Cost of living comparison
compared to
French Polynesia vs. Miami Cost of Living Summary
French Polynesia is 44.7% more expensive than Miami.
- Restaurants
-
pay 17.8% less in French Polynesia
- Groceries
-
pay 29.9% more in French Polynesia
- Transportation
-
pay 4.3 times more in French Polynesia
- Housing
-
pay 11.3% less in French Polynesia
- Childcare
-
pay 64.5% less in French Polynesia
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 8.1% less in French Polynesia
- Clothing
-
pay 52.0% more in French Polynesia
The cost of transportation, clothing, and groceries in French Polynesia are more expensive than in Miami. Expenses including childcare, restaurants, housing, and entertainment and sports are lower in French Polynesia. Notably, transportation is significantly more expensive in French Polynesia.
French Polynesia vs. Miami Cost Breakdown
If you lived in French Polynesia instead of Miami, you would:
pay 17.8% less for restaurants
|
Miami
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$30.00
|
$17.45
CFPF1,796
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$13.00
|
$13.03
CFPF1,341
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$3.45
|
$2.80
CFPF288
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.97
|
$2.65
CFPF272
|
|
Miami vs. French Polynesia - Cost of restaurants
pay 29.9% more for groceries
|
Miami
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.95
|
$0.78
CFPF81
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.71
|
$13.05
CFPF1,343
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.73
|
$6.30
CFPF648
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$5.18
|
$8.38
CFPF862
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$6.65
|
$7.66
CFPF788
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.28
|
$2.37
CFPF244
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.78
|
$1.22
CFPF126
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.67
|
$2.66
CFPF274
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.95
|
$3.60
CFPF370
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.14
|
$1.37
CFPF140
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.52
|
$1.22
CFPF126
|
|
Miami vs. French Polynesia - Cost of groceries
pay 4.3 times more for transportation
|
Miami
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.29
|
$5.87
CFPF604
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$103.75
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$33,105.50
|
$19,575.51
CFPF2,014,378
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$19.38
|
$205.54
CFPF21,151
|
|
Miami vs. French Polynesia - Cost of transportation
pay 11.3% less for housing
|
Miami
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$64.02
|
$107.34
CFPF11,045
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$2,961.90
|
$1,382.49
CFPF142,262
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$2,080.77
|
$1,076.62
CFPF110,788
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$113.50
|
$100.79
CFPF10,371
|
|
Miami vs. French Polynesia - Cost of housing
pay 64.5% less for childcare
|
Miami
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,504.55
|
$489.39
CFPF50,359
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$25,375.00
|
$9,787.76
CFPF1,007,189
|
|
Miami vs. French Polynesia - Cost of childcare
pay 8.1% less for entertainment and sports
|
Miami
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$8.00
|
$4.53
CFPF466
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.53
|
$4.37
CFPF450
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.90
|
$12.14
CFPF1,249
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$61.27
|
$70.94
CFPF7,299
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$16.00
|
$13.70
CFPF1,410
|
|
Miami vs. French Polynesia - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 52.0% more for clothing
|
Miami
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$49.30
|
$105.95
CFPF10,902
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$56.79
|
$84.22
CFPF8,667
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$92.62
|
$128.36
CFPF13,209
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$109.71
|
$116.57
CFPF11,995
|
|
Miami vs. French Polynesia - Cost of clothing
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