Cost of living comparison

Cayman Islands

compared to

French Polynesia

French Polynesia vs. Cayman Islands Cost of Living Summary

French Polynesia is 49.1% cheaper than Cayman Islands overall.

Restaurants: pay 30.9% less in French Polynesia
Groceries: pay 32.0% less in French Polynesia
Transportation: pay 54.0% less in French Polynesia
Housing: pay 59.5% less in French Polynesia
Childcare: pay 69.7% less in French Polynesia
Entertainment and Sports: pay 43.2% less in French Polynesia
Clothing: pay 27.8% less in French Polynesia

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

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French Polynesia vs. Cayman Islands Cost Breakdown

If you lived in French Polynesia instead of Cayman Islands, you would:

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pay 30.9% less for restaurants

	Cayman Islands	French Polynesia
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$30.00 KYD25.00	$16.89 CFPF1,794	-43.7%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$16.80 KYD14.00	$13.02 CFPF1,383	-22.5%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$3.03 KYD2.52	$2.39 CFPF254	-21.2%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$2.85 KYD2.37	$2.90 CFPF308	+1.9%
Average			-30.9%

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pay 32.0% less for groceries

	Cayman Islands	French Polynesia
Bread 1 loaf	$4.25 KYD3.54	$3.21 CFPF341	-24.3%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$27.99 KYD23.32	$13.92 CFPF1,478	-50.3%
Milk (1 gallon)	$17.33 KYD14.44	$5.14 CFPF546	-70.3%
Eggs 1 dozen	$7.27 KYD6.06	$6.87 CFPF729	-5.6%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$8.69 KYD7.24	$6.65 CFPF706	-23.5%
Apples (1 lb)	$3.38 KYD2.82	$2.39 CFPF254	-29.3%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.65 KYD1.38	$1.30 CFPF138	-21.1%
Oranges (1 lb)	$2.78 KYD2.32	$2.68 CFPF285	-3.7%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$3.54 KYD2.95	$3.53 CFPF375	-0.3%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.86 KYD1.55	$1.11 CFPF117	-40.5%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.79 KYD1.49	$1.00 CFPF106	-44.1%
Average			-32.0%

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pay 54.0% less for transportation

	Cayman Islands	French Polynesia
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$6.14 KYD5.11	$5.53 CFPF587	-9.9%
Monthly public transit pass	$80.99 KYD67.49	$14.08 CFPF1,495	-82.6%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$41,995.48 KYD34,995.76	$18,297.59 CFPF2M	-56.4%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$49.61 KYD41.34	$28.90 CFPF3,070	-41.7%
Average			-54.0%

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pay 59.5% less for housing

	Cayman Islands	French Polynesia
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$113.09 KYD94.24	$72.32 CFPF7,681	-36.0%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$2,909.69 KYD2,424.71	$1,184.65 CFPF126K	-59.3%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$2,447.74 KYD2,039.75	$938.34 CFPF99,660	-61.7%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$349.88 KYD291.56	$138.13 CFPF14,671	-60.5%
Average			-59.5%

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pay 69.7% less for childcare

	Cayman Islands	French Polynesia
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$1,806.23 KYD1,505.17	$469.17 CFPF49,830	-74.0%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$26,602.85 KYD22,168.74	$9,383.38 CFPF997K	-64.7%
Average			-69.7%

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pay 43.2% less for entertainment and sports

	Cayman Islands	French Polynesia
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$7.20 KYD6.00	$4.93 CFPF523	-31.6%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$7.05 KYD5.87	$4.18 CFPF444	-40.7%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$14.40 KYD12.00	$12.86 CFPF1,365	-10.7%
Monthly membership at local gym	$214.60 KYD178.83	$68.01 CFPF7,223	-68.3%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$18.60 KYD15.50	$13.14 CFPF1,395	-29.4%
Average			-43.2%

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pay 27.8% less for clothing

	Cayman Islands	French Polynesia
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$85.49 KYD71.24	$68.78 CFPF7,305	-19.5%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$74.09 KYD61.74	$71.91 CFPF7,637	-2.9%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$137.99 KYD114.99	$78.16 CFPF8,302	-43.4%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$144.98 KYD120.82	$89.14 CFPF9,468	-38.5%
Average			-27.8%

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