Cost of living comparison
compared to
French Polynesia vs. New Hampshire Cost of Living Summary
French Polynesia is 61.1% more expensive than New Hampshire.
- Restaurants
-
pay 12.7% more in French Polynesia
- Groceries
-
pay 30.6% more in French Polynesia
- Transportation
-
pay 4.8 times more in French Polynesia
- Housing
-
pay 8.6% less in French Polynesia
- Childcare
-
pay 61.8% less in French Polynesia
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 1.3% more in French Polynesia
- Clothing
-
pay 71.4% more in French Polynesia
The cost of transportation, clothing, groceries, restaurants, and entertainment and sports in French Polynesia are more expensive than in New Hampshire. Expenses including childcare and housing are lower in French Polynesia. Notably, transportation is significantly more expensive in French Polynesia.
French Polynesia vs. New Hampshire Cost Breakdown
If you lived in French Polynesia instead of New Hampshire, you would:
pay 12.7% more for restaurants
|
New Hampshire
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$22.08
|
$17.45
CFPF1,808
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.38
|
$13.03
CFPF1,349
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.39
|
$2.80
CFPF290
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.89
|
$2.65
CFPF274
|
|
New Hampshire vs. French Polynesia - Cost of restaurants
pay 30.6% more for groceries
|
New Hampshire
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.49
|
$0.78
CFPF81
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.89
|
$13.05
CFPF1,352
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.90
|
$6.30
CFPF652
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.21
|
$8.38
CFPF868
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.63
|
$7.66
CFPF793
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.13
|
$2.37
CFPF245
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.79
|
$1.22
CFPF126
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.42
|
$2.66
CFPF276
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.30
|
$3.60
CFPF372
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.21
|
$1.37
CFPF141
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.47
|
$1.22
CFPF126
|
|
New Hampshire vs. French Polynesia - Cost of groceries
pay 4.8 times more for transportation
|
New Hampshire
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.21
|
$5.87
CFPF608
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$52.80
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$34,178.60
|
$19,575.51
CFPF2M
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.04
|
$205.54
CFPF21,291
|
|
New Hampshire vs. French Polynesia - Cost of transportation
pay 8.6% less for housing
|
New Hampshire
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$67.97
|
$107.34
CFPF11,118
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,783.33
|
$1,382.49
CFPF143K
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,553.61
|
$1,076.62
CFPF112K
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$165.57
|
$100.79
CFPF10,440
|
|
New Hampshire vs. French Polynesia - Cost of housing
pay 61.8% less for childcare
|
New Hampshire
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,754.94
|
$489.39
CFPF50,692
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$20,200.00
|
$9,787.76
CFPF1M
|
|
New Hampshire vs. French Polynesia - Cost of childcare
pay 1.3% more for entertainment and sports
|
New Hampshire
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$6.08
|
$4.53
CFPF469
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.54
|
$4.37
CFPF453
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$11.75
|
$12.14
CFPF1,257
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$54.99
|
$70.94
CFPF7,348
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.21
|
$13.70
CFPF1,419
|
|
New Hampshire vs. French Polynesia - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 71.4% more for clothing
|
New Hampshire
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$44.18
|
$105.95
CFPF10,974
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$42.02
|
$84.22
CFPF8,724
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$86.11
|
$128.36
CFPF13,296
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$121.14
|
$116.57
CFPF12,074
|
|
New Hampshire vs. French Polynesia - Cost of clothing
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