Cost of living comparison
compared to
French Polynesia vs. Montana Cost of Living Summary
French Polynesia is 56.0% more expensive than Montana.
- Restaurants
-
pay 10.6% more in French Polynesia
- Groceries
-
pay 34.3% more in French Polynesia
- Transportation
-
pay 4.7 times more in French Polynesia
- Housing
-
pay 5.7% less in French Polynesia
- Childcare
-
pay 61.7% less in French Polynesia
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 6.9% more in French Polynesia
- Clothing
-
pay 40.5% more in French Polynesia
The cost of transportation, clothing, groceries, restaurants, and entertainment and sports in French Polynesia are more expensive than in Montana. Expenses including childcare and housing are lower in French Polynesia. Notably, transportation is significantly more expensive in French Polynesia.
French Polynesia vs. Montana Cost Breakdown
If you lived in French Polynesia instead of Montana, you would:
pay 10.6% more for restaurants
|
Montana
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$19.36
|
$17.45
CFPF1,811
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$13.71
|
$13.03
CFPF1,352
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.27
|
$2.80
CFPF291
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.97
|
$2.65
CFPF274
|
|
Montana vs. French Polynesia - Cost of restaurants
pay 34.3% more for groceries
|
Montana
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.67
|
$0.78
CFPF81
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.92
|
$13.05
CFPF1,354
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.18
|
$6.30
CFPF654
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.60
|
$8.38
CFPF869
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.14
|
$7.66
CFPF795
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.52
|
$2.37
CFPF246
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.79
|
$1.22
CFPF127
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.00
|
$2.66
CFPF276
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.26
|
$3.60
CFPF373
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.93
|
$1.37
CFPF142
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.01
|
$1.22
CFPF127
|
|
Montana vs. French Polynesia - Cost of groceries
pay 4.7 times more for transportation
|
Montana
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.31
|
$5.87
CFPF609
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$39.33
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$29,225.00
|
$19,575.51
CFPF2M
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.76
|
$205.54
CFPF21,328
|
|
Montana vs. French Polynesia - Cost of transportation
pay 5.7% less for housing
|
Montana
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$81.66
|
$107.34
CFPF11,137
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,523.61
|
$1,382.49
CFPF143K
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,255.90
|
$1,076.62
CFPF112K
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$145.23
|
$100.79
CFPF10,458
|
|
Montana vs. French Polynesia - Cost of housing
pay 61.7% less for childcare
|
Montana
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,227.22
|
$489.39
CFPF50,780
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$26,566.67
|
$9,787.76
CFPF1M
|
|
Montana vs. French Polynesia - Cost of childcare
pay 6.9% more for entertainment and sports
|
Montana
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.09
|
$4.53
CFPF470
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.06
|
$4.37
CFPF454
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.36
|
$12.14
CFPF1,259
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$58.29
|
$70.94
CFPF7,360
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.71
|
$13.70
CFPF1,422
|
|
Montana vs. French Polynesia - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 40.5% more for clothing
|
Montana
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$61.43
|
$105.95
CFPF10,993
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$59.58
|
$84.22
CFPF8,739
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$91.28
|
$128.36
CFPF13,319
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$108.50
|
$116.57
CFPF12,095
|
|
Montana vs. French Polynesia - Cost of clothing
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