Cost of living comparison
compared to
French Polynesia vs. Ireland Cost of Living Summary
French Polynesia is 51.7% more expensive than Ireland overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 14.9% more in French Polynesia
- Groceries
-
pay 62.0% more in French Polynesia
- Transportation
-
pay 3.5 times more in French Polynesia
- Housing
-
pay 9.2% more in French Polynesia
- Childcare
-
pay 7.6% less in French Polynesia
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 10.5% less in French Polynesia
- Clothing
-
pay 44.4% more in French Polynesia
The cost of transportation, groceries, clothing, restaurants, and housing in French Polynesia are more expensive than in Ireland. Expenses including entertainment and sports and childcare are lower in French Polynesia. Notably, transportation is significantly more expensive in French Polynesia.
French Polynesia vs. Ireland Cost Breakdown
If you lived in French Polynesia instead of Ireland, you would:
pay 14.9% more for restaurants
|
Ireland
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$19.70
€16.99
|
$17.45
CFPF1,796
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.31
€9.76
|
$13.03
CFPF1,341
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.39
€2.06
|
$2.80
CFPF288
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.91
€1.64
|
$2.65
CFPF272
|
|
Ireland vs. French Polynesia - Cost of restaurants
pay 62.0% more for groceries
|
Ireland
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.04
€1.76
|
$0.78
CFPF81
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.16
€4.45
|
$13.05
CFPF1,343
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.89
€5.08
|
$6.30
CFPF648
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.07
€3.51
|
$8.38
CFPF862
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.10
€4.39
|
$7.66
CFPF788
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.37
€1.18
|
$2.37
CFPF244
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.97
€0.84
|
$1.22
CFPF126
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.39
€1.20
|
$2.66
CFPF274
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.79
€1.54
|
$3.60
CFPF370
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.86
€0.74
|
$1.37
CFPF140
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.68
€0.59
|
$1.22
CFPF126
|
|
Ireland vs. French Polynesia - Cost of groceries
pay 3.5 times more for transportation
|
Ireland
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$7.75
€6.68
|
$5.87
CFPF604
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$121.81
€105.04
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$41,319.33
€35,630.77
|
$19,575.51
CFPF2,014,378
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$22.20
€19.14
|
$205.54
CFPF21,151
|
|
Ireland vs. French Polynesia - Cost of transportation
pay 9.2% more for housing
|
Ireland
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$51.47
€44.39
|
$107.34
CFPF11,045
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,543.12
€1,330.68
|
$1,382.49
CFPF142,262
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,305.59
€1,125.85
|
$1,076.62
CFPF110,788
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$178.90
€154.27
|
$100.79
CFPF10,371
|
|
Ireland vs. French Polynesia - Cost of housing
pay 7.6% less for childcare
|
Ireland
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,108.91
€956.25
|
$489.39
CFPF50,359
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$6,959.78
€6,001.60
|
$9,787.76
CFPF1,007,189
|
|
Ireland vs. French Polynesia - Cost of childcare
pay 10.5% less for entertainment and sports
|
Ireland
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$6.63
€5.72
|
$4.53
CFPF466
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.32
€3.73
|
$4.37
CFPF450
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$19.16
€16.52
|
$12.14
CFPF1,249
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$63.57
€54.82
|
$70.94
CFPF7,299
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.32
€11.49
|
$13.70
CFPF1,410
|
|
Ireland vs. French Polynesia - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 44.4% more for clothing
|
Ireland
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$89.93
€77.55
|
$105.95
CFPF10,902
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$41.06
€35.41
|
$84.22
CFPF8,667
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$96.01
€82.79
|
$128.36
CFPF13,209
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$96.40
€83.13
|
$116.57
CFPF11,995
|
|
Ireland vs. French Polynesia - Cost of clothing
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