Cost of living comparison
compared to
French Polynesia vs. District of Columbia Cost of Living Summary
French Polynesia is 42.2% more expensive than District of Columbia.
- Restaurants
-
pay 9.8% less in French Polynesia
- Groceries
-
pay 13.0% more in French Polynesia
- Transportation
-
pay 4.8 times more in French Polynesia
- Housing
-
pay 17.8% less in French Polynesia
- Childcare
-
pay 78.5% less in French Polynesia
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 25.6% less in French Polynesia
- Clothing
-
pay 31.0% more in French Polynesia
The cost of transportation, clothing, and groceries in French Polynesia are more expensive than in District of Columbia. Expenses including childcare, entertainment and sports, housing, and restaurants are lower in French Polynesia. Notably, transportation is significantly more expensive in French Polynesia.
French Polynesia vs. District of Columbia Cost Breakdown
If you lived in French Polynesia instead of District of Columbia, you would:
pay 9.8% less for restaurants
|
District of Columbia
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$25.00
|
$17.45
CFPF1,808
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$12.00
|
$13.03
CFPF1,349
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$3.20
|
$2.80
CFPF290
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.79
|
$2.65
CFPF274
|
|
District of Columbia vs. French Polynesia - Cost of restaurants
pay 13.0% more for groceries
|
District of Columbia
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$4.43
|
$0.78
CFPF81
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$8.04
|
$13.05
CFPF1,352
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.19
|
$6.30
CFPF652
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.55
|
$8.38
CFPF868
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$7.74
|
$7.66
CFPF793
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.95
|
$2.37
CFPF245
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.92
|
$1.22
CFPF126
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.20
|
$2.66
CFPF276
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.00
|
$3.60
CFPF372
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.35
|
$1.37
CFPF141
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.64
|
$1.22
CFPF126
|
|
District of Columbia vs. French Polynesia - Cost of groceries
pay 4.8 times more for transportation
|
District of Columbia
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.53
|
$5.87
CFPF608
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$77.50
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$35,699.74
|
$19,575.51
CFPF2M
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$16.73
|
$205.54
CFPF21,291
|
|
District of Columbia vs. French Polynesia - Cost of transportation
pay 17.8% less for housing
|
District of Columbia
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$69.41
|
$107.34
CFPF11,118
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$2,568.48
|
$1,382.49
CFPF143K
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$2,088.16
|
$1,076.62
CFPF112K
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$146.54
|
$100.79
CFPF10,440
|
|
District of Columbia vs. French Polynesia - Cost of housing
pay 78.5% less for childcare
|
District of Columbia
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$2,650.00
|
$489.39
CFPF50,692
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$40,166.67
|
$9,787.76
CFPF1M
|
|
District of Columbia vs. French Polynesia - Cost of childcare
pay 25.6% less for entertainment and sports
|
District of Columbia
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$8.00
|
$4.53
CFPF469
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$6.07
|
$4.37
CFPF453
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$13.00
|
$12.14
CFPF1,257
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$103.76
|
$70.94
CFPF7,348
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$16.75
|
$13.70
CFPF1,419
|
|
District of Columbia vs. French Polynesia - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 31.0% more for clothing
|
District of Columbia
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$76.00
|
$105.95
CFPF10,974
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$48.40
|
$84.22
CFPF8,724
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$104.31
|
$128.36
CFPF13,296
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$133.22
|
$116.57
CFPF12,074
|
|
District of Columbia vs. French Polynesia - Cost of clothing
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