Cost of living comparison
compared to
South Carolina vs. French Polynesia Cost of Living Summary
South Carolina is 11.0% more expensive than French Polynesia overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 7.4% less in South Carolina
- Groceries
-
pay 11.8% more in South Carolina
- Transportation
-
pay 24.5% less in South Carolina
- Housing
-
pay 11.0% more in South Carolina
- Childcare
-
pay 2.4 times more in South Carolina
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 12.5% less in South Carolina
- Clothing
-
pay 36.9% less in South Carolina
The cost of childcare, groceries, and housing in South Carolina are more expensive than in French Polynesia. Expenses including clothing, transportation, entertainment and sports, and restaurants are lower in South Carolina. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in South Carolina.
South Carolina vs. French Polynesia Cost Breakdown
If you lived in South Carolina instead of French Polynesia, you would:
pay 7.4% less for restaurants
|
French Polynesia
|
South Carolina
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$17.45
CFPF1,774
|
$19.17
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$13.03
CFPF1,324
|
$11.16
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.80
CFPF285
|
$2.65
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.65
CFPF269
|
$2.13
|
|
French Polynesia vs. South Carolina - Cost of restaurants
pay 11.8% more for groceries
|
French Polynesia
|
South Carolina
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.78
CFPF80
|
$3.44
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$13.05
CFPF1,327
|
$5.99
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.30
CFPF640
|
$3.54
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$8.38
CFPF852
|
$4.18
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$7.66
CFPF779
|
$5.64
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
CFPF241
|
$2.64
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.22
CFPF124
|
$0.76
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.66
CFPF271
|
$2.49
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.60
CFPF366
|
$2.31
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.37
CFPF139
|
$1.63
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.22
CFPF124
|
$1.38
|
|
French Polynesia vs. South Carolina - Cost of groceries
pay 24.5% less for transportation
|
French Polynesia
|
South Carolina
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.87
CFPF596
|
$2.88
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$46.17
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$19,575.51
CFPF1,990,270
|
$33,190.90
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$205.54
CFPF20,898
|
$16.34
|
|
French Polynesia vs. South Carolina - Cost of transportation
pay 11.0% more for housing
|
French Polynesia
|
South Carolina
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$107.34
CFPF10,913
|
$66.47
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,382.49
CFPF140,559
|
$1,589.94
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,076.62
CFPF109,462
|
$1,366.92
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$100.79
CFPF10,247
|
$141.20
|
|
French Polynesia vs. South Carolina - Cost of housing
pay 2.4 times more for childcare
|
French Polynesia
|
South Carolina
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$489.39
CFPF49,757
|
$1,346.85
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$9,787.76
CFPF995,135
|
$19,168.15
|
|
French Polynesia vs. South Carolina - Cost of childcare
pay 12.5% less for entertainment and sports
|
French Polynesia
|
South Carolina
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.53
CFPF460
|
$5.29
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.37
CFPF445
|
$5.17
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$12.14
CFPF1,234
|
$7.67
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$70.94
CFPF7,212
|
$32.75
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.70
CFPF1,393
|
$12.71
|
|
French Polynesia vs. South Carolina - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 36.9% less for clothing
|
French Polynesia
|
South Carolina
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$105.95
CFPF10,772
|
$50.06
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$84.22
CFPF8,563
|
$35.86
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$128.36
CFPF13,051
|
$84.43
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$116.57
CFPF11,852
|
$112.81
|
|
French Polynesia vs. South Carolina - Cost of clothing
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