Cost of living comparison

French Polynesia

compared to

New Zealand

New Zealand vs. French Polynesia Cost of Living Summary

New Zealand is 10.4% cheaper than French Polynesia overall.

Restaurants: pay 25.9% less in New Zealand
Groceries: pay 37.8% less in New Zealand
Transportation: pay 68.8% more in New Zealand
Housing: pay 17.6% less in New Zealand
Childcare: pay 66.1% more in New Zealand
Entertainment and Sports: pay 15.0% less in New Zealand
Clothing: pay 10.3% less in New Zealand

The cost of transportation and childcare in New Zealand are more expensive than in French Polynesia. Expenses including groceries, restaurants, housing, entertainment and sports, and clothing are lower in New Zealand.

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New Zealand vs. French Polynesia Cost Breakdown

If you lived in New Zealand instead of French Polynesia, you would:

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pay 25.9% less for restaurants

	French Polynesia	New Zealand
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$16.89 CFPF1,794	$13.26 NZ$23.46	-21.5%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$13.02 CFPF1,383	$8.99 NZ$15.90	-30.9%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$2.39 CFPF254	$2.04 NZ$3.61	-14.5%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$2.90 CFPF308	$1.83 NZ$3.24	-36.9%
Average			-25.9%

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pay 37.8% less for groceries

	French Polynesia	New Zealand
Bread 1 loaf	$3.21 CFPF341	$1.73 NZ$3.05	-46.3%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$13.92 CFPF1,478	$3.78 NZ$6.69	-72.8%
Milk (1 gallon)	$5.14 CFPF546	$6.47 NZ$11.45	+26.0%
Eggs 1 dozen	$6.87 CFPF729	$5.79 NZ$10.24	-15.6%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$6.65 CFPF706	$3.83 NZ$6.77	-42.4%
Apples (1 lb)	$2.39 CFPF254	$1.22 NZ$2.15	-49.1%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.30 CFPF138	$0.94 NZ$1.67	-27.5%
Oranges (1 lb)	$2.68 CFPF285	$1.32 NZ$2.33	-50.8%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$3.53 CFPF375	$2.20 NZ$3.89	-37.7%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.11 CFPF117	$0.89 NZ$1.57	-19.5%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.00 CFPF106	$0.67 NZ$1.18	-33.5%
Average			-37.8%

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pay 68.8% more for transportation

	French Polynesia	New Zealand
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$5.53 CFPF587	$6.34 NZ$11.21	+14.6%
Monthly public transit pass	$14.08 CFPF1,495	$83.43 NZ$147.53	+492.7%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$18,297.59 CFPF2M	$24,108.51 NZ$42,632.21	+31.8%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$28.90 CFPF3,070	$17.20 NZ$30.41	-40.5%
Average			+68.8%

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pay 17.6% less for housing

	French Polynesia	New Zealand
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$72.32 CFPF7,681	$49.30 NZ$87.18	-31.8%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$1,184.65 CFPF126K	$976.74 NZ$1,727.21	-17.6%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$938.34 CFPF99,660	$843.74 NZ$1,492.02	-10.1%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$138.13 CFPF14,671	$95.64 NZ$169.12	-30.8%
Average			-17.6%

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pay 66.1% more for childcare

	French Polynesia	New Zealand
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$469.17 CFPF49,830	$716.92 NZ$1,267.75	+52.8%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$9,383.38 CFPF997K	$16,937.81 NZ$29,951.92	+80.5%
Average			+66.1%

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pay 15.0% less for entertainment and sports

	French Polynesia	New Zealand
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$4.93 CFPF523	$5.70 NZ$10.07	+15.6%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$4.18 CFPF444	$3.26 NZ$5.77	-22.0%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$12.86 CFPF1,365	$22.75 NZ$40.22	+76.9%
Monthly membership at local gym	$68.01 CFPF7,223	$39.17 NZ$69.26	-42.4%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$13.14 CFPF1,395	$10.27 NZ$18.16	-21.8%
Average			-15.0%

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pay 10.3% less for clothing

	French Polynesia	New Zealand
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$68.78 CFPF7,305	$63.30 NZ$111.94	-8.0%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$71.91 CFPF7,637	$33.63 NZ$59.46	-53.2%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$78.16 CFPF8,302	$91.48 NZ$161.76	+17.0%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$89.14 CFPF9,468	$114.46 NZ$202.41	+28.4%
Average			-10.3%

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