Cost of living comparison
compared to
French Polynesia vs. Germany Cost of Living Summary
French Polynesia is 46.3% more expensive than Germany overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 1.9% less in French Polynesia
- Groceries
-
pay 60.9% more in French Polynesia
- Transportation
-
pay 3.0 times more in French Polynesia
- Housing
-
pay 43.1% more in French Polynesia
- Childcare
-
pay 21.2% less in French Polynesia
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 19.5% more in French Polynesia
- Clothing
-
pay 27.6% more in French Polynesia
The cost of transportation, groceries, housing, clothing, and entertainment and sports in French Polynesia are more expensive than in Germany. Expenses including childcare and restaurants are lower in French Polynesia. Notably, transportation is significantly more expensive in French Polynesia.
French Polynesia vs. Germany Cost Breakdown
If you lived in French Polynesia instead of Germany, you would:
pay 1.9% less for restaurants
|
Germany
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$16.25
€14.01
|
$17.45
CFPF1,796
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.88
€10.24
|
$13.03
CFPF1,341
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$3.29
€2.84
|
$2.80
CFPF288
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.93
€2.53
|
$2.65
CFPF272
|
|
Germany vs. French Polynesia - Cost of restaurants
pay 60.9% more for groceries
|
Germany
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.25
€1.94
|
$0.78
CFPF81
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.39
€6.37
|
$13.05
CFPF1,343
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.79
€4.13
|
$6.30
CFPF648
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.84
€3.31
|
$8.38
CFPF862
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$6.58
€5.67
|
$7.66
CFPF788
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.45
€1.25
|
$2.37
CFPF244
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.82
€0.71
|
$1.22
CFPF126
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.05
€0.91
|
$2.66
CFPF274
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.20
€1.90
|
$3.60
CFPF370
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.71
€0.61
|
$1.37
CFPF140
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.72
€0.62
|
$1.22
CFPF126
|
|
Germany vs. French Polynesia - Cost of groceries
pay 3.0 times more for transportation
|
Germany
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$7.59
€6.55
|
$5.87
CFPF604
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$62.94
€54.28
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,651.13
€27,293.63
|
$19,575.51
CFPF2,014,378
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$27.45
€23.67
|
$205.54
CFPF21,151
|
|
Germany vs. French Polynesia - Cost of transportation
pay 43.1% more for housing
|
Germany
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$48.64
€41.94
|
$107.34
CFPF11,045
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$874.65
€754.23
|
$1,382.49
CFPF142,262
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$695.68
€599.90
|
$1,076.62
CFPF110,788
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$258.10
€222.57
|
$100.79
CFPF10,371
|
|
Germany vs. French Polynesia - Cost of housing
pay 21.2% less for childcare
|
Germany
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$497.10
€428.67
|
$489.39
CFPF50,359
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$16,538.74
€14,261.81
|
$9,787.76
CFPF1,007,189
|
|
Germany vs. French Polynesia - Cost of childcare
pay 19.5% more for entertainment and sports
|
Germany
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.05
€4.36
|
$4.53
CFPF466
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.95
€3.40
|
$4.37
CFPF450
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.74
€8.40
|
$12.14
CFPF1,249
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$40.02
€34.51
|
$70.94
CFPF7,299
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$14.41
€12.42
|
$13.70
CFPF1,410
|
|
Germany vs. French Polynesia - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 27.6% more for clothing
|
Germany
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$91.81
€79.17
|
$105.95
CFPF10,902
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$46.05
€39.71
|
$84.22
CFPF8,667
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$102.53
€88.42
|
$128.36
CFPF13,209
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$134.07
€115.61
|
$116.57
CFPF11,995
|
|
Germany vs. French Polynesia - Cost of clothing
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