Cost of living comparison
compared to
French Polynesia vs. Marshall Islands Cost of Living Summary
French Polynesia is 2.3 times more expensive than Marshall Islands overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 45.0% more in French Polynesia
- Groceries
-
pay 14.6% less in French Polynesia
- Transportation
-
pay 5.4 times more in French Polynesia
- Housing
-
pay 25.6% more in French Polynesia
- Childcare
-
pay 3.0 times more in French Polynesia
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 40.3% more in French Polynesia
- Clothing
-
pay 2.4 times more in French Polynesia
The cost of transportation, childcare, clothing, restaurants, entertainment and sports, and housing in French Polynesia are more expensive than in Marshall Islands. Notably, transportation, childcare, and clothing are significantly more expensive in French Polynesia.
French Polynesia vs. Marshall Islands Cost Breakdown
If you lived in French Polynesia instead of Marshall Islands, you would:
pay 45.0% more for restaurants
|
Marshall Islands
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$13.75
|
$17.45
CFPF1,778
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.50
|
$13.03
CFPF1,327
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.83
|
$2.80
CFPF285
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.50
|
$2.65
CFPF270
|
|
Marshall Islands vs. French Polynesia - Cost of restaurants
pay 14.6% less for groceries
|
Marshall Islands
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.40
|
$0.78
CFPF80
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$14.57
|
$13.05
CFPF1,330
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$8.52
|
$6.30
CFPF642
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.04
|
$8.38
CFPF854
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.99
|
$7.66
CFPF780
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.99
|
$2.37
CFPF241
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$3.29
|
$1.22
CFPF124
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$3.95
|
$2.66
CFPF271
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$5.79
|
$3.60
CFPF366
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$2.39
|
$1.37
CFPF139
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$2.49
|
$1.22
CFPF124
|
|
Marshall Islands vs. French Polynesia - Cost of groceries
pay 5.4 times more for transportation
|
Marshall Islands
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$6.81
|
$5.87
CFPF598
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? | ?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$18,500.00
|
$19,575.51
CFPF1,994,604
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$14.50
|
$205.54
CFPF20,943
|
|
Marshall Islands vs. French Polynesia - Cost of transportation
pay 25.6% more for housing
|
Marshall Islands
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$76.67
|
$107.34
CFPF10,937
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$766.67
|
$1,382.49
CFPF140,865
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$833.33
|
$1,076.62
CFPF109,700
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$191.13
|
$100.79
CFPF10,269
|
|
Marshall Islands vs. French Polynesia - Cost of housing
pay 3.0 times more for childcare
|
Marshall Islands
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$150.00
|
$489.39
CFPF49,865
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$3,570.00
|
$9,787.76
CFPF997,302
|
|
Marshall Islands vs. French Polynesia - Cost of childcare
pay 40.3% more for entertainment and sports
|
Marshall Islands
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.50
|
$4.53
CFPF461
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.06
|
$4.37
CFPF446
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$12.14
CFPF1,237
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$33.33
|
$70.94
CFPF7,228
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$13.70
CFPF1,396
|
|
Marshall Islands vs. French Polynesia - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 2.4 times more for clothing
|
Marshall Islands
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$57.50
|
$105.95
CFPF10,795
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.00
|
$84.22
CFPF8,581
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$35.00
|
$128.36
CFPF13,079
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$54.00
|
$116.57
CFPF11,877
|
|
Marshall Islands vs. French Polynesia - Cost of clothing
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