Cost of living comparison
compared to
Los Angeles vs. French Polynesia Cost of Living Summary
Los Angeles is 41.8% more expensive than French Polynesia overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 7.4% more in Los Angeles
- Groceries
-
pay 34.0% more in Los Angeles
- Transportation
-
pay 14.2% less in Los Angeles
- Housing
-
pay 47.8% more in Los Angeles
- Childcare
-
pay 3.2 times more in Los Angeles
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 20.3% more in Los Angeles
- Clothing
-
pay 20.8% less in Los Angeles
The cost of childcare, housing, groceries, entertainment and sports, and restaurants in Los Angeles are more expensive than in French Polynesia. Expenses including clothing and transportation are lower in Los Angeles. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles vs. French Polynesia Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Los Angeles instead of French Polynesia, you would:
pay 7.4% more for restaurants
|
French Polynesia
|
Los Angeles
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$17.45
CFPF1,774
|
$25.00
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$13.03
CFPF1,324
|
$13.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.80
CFPF285
|
$2.83
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.65
CFPF269
|
$2.26
|
|
French Polynesia vs. Los Angeles - Cost of restaurants
pay 34.0% more for groceries
|
French Polynesia
|
Los Angeles
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.78
CFPF80
|
$4.52
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$13.05
CFPF1,327
|
$6.67
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.30
CFPF640
|
$4.71
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$8.38
CFPF852
|
$7.43
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$7.66
CFPF779
|
$7.55
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
CFPF241
|
$2.60
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.22
CFPF124
|
$1.27
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.66
CFPF271
|
$2.00
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.60
CFPF366
|
$2.17
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.37
CFPF139
|
$1.38
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.22
CFPF124
|
$1.22
|
|
French Polynesia vs. Los Angeles - Cost of groceries
pay 14.2% less for transportation
|
French Polynesia
|
Los Angeles
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.87
CFPF596
|
$4.78
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$93.48
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$19,575.51
CFPF1,990,270
|
$32,727.50
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$205.54
CFPF20,898
|
$18.01
|
|
French Polynesia vs. Los Angeles - Cost of transportation
pay 47.8% more for housing
|
French Polynesia
|
Los Angeles
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$107.34
CFPF10,913
|
$74.01
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,382.49
CFPF140,559
|
$2,536.54
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,076.62
CFPF109,462
|
$1,984.71
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$100.79
CFPF10,247
|
$155.53
|
|
French Polynesia vs. Los Angeles - Cost of housing
pay 3.2 times more for childcare
|
French Polynesia
|
Los Angeles
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$489.39
CFPF49,757
|
$1,762.50
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$9,787.76
CFPF995,135
|
$27,000.00
|
|
French Polynesia vs. Los Angeles - Cost of childcare
pay 20.3% more for entertainment and sports
|
French Polynesia
|
Los Angeles
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.53
CFPF460
|
$8.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.37
CFPF445
|
$5.76
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$12.14
CFPF1,234
|
$11.50
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$70.94
CFPF7,212
|
$47.45
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.70
CFPF1,393
|
$18.00
|
|
French Polynesia vs. Los Angeles - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 20.8% less for clothing
|
French Polynesia
|
Los Angeles
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$105.95
CFPF10,772
|
$61.25
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$84.22
CFPF8,563
|
$44.15
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$128.36
CFPF13,051
|
$100.09
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$116.57
CFPF11,852
|
$149.85
|
|
French Polynesia vs. Los Angeles - Cost of clothing
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