Cost of living comparison
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Netherlands vs. French Polynesia Cost of Living Summary
Netherlands is 19.4% more expensive than French Polynesia overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 20.4% more in Netherlands
- Groceries
-
pay 34.4% less in Netherlands
- Transportation
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pay 2.4 times more in Netherlands
- Housing
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pay 21.7% more in Netherlands
- Childcare
-
pay 2.1 times more in Netherlands
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 3.5% less in Netherlands
- Clothing
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pay 11.5% more in Netherlands
The cost of transportation, childcare, housing, restaurants, and clothing in Netherlands are more expensive than in French Polynesia. Expenses including groceries and entertainment and sports are lower in Netherlands. Notably, transportation and childcare are significantly more expensive in Netherlands.
Netherlands vs. French Polynesia Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Netherlands instead of French Polynesia, you would:
pay 20.4% more for restaurants
|
French Polynesia
|
Netherlands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$16.89
CFPF1,794
|
$22.24
€19.80
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$13.02
CFPF1,383
|
$13.74
€12.23
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.39
CFPF254
|
$3.60
€3.21
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.90
CFPF308
|
$2.95
€2.62
|
|
French Polynesia vs. Netherlands - Cost of restaurants
pay 34.4% less for groceries
|
French Polynesia
|
Netherlands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.21
CFPF341
|
$2.06
€1.84
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$13.92
CFPF1,478
|
$6.70
€5.96
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.14
CFPF546
|
$5.08
€4.52
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$6.87
CFPF729
|
$4.71
€4.19
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$6.65
CFPF706
|
$6.35
€5.65
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.39
CFPF254
|
$1.16
€1.03
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.30
CFPF138
|
$1.07
€0.95
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.68
CFPF285
|
$0.91
€0.81
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.53
CFPF375
|
$1.94
€1.73
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.11
CFPF117
|
$0.83
€0.74
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.00
CFPF106
|
$0.86
€0.76
|
|
French Polynesia vs. Netherlands - Cost of groceries
pay 2.4 times more for transportation
|
French Polynesia
|
Netherlands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.53
CFPF587
|
$9.11
€8.11
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$14.08
CFPF1,495
|
$95.45
€84.95
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$18,297.59
CFPF2M
|
$40,608.58
€36,143.10
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$28.90
CFPF3,070
|
$27.41
€24.40
|
|
French Polynesia vs. Netherlands - Cost of transportation
pay 21.7% more for housing
|
French Polynesia
|
Netherlands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$72.32
CFPF7,681
|
$48.29
€42.98
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,184.65
CFPF126K
|
$1,426.76
€1,269.87
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$938.34
CFPF99,660
|
$1,174.28
€1,045.15
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$138.13
CFPF14,671
|
$196.24
€174.66
|
|
French Polynesia vs. Netherlands - Cost of housing
pay 2.1 times more for childcare
|
French Polynesia
|
Netherlands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$469.17
CFPF49,830
|
$1,884.17
€1,676.98
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$9,383.38
CFPF997K
|
$10,083.31
€8,974.51
|
|
French Polynesia vs. Netherlands - Cost of childcare
pay 3.5% less for entertainment and sports
|
French Polynesia
|
Netherlands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.93
CFPF523
|
$6.25
€5.56
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.18
CFPF444
|
$4.16
€3.70
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$12.86
CFPF1,365
|
$13.60
€12.11
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$68.01
CFPF7,223
|
$40.62
€36.16
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.14
CFPF1,395
|
$15.51
€13.81
|
|
French Polynesia vs. Netherlands - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 11.5% more for clothing
|
French Polynesia
|
Netherlands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$68.78
CFPF7,305
|
$89.45
€79.61
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$71.91
CFPF7,637
|
$43.43
€38.65
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$78.16
CFPF8,302
|
$100.67
€89.60
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$89.14
CFPF9,468
|
$136.42
€121.42
|
|
French Polynesia vs. Netherlands - Cost of clothing
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