$2.37
CFPF244
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.66
CA$0.93
|
$1.22
CFPF126
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.62
CA$2.27
|
$2.66
CFPF274
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.77
CA$2.47
|
$3.60
CFPF370
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.15
CA$1.61
|
$1.37
CFPF140
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.14
CA$1.60
|
$1.22
CFPF126
|
|
Canada vs. French Polynesia - Cost of groceries
pay 4.9 times more for transportation
|
Canada
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.22
CA$5.91
|
$5.87
CFPF604
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$65.98
CA$92.29
|
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$24,583.45
CA$34,386.10
|
$19,575.51
CFPF2,014,378
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$16.38
CA$22.91
|
$205.54
CFPF21,151
|
|
Canada vs. French Polynesia - Cost of transportation
pay 19.0% more for housing
|
Canada
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$61.20
CA$85.60
|
$107.34
CFPF11,045
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,228.04
CA$1,717.72
|
$1,382.49
CFPF142,262
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,109.76
CA$1,552.28
|
$1,076.62
CFPF110,788
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$110.65
CA$154.78
|
$100.79
CFPF10,371
|
|
Canada vs. French Polynesia - Cost of housing
pay 25.5% less for childcare
|
Canada
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$720.23
CA$1,007.42
|
$489.39
CFPF50,359
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$12,062.51
CA$16,872.44
|
$9,787.76
CFPF1,007,189
|
|
Canada vs. French Polynesia - Cost of childcare
pay 16.8% more for entertainment and sports
|
Canada
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.23
CA$7.32
|
$4.53
CFPF466
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.65
CA$5.10
|
$4.37
CFPF450
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$13.37
CA$18.70
|
$12.14
CFPF1,249
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$43.26
CA$60.51
|
$70.94
CFPF7,299
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$11.18
CA$15.64
|
$13.70
CFPF1,410
|
|
Canada vs. French Polynesia - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 66.0% more for clothing
|
Canada
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$53.62
CA$75.01
|
$105.95
CFPF10,902
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$41.27
CA$57.72
|
$84.22
CFPF8,667
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$86.13
CA$120.47
|
$128.36
CFPF13,209
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$103.00
CA$144.07
|
$116.57
CFPF11,995
|
|
Canada vs. French Polynesia - Cost of clothing
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