Cost of living comparison
compared to
Gibraltar vs. French Polynesia Cost of Living Summary
Gibraltar is 6.9% more expensive than French Polynesia overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 11.3% less in Gibraltar
- Groceries
-
pay 6.5% less in Gibraltar
- Transportation
-
pay 14.3% more in Gibraltar
- Housing
-
pay 19.5% more in Gibraltar
- Childcare
-
pay 59.2% more in Gibraltar
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 10.4% less in Gibraltar
- Clothing
-
pay 16.3% less in Gibraltar
The cost of childcare, housing, and transportation in Gibraltar are more expensive than in French Polynesia. Expenses including clothing, restaurants, entertainment and sports, and groceries are lower in Gibraltar.
Gibraltar vs. French Polynesia Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Gibraltar instead of French Polynesia, you would:
pay 11.3% less for restaurants
|
French Polynesia
|
Gibraltar
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$17.45
CFPF1,796
|
$20.03
GIP15.13
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$13.03
CFPF1,341
|
$14.36
GIP10.84
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.80
CFPF288
|
$1.66
GIP1.25
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.65
CFPF272
|
$1.87
GIP1.41
|
|
French Polynesia vs. Gibraltar - Cost of restaurants
pay 6.5% less for groceries
|
French Polynesia
|
Gibraltar
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.78
CFPF81
|
$1.97
GIP1.49
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$13.05
CFPF1,343
|
$5.27
GIP3.98
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.30
CFPF648
|
$7.33
GIP5.54
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$8.38
CFPF862
|
$5.06
GIP3.82
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$7.66
CFPF788
|
$3.98
GIP3.00
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
CFPF244
|
$1.76
GIP1.33
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.22
CFPF126
|
$1.64
GIP1.24
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.66
CFPF274
|
$1.97
GIP1.49
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.60
CFPF370
|
$1.70
GIP1.28
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.37
CFPF140
|
$1.26
GIP0.95
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.22
CFPF126
|
$1.05
GIP0.80
|
|
French Polynesia vs. Gibraltar - Cost of groceries
pay 14.3% more for transportation
|
French Polynesia
|
Gibraltar
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.87
CFPF604
|
$5.78
GIP4.36
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? | ?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$19,575.51
CFPF2,014,378
|
$44,903.92
GIP33,910.54
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$205.54
CFPF21,151
|
$30.71
GIP23.20
|
|
French Polynesia vs. Gibraltar - Cost of transportation
pay 19.5% more for housing
|
French Polynesia
|
Gibraltar
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$107.34
CFPF11,045
|
$70.78
GIP53.45
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,382.49
CFPF142,262
|
$2,025.41
GIP1,529.55
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,076.62
CFPF110,788
|
$1,709.35
GIP1,290.87
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$100.79
CFPF10,371
|
$107.69
GIP81.32
|
|
French Polynesia vs. Gibraltar - Cost of housing
pay 59.2% more for childcare
|
French Polynesia
|
Gibraltar
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$489.39
CFPF50,359
|
$779.00
GIP588.29
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$9,787.76
CFPF1,007,189
|
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French Polynesia vs. Gibraltar - Cost of childcare
pay 10.4% less for entertainment and sports
|
French Polynesia
|
Gibraltar
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.53
CFPF466
|
$5.34
GIP4.03
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.37
CFPF450
|
$3.51
GIP2.65
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$12.14
CFPF1,249
|
$4.74
GIP3.58
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$70.94
CFPF7,299
|
$80.13
GIP60.51
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.70
CFPF1,410
|
$13.35
GIP10.08
|
|
French Polynesia vs. Gibraltar - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 16.3% less for clothing
|
French Polynesia
|
Gibraltar
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$105.95
CFPF10,902
|
$132.99
GIP100.43
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$84.22
CFPF8,667
|
$44.24
GIP33.41
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$128.36
CFPF13,209
|
$98.21
GIP74.17
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$116.57
CFPF11,995
|
$93.48
GIP70.59
|
|
French Polynesia vs. Gibraltar - Cost of clothing
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