Cost of living comparison
compared to
Massachusetts vs. French Polynesia Cost of Living Summary
Massachusetts is 35.4% more expensive than French Polynesia overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 6.5% more in Massachusetts
- Groceries
-
pay 12.9% less in Massachusetts
- Transportation
-
pay 53.4% more in Massachusetts
- Housing
-
pay 76.5% more in Massachusetts
- Childcare
-
pay 3.7 times more in Massachusetts
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 6.2% more in Massachusetts
- Clothing
-
pay 11.5% less in Massachusetts
The cost of childcare, housing, transportation, restaurants, and entertainment and sports in Massachusetts are more expensive than in French Polynesia. Expenses including groceries and clothing are lower in Massachusetts. Notably, childcare and housing are significantly more expensive in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts vs. French Polynesia Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Massachusetts instead of French Polynesia, you would:
pay 6.5% more for restaurants
|
French Polynesia
|
Massachusetts
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$16.89
CFPF1,794
|
$21.38
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$13.02
CFPF1,383
|
$11.97
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.39
CFPF254
|
$2.74
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.90
CFPF308
|
$2.20
|
|
French Polynesia vs. Massachusetts - Cost of restaurants
pay 12.9% less for groceries
|
French Polynesia
|
Massachusetts
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.21
CFPF341
|
$3.86
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$13.92
CFPF1,478
|
$7.01
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.14
CFPF546
|
$4.07
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$6.87
CFPF729
|
$4.58
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$6.65
CFPF706
|
$5.52
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.39
CFPF254
|
$2.55
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.30
CFPF138
|
$0.91
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.68
CFPF285
|
$2.13
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.53
CFPF375
|
$2.43
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.11
CFPF117
|
$1.54
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.00
CFPF106
|
$1.47
|
|
French Polynesia vs. Massachusetts - Cost of groceries
pay 53.4% more for transportation
|
French Polynesia
|
Massachusetts
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.53
CFPF587
|
$3.83
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$14.08
CFPF1,495
|
$71.50
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$18,297.59
CFPF2M
|
$35,766.23
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$28.90
CFPF3,070
|
$17.36
|
|
French Polynesia vs. Massachusetts - Cost of transportation
pay 76.5% more for housing
|
French Polynesia
|
Massachusetts
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$72.32
CFPF7,681
|
$73.63
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,184.65
CFPF126K
|
$2,181.37
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$938.34
CFPF99,660
|
$1,944.96
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$138.13
CFPF14,671
|
$170.22
|
|
French Polynesia vs. Massachusetts - Cost of housing
pay 3.7 times more for childcare
|
French Polynesia
|
Massachusetts
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$469.17
CFPF49,830
|
$2,041.15
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$9,383.38
CFPF997K
|
$29,539.47
|
|
French Polynesia vs. Massachusetts - Cost of childcare
pay 6.2% more for entertainment and sports
|
French Polynesia
|
Massachusetts
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.93
CFPF523
|
$6.35
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.18
CFPF444
|
$5.18
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$12.86
CFPF1,365
|
$12.90
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$68.01
CFPF7,223
|
$54.54
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.14
CFPF1,395
|
$14.30
|
|
French Polynesia vs. Massachusetts - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 11.5% less for clothing
|
French Polynesia
|
Massachusetts
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$68.78
CFPF7,305
|
$51.91
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$71.91
CFPF7,637
|
$36.86
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$78.16
CFPF8,302
|
$92.15
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$89.14
CFPF9,468
|
$119.99
|
|
French Polynesia vs. Massachusetts - Cost of clothing
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