Cost of living comparison
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District of Columbia vs. French Polynesia Cost of Living Summary
District of Columbia is 67.4% more expensive than French Polynesia overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 13.8% more in District of Columbia
- Groceries
-
pay 31.6% more in District of Columbia
- Transportation
-
pay 16.4% less in District of Columbia
- Housing
-
pay 47.5% more in District of Columbia
- Childcare
-
pay 4.8 times more in District of Columbia
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 38.2% more in District of Columbia
- Clothing
-
pay 18.8% less in District of Columbia
The cost of childcare, housing, entertainment and sports, groceries, and restaurants in District of Columbia are more expensive than in French Polynesia. Expenses including clothing and transportation are lower in District of Columbia. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in District of Columbia.
District of Columbia vs. French Polynesia Cost Breakdown
If you lived in District of Columbia instead of French Polynesia, you would:
pay 13.8% more for restaurants
|
French Polynesia
|
District of Columbia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$17.45
CFPF1,808
|
$25.00
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$13.03
CFPF1,349
|
$12.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.80
CFPF290
|
$3.20
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.65
CFPF274
|
$2.79
|
|
French Polynesia vs. District of Columbia - Cost of restaurants
pay 31.6% more for groceries
|
French Polynesia
|
District of Columbia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.78
CFPF81
|
$4.43
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$13.05
CFPF1,352
|
$8.04
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.30
CFPF652
|
$4.19
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$8.38
CFPF868
|
$4.55
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$7.66
CFPF793
|
$7.74
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
CFPF245
|
$2.95
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.22
CFPF126
|
$0.92
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.66
CFPF276
|
$2.20
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.60
CFPF372
|
$3.00
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.37
CFPF141
|
$1.35
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.22
CFPF126
|
$1.64
|
|
French Polynesia vs. District of Columbia - Cost of groceries
pay 16.4% less for transportation
|
French Polynesia
|
District of Columbia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.87
CFPF608
|
$3.53
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$77.50
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$19,575.51
CFPF2M
|
$35,699.74
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$205.54
CFPF21,291
|
$16.73
|
|
French Polynesia vs. District of Columbia - Cost of transportation
pay 47.5% more for housing
|
French Polynesia
|
District of Columbia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$107.34
CFPF11,118
|
$69.41
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,382.49
CFPF143K
|
$2,568.48
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,076.62
CFPF112K
|
$2,088.16
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$100.79
CFPF10,440
|
$146.54
|
|
French Polynesia vs. District of Columbia - Cost of housing
pay 4.8 times more for childcare
|
French Polynesia
|
District of Columbia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$489.39
CFPF50,692
|
$2,650.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$9,787.76
CFPF1M
|
$40,166.67
|
|
French Polynesia vs. District of Columbia - Cost of childcare
pay 38.2% more for entertainment and sports
|
French Polynesia
|
District of Columbia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.53
CFPF469
|
$8.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.37
CFPF453
|
$6.07
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$12.14
CFPF1,257
|
$13.00
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$70.94
CFPF7,348
|
$103.76
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.70
CFPF1,419
|
$16.75
|
|
French Polynesia vs. District of Columbia - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 18.8% less for clothing
|
French Polynesia
|
District of Columbia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$105.95
CFPF10,974
|
$76.00
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$84.22
CFPF8,724
|
$48.40
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$128.36
CFPF13,296
|
$104.31
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$116.57
CFPF12,074
|
$133.22
|
|
French Polynesia vs. District of Columbia - Cost of clothing
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