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South Korea vs. French Polynesia Cost of Living Summary

South Korea is 24.5% cheaper than French Polynesia overall.

Restaurants: pay 58.9% less in South Korea
Groceries: pay 14.6% more in South Korea
Transportation: pay 28.6% less in South Korea
Housing: pay 45.2% less in South Korea
Childcare: pay 15.5% more in South Korea
Entertainment and Sports: pay 35.8% less in South Korea
Clothing: pay 32.9% less in South Korea

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

South Korea vs. French Polynesia Cost Breakdown

If you lived in South Korea instead of French Polynesia, you would:

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pay 58.9% less for restaurants

	French Polynesia	South Korea
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$17.45 CFPF1,778	$6.72 ₩9,920	-61.5%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$13.03 CFPF1,327	$5.50 ₩8,112	-57.8%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$2.80 CFPF285	$1.47 ₩2,164	-47.6%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$2.65 CFPF270	$0.82 ₩1,217	-68.8%
Average			-58.9%

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pay 14.6% more for groceries

	French Polynesia	South Korea
Bread 1 loaf	$0.78 CFPF80	$2.87 ₩4,241	+267.0%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$13.05 CFPF1,330	$5.63 ₩8,301	-56.9%
Milk (1 gallon)	$6.30 CFPF642	$7.67 ₩11,326	+21.9%
Eggs 1 dozen	$8.38 CFPF854	$2.84 ₩4,186	-66.1%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$7.66 CFPF780	$3.34 ₩4,923	-56.4%
Apples (1 lb)	$2.37 CFPF241	$3.24 ₩4,775	+36.6%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.22 CFPF124	$1.39 ₩2,048	+13.7%
Oranges (1 lb)	$2.66 CFPF271	$2.80 ₩4,127	+5.0%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$3.60 CFPF366	$2.40 ₩3,548	-33.2%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.37 CFPF139	$1.78 ₩2,630	+30.6%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.22 CFPF124	$1.20 ₩1,777	-1.4%
Average			+14.6%

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pay 28.6% less for transportation

	French Polynesia	South Korea
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$5.87 CFPF598	$4.40 ₩6,494	-25.0%
Monthly public transit pass	??	$47.17 ₩69,616
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$19,575.51 CFPF1,994,604	$26,440.41 ₩39,019,698	+35.1%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$205.54 CFPF20,943	$8.33 ₩12,296	-95.9%
Average			-28.6%

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pay 45.2% less for housing

	French Polynesia	South Korea
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$107.34 CFPF10,937	$21.68 ₩32,001	-79.8%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$1,382.49 CFPF140,865	$473.91 ₩699,370	-65.7%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$1,076.62 CFPF109,700	$357.19 ₩527,120	-66.8%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$100.79 CFPF10,269	$132.53 ₩195,586	+31.5%
Average			-45.2%

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pay 15.5% more for childcare

	French Polynesia	South Korea
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$489.39 CFPF49,865	$378.52 ₩558,610	-22.7%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$9,787.76 CFPF997,302	$15,055.40 ₩22,218,164	+53.8%
Average			+15.5%

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pay 35.8% less for entertainment and sports

	French Polynesia	South Korea
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$4.53 CFPF461	$3.12 ₩4,602	-31.1%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$4.37 CFPF446	$3.57 ₩5,265	-18.4%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$12.14 CFPF1,237	$3.18 ₩4,699	-73.8%
Monthly membership at local gym	$70.94 CFPF7,228	$49.86 ₩73,581	-29.7%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$13.70 CFPF1,396	$10.12 ₩14,932	-26.2%
Average			-35.8%

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pay 32.9% less for clothing

	French Polynesia	South Korea
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$105.95 CFPF10,795	$66.46 ₩98,079	-37.3%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$84.22 CFPF8,581	$50.68 ₩74,796	-39.8%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$128.36 CFPF13,079	$72.74 ₩107,346	-43.3%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$116.57 CFPF11,877	$103.23 ₩152,349	-11.4%
Average			-32.9%

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