Cost of living comparison
compared to
United States vs. French Polynesia Cost of Living Summary
United States is 17.1% more expensive than French Polynesia overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 9.0% less in United States
- Groceries
-
pay 9.4% more in United States
- Transportation
-
pay 22.7% less in United States
- Housing
-
pay 16.3% more in United States
- Childcare
-
pay 2.6 times more in United States
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 0.1% more in United States
- Clothing
-
pay 34.5% less in United States
The cost of childcare, housing, groceries, and entertainment and sports in United States are more expensive than in French Polynesia. Expenses including clothing, transportation, and restaurants are lower in United States. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in United States.
United States vs. French Polynesia Cost Breakdown
If you lived in United States instead of French Polynesia, you would:
pay 9.0% less for restaurants
|
French Polynesia
|
United States
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$17.45
CFPF1,796
|
$19.45
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$13.03
CFPF1,341
|
$11.12
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.80
CFPF288
|
$2.56
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.65
CFPF272
|
$2.00
|
|
French Polynesia vs. United States - Cost of restaurants
pay 9.4% more for groceries
|
French Polynesia
|
United States
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.78
CFPF81
|
$3.56
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$13.05
CFPF1,343
|
$6.50
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.30
CFPF648
|
$3.97
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$8.38
CFPF862
|
$4.27
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$7.66
CFPF788
|
$5.41
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
CFPF244
|
$2.37
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.22
CFPF126
|
$0.78
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.66
CFPF274
|
$2.04
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.60
CFPF370
|
$2.21
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.37
CFPF140
|
$1.34
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.22
CFPF126
|
$1.38
|
|
French Polynesia vs. United States - Cost of groceries
pay 22.7% less for transportation
|
French Polynesia
|
United States
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.87
CFPF604
|
$3.41
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$65.85
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$19,575.51
CFPF2,014,378
|
$32,336.38
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$205.54
CFPF21,151
|
$17.61
|
|
French Polynesia vs. United States - Cost of transportation
pay 16.3% more for housing
|
French Polynesia
|
United States
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$107.34
CFPF11,045
|
$68.97
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,382.49
CFPF142,262
|
$1,664.59
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,076.62
CFPF110,788
|
$1,416.15
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$100.79
CFPF10,371
|
$150.19
|
|
French Polynesia vs. United States - Cost of housing
pay 2.6 times more for childcare
|
French Polynesia
|
United States
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$489.39
CFPF50,359
|
$1,387.27
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$9,787.76
CFPF1,007,189
|
$23,196.46
|
|
French Polynesia vs. United States - Cost of childcare
pay 0.1% more for entertainment and sports
|
French Polynesia
|
United States
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.53
CFPF466
|
$5.84
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.37
CFPF450
|
$5.15
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$12.14
CFPF1,249
|
$9.90
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$70.94
CFPF7,299
|
$51.45
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.70
CFPF1,410
|
$13.64
|
|
French Polynesia vs. United States - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 34.5% less for clothing
|
French Polynesia
|
United States
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$105.95
CFPF10,902
|
$51.08
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$84.22
CFPF8,667
|
$41.81
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$128.36
CFPF13,209
|
$87.56
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$116.57
CFPF11,995
|
$112.04
|
|
French Polynesia vs. United States - Cost of clothing
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