Cost of living comparison
compared to
Phoenix vs. French Polynesia Cost of Living Summary
Phoenix is 16.6% more expensive than French Polynesia overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 1.6% less in Phoenix
- Groceries
-
pay 15.8% more in Phoenix
- Transportation
-
pay 16.3% less in Phoenix
- Housing
-
pay 30.8% more in Phoenix
- Childcare
-
pay 2.2 times more in Phoenix
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 4.6% more in Phoenix
- Clothing
-
pay 32.5% less in Phoenix
The cost of childcare, housing, groceries, and entertainment and sports in Phoenix are more expensive than in French Polynesia. Expenses including clothing, transportation, and restaurants are lower in Phoenix. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Phoenix.
Phoenix vs. French Polynesia Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Phoenix instead of French Polynesia, you would:
pay 1.6% less for restaurants
|
French Polynesia
|
Phoenix
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$17.45
CFPF1,796
|
$20.00
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$13.03
CFPF1,341
|
$12.25
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.80
CFPF288
|
$2.80
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.65
CFPF272
|
$2.25
|
|
French Polynesia vs. Phoenix - Cost of restaurants
pay 15.8% more for groceries
|
French Polynesia
|
Phoenix
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.78
CFPF81
|
$4.20
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$13.05
CFPF1,343
|
$6.38
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.30
CFPF648
|
$3.40
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$8.38
CFPF862
|
$5.10
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$7.66
CFPF788
|
$5.93
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
CFPF244
|
$2.06
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.22
CFPF126
|
$0.75
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.66
CFPF274
|
$1.74
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.60
CFPF370
|
$2.63
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.37
CFPF140
|
$1.42
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.22
CFPF126
|
$1.30
|
|
French Polynesia vs. Phoenix - Cost of groceries
pay 16.3% less for transportation
|
French Polynesia
|
Phoenix
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.87
CFPF604
|
$3.52
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$62.00
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$19,575.51
CFPF2,014,378
|
$36,113.30
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$205.54
CFPF21,151
|
$13.94
|
|
French Polynesia vs. Phoenix - Cost of transportation
pay 30.8% more for housing
|
French Polynesia
|
Phoenix
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$107.34
CFPF11,045
|
$81.88
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,382.49
CFPF142,262
|
$1,682.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,076.62
CFPF110,788
|
$1,405.24
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$100.79
CFPF10,371
|
$196.17
|
|
French Polynesia vs. Phoenix - Cost of housing
pay 2.2 times more for childcare
|
French Polynesia
|
Phoenix
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$489.39
CFPF50,359
|
$1,271.43
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$9,787.76
CFPF1,007,189
|
$16,800.00
|
|
French Polynesia vs. Phoenix - Cost of childcare
pay 4.6% more for entertainment and sports
|
French Polynesia
|
Phoenix
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.53
CFPF466
|
$6.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.37
CFPF450
|
$6.04
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$12.14
CFPF1,249
|
$11.62
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$70.94
CFPF7,299
|
$41.36
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.70
CFPF1,410
|
$13.50
|
|
French Polynesia vs. Phoenix - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 32.5% less for clothing
|
French Polynesia
|
Phoenix
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$105.95
CFPF10,902
|
$53.12
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$84.22
CFPF8,667
|
$43.50
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$128.36
CFPF13,209
|
$91.72
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$116.57
CFPF11,995
|
$112.79
|
|
French Polynesia vs. Phoenix - Cost of clothing
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