Cost of living comparison

New Zealand

compared to

French Polynesia

French Polynesia vs. New Zealand Cost of Living Summary

French Polynesia is 11.6% more expensive than New Zealand overall.

Restaurants: pay 35.0% more in French Polynesia
Groceries: pay 60.7% more in French Polynesia
Transportation: pay 40.8% less in French Polynesia
Housing: pay 21.4% more in French Polynesia
Childcare: pay 39.8% less in French Polynesia
Entertainment and Sports: pay 17.7% more in French Polynesia
Clothing: pay 11.5% more in French Polynesia

The cost of groceries, restaurants, housing, entertainment and sports, and clothing in French Polynesia are more expensive than in New Zealand. Expenses including transportation and childcare are lower in French Polynesia.

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French Polynesia vs. New Zealand Cost Breakdown

If you lived in French Polynesia instead of New Zealand, you would:

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pay 35.0% more for restaurants

	New Zealand	French Polynesia
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$13.26 NZ$23.46	$16.89 CFPF1,794	+27.3%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$8.99 NZ$15.90	$13.02 CFPF1,383	+44.8%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$2.04 NZ$3.61	$2.39 CFPF254	+17.0%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.83 NZ$3.24	$2.90 CFPF308	+58.6%
Average			+35.0%

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pay 60.7% more for groceries

	New Zealand	French Polynesia
Bread 1 loaf	$1.73 NZ$3.05	$3.21 CFPF341	+86.2%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$3.78 NZ$6.69	$13.92 CFPF1,478	+267.8%
Milk (1 gallon)	$6.47 NZ$11.45	$5.14 CFPF546	-20.6%
Eggs 1 dozen	$5.79 NZ$10.24	$6.87 CFPF729	+18.6%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$3.83 NZ$6.77	$6.65 CFPF706	+73.7%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.22 NZ$2.15	$2.39 CFPF254	+96.6%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.94 NZ$1.67	$1.30 CFPF138	+38.0%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.32 NZ$2.33	$2.68 CFPF285	+103.4%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$2.20 NZ$3.89	$3.53 CFPF375	+60.5%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.89 NZ$1.57	$1.11 CFPF117	+24.2%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.67 NZ$1.18	$1.00 CFPF106	+50.4%
Average			+60.7%

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pay 40.8% less for transportation

	New Zealand	French Polynesia
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$6.34 NZ$11.21	$5.53 CFPF587	-12.8%
Monthly public transit pass	$83.43 NZ$147.53	$14.08 CFPF1,495	-83.1%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$24,108.51 NZ$42,632.21	$18,297.59 CFPF2M	-24.1%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$17.20 NZ$30.41	$28.90 CFPF3,070	+68.1%
Average			-40.8%

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pay 21.4% more for housing

	New Zealand	French Polynesia
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$49.30 NZ$87.18	$72.32 CFPF7,681	+46.7%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$976.74 NZ$1,727.21	$1,184.65 CFPF126K	+21.3%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$843.74 NZ$1,492.02	$938.34 CFPF99,660	+11.2%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$95.64 NZ$169.12	$138.13 CFPF14,671	+44.4%
Average			+21.4%

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pay 39.8% less for childcare

	New Zealand	French Polynesia
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$716.92 NZ$1,267.75	$469.17 CFPF49,830	-34.6%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$16,937.81 NZ$29,951.92	$9,383.38 CFPF997K	-44.6%
Average			-39.8%

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pay 17.7% more for entertainment and sports

	New Zealand	French Polynesia
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$5.70 NZ$10.07	$4.93 CFPF523	-13.5%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$3.26 NZ$5.77	$4.18 CFPF444	+28.2%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$22.75 NZ$40.22	$12.86 CFPF1,365	-43.5%
Monthly membership at local gym	$39.17 NZ$69.26	$68.01 CFPF7,223	+73.6%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$10.27 NZ$18.16	$13.14 CFPF1,395	+27.9%
Average			+17.7%

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pay 11.5% more for clothing

	New Zealand	French Polynesia
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$63.30 NZ$111.94	$68.78 CFPF7,305	+8.7%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$33.63 NZ$59.46	$71.91 CFPF7,637	+113.8%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$91.48 NZ$161.76	$78.16 CFPF8,302	-14.6%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$114.46 NZ$202.41	$89.14 CFPF9,468	-22.1%
Average			+11.5%

New Zealand vs. French Polynesia - Cost of clothing

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