Cost of living comparison

Oman

compared to

French Polynesia

French Polynesia vs. Oman Cost of Living Summary

French Polynesia is 71.6% more expensive than Oman overall.

Restaurants: pay 2.5 times more in French Polynesia
Groceries: pay 88.6% more in French Polynesia
Transportation: pay 3.3% less in French Polynesia
Housing: pay 2.2 times more in French Polynesia
Childcare: pay 54.5% more in French Polynesia
Entertainment and Sports: pay 0.8% less in French Polynesia
Clothing: pay 43.4% more in French Polynesia

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

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French Polynesia vs. Oman Cost Breakdown

If you lived in French Polynesia instead of Oman, you would:

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pay 2.5 times more for restaurants

	Oman	French Polynesia
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$6.18 OMR2.380	$16.89 CFPF1,799	+173.4%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$9.43 OMR3.630	$13.02 CFPF1,387	+38.1%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.87 OMR0.330	$2.39 CFPF254	+175.9%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.27 OMR0.100	$2.90 CFPF309	+967.7%
Average			+146.9%

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pay 88.6% more for groceries

	Oman	French Polynesia
Bread 1 loaf	$1.21 OMR0.470	$3.21 CFPF342	+165.3%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$4.82 OMR1.850	$13.92 CFPF1,482	+189.0%
Milk (1 gallon)	$9.05 OMR3.480	$5.14 CFPF547	-43.2%
Eggs 1 dozen	$3.07 OMR1.180	$6.87 CFPF731	+123.4%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$3.24 OMR1.250	$6.65 CFPF708	+105.3%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.45 OMR0.560	$2.39 CFPF255	+65.5%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.97 OMR0.370	$1.30 CFPF139	+34.5%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.23 OMR0.470	$2.68 CFPF286	+117.4%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.78 OMR0.300	$3.53 CFPF376	+350.1%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.65 OMR0.250	$1.11 CFPF118	+69.4%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.69 OMR0.260	$1.00 CFPF107	+45.4%
Average			+88.6%

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pay 3.3% less for transportation

	Oman	French Polynesia
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$2.34 OMR0.900	$5.53 CFPF589	+136.3%
Monthly public transit pass	$55.92 OMR21.500	$14.08 CFPF1,499	-74.8%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$21,976.63 OMR8,450.010	$18,297.59 CFPF2M	-16.7%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$15.03 OMR5.780	$28.90 CFPF3,078	+92.3%
Average			-3.3%

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pay 2.2 times more for housing

	Oman	French Polynesia
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$78.05 OMR30.010	$72.32 CFPF7,703	-7.3%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$485.58 OMR186.710	$1,184.65 CFPF126K	+144.0%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$358.74 OMR137.930	$938.34 CFPF99,941	+161.6%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$88.60 OMR34.060	$138.13 CFPF14,712	+55.9%
Average			+123.5%

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pay 54.5% more for childcare

	Oman	French Polynesia
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$270.15 OMR103.870	$469.17 CFPF49,970	+73.7%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$6,828.04 OMR2,625.380	$9,383.38 CFPF999K	+37.4%
Average			+54.5%

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pay 0.8% less for entertainment and sports

	Oman	French Polynesia
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$11.38 OMR4.380	$4.93 CFPF525	-56.7%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$5.34 OMR2.060	$4.18 CFPF445	-21.8%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$6.18 OMR2.370	$12.86 CFPF1,369	+108.2%
Monthly membership at local gym	$57.14 OMR21.970	$68.01 CFPF7,243	+19.0%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$9.10 OMR3.500	$13.14 CFPF1,399	+44.3%
Average			-0.8%

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pay 43.4% more for clothing

	Oman	French Polynesia
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$45.42 OMR17.470	$68.78 CFPF7,326	+51.4%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$39.55 OMR15.210	$71.91 CFPF7,659	+81.8%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$75.67 OMR29.090	$78.16 CFPF8,325	+3.3%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$59.96 OMR23.060	$89.14 CFPF9,494	+48.7%
Average			+43.4%

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