Cost of living comparison
compared to
French Polynesia vs. Central African Republic Cost of Living Summary
French Polynesia is 24.9% more expensive than Central African Republic overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 48.6% more in French Polynesia
- Groceries
-
pay 14.4% more in French Polynesia
- Transportation
-
pay 42.0% less in French Polynesia
- Housing
-
pay 3.5% more in French Polynesia
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 99.8% more in French Polynesia
The cost of entertainment and sports, restaurants, groceries, and housing in French Polynesia are more expensive than in Central African Republic. Notably, entertainment and sports is significantly more expensive in French Polynesia.
French Polynesia vs. Central African Republic Cost Breakdown
If you lived in French Polynesia instead of Central African Republic, you would:
pay 48.6% more for restaurants
|
Central African Republic
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$17.45
CFPF1,796
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
?? |
$13.03
CFPF1,341
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$2.80
CFPF288
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.78
FCFA1,007
|
$2.65
CFPF272
|
|
Central African Republic vs. French Polynesia - Cost of restaurants
pay 14.4% more for groceries
|
Central African Republic
|
French Polynesia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$4.45
FCFA2,518
|
$0.78
CFPF81
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.45
FCFA2,518
|
$13.05
CFPF1,343
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$20.22
FCFA11,438
|
$6.30
CFPF648
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$5.34
FCFA3,022
|
$8.38
CFPF862
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.04
FCFA2,284
|
$7.66
CFPF788
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.37
CFPF244
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.22
CFPF126
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$3.23
FCFA1,827
|
$2.66
CFPF274
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.42
FCFA1,371
|
$3.60
CFPF370
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$2.02
FCFA1,142
|
$1.37
CFPF140
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$2.83
FCFA1,599
|
$1.22
CFPF126
|
|
Central African Republic vs. French Polynesia - Cost of groceries
pay 42.0% less for transportation
|
Central African Republic
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$10.11
FCFA5,719
|
$5.87
CFPF604
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? | ?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$19,575.51
CFPF2,014,378
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$205.54
CFPF21,151
|
|
Central African Republic vs. French Polynesia - Cost of transportation
pay 3.5% more for housing
|
Central African Republic
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$107.34
CFPF11,045
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,335.44
FCFA755,392
|
$1,382.49
CFPF142,262
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$1,076.62
CFPF110,788
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$100.79
CFPF10,371
|
|
Central African Republic vs. French Polynesia - Cost of housing
pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
Central African Republic
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$489.39
CFPF50,359
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$9,787.76
CFPF1,007,189
|
Central African Republic vs. French Polynesia - Cost of childcare
pay 99.8% more for entertainment and sports
|
Central African Republic
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.56
FCFA2,014
|
$4.53
CFPF466
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? |
$4.37
CFPF450
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$4.45
FCFA2,518
|
$12.14
CFPF1,249
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$70.94
CFPF7,299
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$13.70
CFPF1,410
|
|
Central African Republic vs. French Polynesia - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay (unknown) more for clothing
|
Central African Republic
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$105.95
CFPF10,902
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$84.22
CFPF8,667
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$128.36
CFPF13,209
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$116.57
CFPF11,995
|
Central African Republic vs. French Polynesia - Cost of clothing
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