Cost of living comparison

French Polynesia

compared to

Delaware, USA

Delaware vs. French Polynesia Cost of Living Summary

Delaware is 14.8% more expensive than French Polynesia overall.

Restaurants: pay 18.1% less in Delaware
Groceries: pay 23.0% less in Delaware
Transportation: pay 29.4% more in Delaware
Housing: pay 39.1% more in Delaware
Childcare: pay 3.5 times more in Delaware
Entertainment and Sports: pay 1.2% more in Delaware
Clothing: pay 10.9% less in Delaware

The cost of childcare, housing, transportation, and entertainment and sports in Delaware are more expensive than in French Polynesia. Expenses including groceries, restaurants, and clothing are lower in Delaware. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Delaware.

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Delaware vs. French Polynesia Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Delaware instead of French Polynesia, you would:

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pay 18.1% less for restaurants

	French Polynesia	Delaware
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$16.89 CFPF1,794	$15.62	-7.5%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$13.02 CFPF1,383	$9.25	-29.0%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$2.39 CFPF254	$2.43	+1.6%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$2.90 CFPF308	$1.83	-37.1%
Average			-18.1%

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pay 23.0% less for groceries

	French Polynesia	Delaware
Bread 1 loaf	$3.21 CFPF341	$3.09	-4.0%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$13.92 CFPF1,478	$5.97	-57.1%
Milk (1 gallon)	$5.14 CFPF546	$4.37	-14.8%
Eggs 1 dozen	$6.87 CFPF729	$4.95	-27.9%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$6.65 CFPF706	$5.47	-17.7%
Apples (1 lb)	$2.39 CFPF254	$2.16	-9.8%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.30 CFPF138	$0.61	-53.1%
Oranges (1 lb)	$2.68 CFPF285	$2.43	-9.5%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$3.53 CFPF375	$2.11	-40.3%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.11 CFPF117	$1.27	+15.2%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.00 CFPF106	$1.04	+3.7%
Average			-23.0%

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pay 29.4% more for transportation

	French Polynesia	Delaware
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$5.53 CFPF587	$3.72	-32.7%
Monthly public transit pass	$14.08 CFPF1,495	$60.00	+326.3%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$18,297.59 CFPF2M	$26,250.00	+43.5%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$28.90 CFPF3,070	$13.70	-52.6%
Average			+29.4%

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pay 39.1% more for housing

	French Polynesia	Delaware
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$72.32 CFPF7,681	$64.17	-11.3%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$1,184.65 CFPF126K	$1,684.22	+42.2%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$938.34 CFPF99,660	$1,427.86	+52.2%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$138.13 CFPF14,671	$166.00	+20.2%
Average			+39.1%

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pay 3.5 times more for childcare

	French Polynesia	Delaware
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$469.17 CFPF49,830	$1,612.46	+243.7%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$9,383.38 CFPF997K	$34,233.33	+264.8%
Average			+254.1%

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pay 1.2% more for entertainment and sports

	French Polynesia	Delaware
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$4.93 CFPF523	$4.75	-3.6%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$4.18 CFPF444	$5.12	+22.5%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$12.86 CFPF1,365	$11.92	-7.3%
Monthly membership at local gym	$68.01 CFPF7,223	$61.99	-8.9%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$13.14 CFPF1,395	$13.62	+3.7%
Average			+1.2%

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pay 10.9% less for clothing

	French Polynesia	Delaware
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$68.78 CFPF7,305	$44.46	-35.4%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$71.91 CFPF7,637	$39.92	-44.5%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$78.16 CFPF8,302	$89.94	+15.1%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$89.14 CFPF9,468	$135.94	+52.5%
Average			-10.9%

French Polynesia vs. Delaware - Cost of clothing

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