Cost of living comparison
compared to
Virgin Islands vs. French Polynesia Cost of Living Summary
Virgin Islands is 41.3% more expensive than French Polynesia overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 7.2% more in Virgin Islands
- Groceries
-
pay 2.1 times more in Virgin Islands
- Transportation
-
pay 13.9% more in Virgin Islands
- Housing
-
pay 46.2% more in Virgin Islands
- Childcare
-
pay 2.1 times more in Virgin Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 18.0% more in Virgin Islands
- Clothing
-
pay 12.2% less in Virgin Islands
The cost of childcare, groceries, housing, entertainment and sports, transportation, and restaurants in Virgin Islands are more expensive than in French Polynesia. Notably, childcare and groceries are significantly more expensive in Virgin Islands.
Virgin Islands vs. French Polynesia Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Virgin Islands instead of French Polynesia, you would:
pay 7.2% more for restaurants
|
French Polynesia
|
Virgin Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$17.45
CFPF1,796
|
$25.50
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$13.03
CFPF1,341
|
$10.48
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.80
CFPF288
|
$3.10
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.65
CFPF272
|
$2.42
|
|
French Polynesia vs. Virgin Islands - Cost of restaurants
pay 2.1 times more for groceries
|
French Polynesia
|
Virgin Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.78
CFPF81
|
$6.43
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$13.05
CFPF1,343
|
$8.40
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.30
CFPF648
|
$9.85
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$8.38
CFPF862
|
$7.46
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$7.66
CFPF788
|
$11.78
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
CFPF244
|
$4.66
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.22
CFPF126
|
$2.67
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.66
CFPF274
|
$3.50
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.60
CFPF370
|
$4.69
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.37
CFPF140
|
$1.28
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.22
CFPF126
|
$2.53
|
|
French Polynesia vs. Virgin Islands - Cost of groceries
pay 13.9% more for transportation
|
French Polynesia
|
Virgin Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.87
CFPF604
|
$5.28
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$60.00
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$19,575.51
CFPF2,014,378
|
$45,000.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$205.54
CFPF21,151
|
$44.85
|
|
French Polynesia vs. Virgin Islands - Cost of transportation
pay 46.2% more for housing
|
French Polynesia
|
Virgin Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$107.34
CFPF11,045
|
$98.46
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,382.49
CFPF142,262
|
$1,513.89
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,076.62
CFPF110,788
|
$1,216.50
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$100.79
CFPF10,371
|
$272.68
|
|
French Polynesia vs. Virgin Islands - Cost of housing
pay 2.1 times more for childcare
|
French Polynesia
|
Virgin Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$489.39
CFPF50,359
|
$1,287.50
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$9,787.76
CFPF1,007,189
|
$15,433.33
|
|
French Polynesia vs. Virgin Islands - Cost of childcare
pay 18.0% more for entertainment and sports
|
French Polynesia
|
Virgin Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.53
CFPF466
|
$6.50
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.37
CFPF450
|
$6.93
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$12.14
CFPF1,249
|
$4.50
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$70.94
CFPF7,299
|
$118.33
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.70
CFPF1,410
|
$11.50
|
|
French Polynesia vs. Virgin Islands - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 12.2% less for clothing
|
French Polynesia
|
Virgin Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$105.95
CFPF10,902
|
$71.67
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$84.22
CFPF8,667
|
$62.33
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$128.36
CFPF13,209
|
$146.25
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$116.57
CFPF11,995
|
$111.67
|
|
French Polynesia vs. Virgin Islands - Cost of clothing
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