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Reykjavik vs. French Polynesia Cost of Living Summary

Reykjavik is 48.3% more expensive than French Polynesia overall.

Restaurants: pay 38.3% more in Reykjavik
Groceries: pay 37.9% more in Reykjavik
Transportation: pay 45.9% more in Reykjavik
Housing: pay 22.3% more in Reykjavik
Childcare: pay 90.4% more in Reykjavik
Entertainment and Sports: pay 58.9% more in Reykjavik
Clothing: pay 44.2% more in Reykjavik

The cost of childcare, entertainment and sports, transportation, clothing, restaurants, and groceries in Reykjavik are more expensive than in French Polynesia. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Reykjavik.

Reykjavik vs. French Polynesia Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Reykjavik instead of French Polynesia, you would:

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pay 38.3% more for restaurants

	French Polynesia	Reykjavik
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$17.45 CFPF1,796	$27.48 ISK3,517	+57.4%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$13.03 CFPF1,341	$22.76 ISK2,913	+74.7%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$2.80 CFPF288	$3.34 ISK427	+19.1%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$2.65 CFPF272	$2.70 ISK345	+2.0%
Average			+38.3%

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pay 37.9% more for groceries

	French Polynesia	Reykjavik
Bread 1 loaf	$0.78 CFPF81	$4.63 ISK593	+491.9%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$13.05 CFPF1,343	$9.44 ISK1,208	-27.7%
Milk (1 gallon)	$6.30 CFPF648	$7.63 ISK976	+21.1%
Eggs 1 dozen	$8.38 CFPF862	$6.50 ISK832	-22.4%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$7.66 CFPF788	$11.29 ISK1,445	+47.4%
Apples (1 lb)	$2.37 CFPF244	$1.59 ISK204	-32.8%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.22 CFPF126	$1.17 ISK150	-4.2%
Oranges (1 lb)	$2.66 CFPF274	$1.49 ISK190	-44.1%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$3.60 CFPF370	$2.54 ISK325	-29.5%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.37 CFPF140	$1.70 ISK217	+24.3%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.22 CFPF126	$1.13 ISK145	-7.4%
Average			+37.9%

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pay 45.9% more for transportation

	French Polynesia	Reykjavik
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$5.87 CFPF604	$9.66 ISK1,236	+64.7%
Monthly public transit pass	??	$88.58 ISK11,337
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$19,575.51 CFPF2,014,378	$50,771.00 ISK6,497,672	+159.4%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$205.54 CFPF21,151	$28.07 ISK3,592	-86.3%
Average			+45.9%

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pay 22.3% more for housing

	French Polynesia	Reykjavik
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$107.34 CFPF11,045	$81.97 ISK10,490	-23.6%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$1,382.49 CFPF142,262	$2,259.48 ISK289,169	+63.4%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$1,076.62 CFPF110,788	$2,034.90 ISK260,427	+89.0%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$100.79 CFPF10,371	$60.87 ISK7,791	-39.6%
Average			+22.3%

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pay 90.4% more for childcare

	French Polynesia	Reykjavik
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$489.39 CFPF50,359	$327.78 ISK41,949	-33.0%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$9,787.76 CFPF1,007,189	$30,711.08 ISK3,930,404	+213.8%
Average			+90.4%

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pay 58.9% more for entertainment and sports

	French Polynesia	Reykjavik
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$4.53 CFPF466	$13.12 ISK1,680	+189.9%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$4.37 CFPF450	$6.17 ISK790	+41.2%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$12.14 CFPF1,249	$13.94 ISK1,783	+14.8%
Monthly membership at local gym	$70.94 CFPF7,299	$87.35 ISK11,179	+23.1%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$13.70 CFPF1,410	$17.18 ISK2,199	+25.4%
Average			+58.9%

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pay 44.2% more for clothing

	French Polynesia	Reykjavik
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$105.95 CFPF10,902	$145.10 ISK18,569	+36.9%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$84.22 CFPF8,667	$63.97 ISK8,187	-24.0%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$128.36 CFPF13,209	$193.43 ISK24,755	+50.7%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$116.57 CFPF11,995	$248.79 ISK31,840	+113.4%
Average			+44.2%

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