Cost of living comparison
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French Polynesia vs. Kentucky Cost of Living Summary
French Polynesia is 2.3% more expensive than Kentucky.
French Polynesia vs. Kentucky Cost Breakdown
If you lived in French Polynesia instead of Kentucky, you would:
pay 25.6% more for restaurants
|
Kentucky
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$14.79
|
$16.89
CFPF1,794
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.20
|
$13.02
CFPF1,383
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.33
|
$2.39
CFPF254
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.86
|
$2.90
CFPF308
|
|
Kentucky vs. French Polynesia - Cost of restaurants
pay 37.3% more for groceries
|
Kentucky
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.91
|
$3.21
CFPF341
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.53
|
$13.92
CFPF1,478
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.21
|
$5.14
CFPF546
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.45
|
$6.87
CFPF729
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.99
|
$6.65
CFPF706
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.52
|
$2.39
CFPF254
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.72
|
$1.30
CFPF138
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.87
|
$2.68
CFPF285
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.06
|
$3.53
CFPF375
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.26
|
$1.11
CFPF117
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.34
|
$1.00
CFPF106
|
|
Kentucky vs. French Polynesia - Cost of groceries
pay 20.8% less for transportation
|
Kentucky
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.44
|
$5.53
CFPF587
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$39.17
|
$14.08
CFPF1,495
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$36,400.12
|
$18,297.59
CFPF2M
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$15.39
|
$28.90
CFPF3,070
|
|
Kentucky vs. French Polynesia - Cost of transportation
pay about the same for housing
|
Kentucky
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$67.67
|
$72.32
CFPF7,681
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,182.82
|
$1,184.65
CFPF126K
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$938.27
|
$938.34
CFPF99,660
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$141.63
|
$138.13
CFPF14,671
|
Kentucky vs. French Polynesia - Cost of housing
pay 64.0% less for childcare
|
Kentucky
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,588.30
|
$469.17
CFPF49,830
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$21,365.71
|
$9,383.38
CFPF997K
|
|
Kentucky vs. French Polynesia - Cost of childcare
pay 19.2% more for entertainment and sports
|
Kentucky
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.28
|
$4.93
CFPF523
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.13
|
$4.18
CFPF444
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$8.50
|
$12.86
CFPF1,365
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$32.58
|
$68.01
CFPF7,223
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.88
|
$13.14
CFPF1,395
|
|
Kentucky vs. French Polynesia - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 13.0% more for clothing
|
Kentucky
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$53.64
|
$68.78
CFPF7,305
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$38.27
|
$71.91
CFPF7,637
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$91.99
|
$78.16
CFPF8,302
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$111.74
|
$89.14
CFPF9,468
|
|
Kentucky vs. French Polynesia - Cost of clothing
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