Cost of living comparison
compared to
United Kingdom vs. French Polynesia Cost of Living Summary
United Kingdom is 16.9% more expensive than French Polynesia overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 15.4% less in United Kingdom
- Groceries
-
pay 31.7% less in United Kingdom
- Transportation
-
pay 6.3% more in United Kingdom
- Housing
-
pay 15.6% more in United Kingdom
- Childcare
-
pay 2.6 times more in United Kingdom
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 14.5% more in United Kingdom
- Clothing
-
pay 26.3% less in United Kingdom
The cost of childcare, housing, entertainment and sports, and transportation in United Kingdom are more expensive than in French Polynesia. Expenses including groceries, clothing, and restaurants are lower in United Kingdom. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in United Kingdom.
United Kingdom vs. French Polynesia Cost Breakdown
If you lived in United Kingdom instead of French Polynesia, you would:
pay 15.4% less for restaurants
|
French Polynesia
|
United Kingdom
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$17.45
CFPF1,796
|
$20.41
£15.41
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$13.03
CFPF1,341
|
$9.94
£7.51
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.80
CFPF288
|
$2.32
£1.75
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.65
CFPF272
|
$1.65
£1.24
|
|
French Polynesia vs. United Kingdom - Cost of restaurants
pay 31.7% less for groceries
|
French Polynesia
|
United Kingdom
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.78
CFPF81
|
$1.59
£1.20
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$13.05
CFPF1,343
|
$4.71
£3.55
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.30
CFPF648
|
$6.20
£4.68
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$8.38
CFPF862
|
$3.87
£2.92
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$7.66
CFPF788
|
$3.87
£2.92
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
CFPF244
|
$1.32
£1.00
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.22
CFPF126
|
$0.73
£0.55
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.66
CFPF274
|
$1.28
£0.97
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.60
CFPF370
|
$1.49
£1.13
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.37
CFPF140
|
$0.72
£0.54
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.22
CFPF126
|
$0.71
£0.54
|
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French Polynesia vs. United Kingdom - Cost of groceries
pay 6.3% more for transportation
|
French Polynesia
|
United Kingdom
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.87
CFPF604
|
$7.22
£5.45
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$99.05
£74.80
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$19,575.51
CFPF2,014,378
|
$36,224.29
£27,355.86
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$205.54
CFPF21,151
|
$22.08
£16.67
|
|
French Polynesia vs. United Kingdom - Cost of transportation
pay 15.6% more for housing
|
French Polynesia
|
United Kingdom
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$107.34
CFPF11,045
|
$41.90
£31.64
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,382.49
CFPF142,262
|
$1,285.79
£971.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,076.62
CFPF110,788
|
$1,062.09
£802.07
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$100.79
CFPF10,371
|
$233.57
£176.39
|
|
French Polynesia vs. United Kingdom - Cost of housing
pay 2.6 times more for childcare
|
French Polynesia
|
United Kingdom
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$489.39
CFPF50,359
|
$1,530.71
£1,155.97
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$9,787.76
CFPF1,007,189
|
$19,375.12
£14,631.70
|
|
French Polynesia vs. United Kingdom - Cost of childcare
pay 14.5% more for entertainment and sports
|
French Polynesia
|
United Kingdom
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.53
CFPF466
|
$6.35
£4.79
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.37
CFPF450
|
$4.54
£3.43
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$12.14
CFPF1,249
|
$19.18
£14.48
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$70.94
CFPF7,299
|
$49.26
£37.20
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.70
CFPF1,410
|
$13.88
£10.48
|
|
French Polynesia vs. United Kingdom - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 26.3% less for clothing
|
French Polynesia
|
United Kingdom
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$105.95
CFPF10,902
|
$86.00
£64.94
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$84.22
CFPF8,667
|
$44.20
£33.38
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$128.36
CFPF13,209
|
$95.21
£71.90
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$116.57
CFPF11,995
|
$101.36
£76.54
|
|
French Polynesia vs. United Kingdom - Cost of clothing
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