Cost of living comparison

French Polynesia

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South Korea

Daegu vs. Papeete Cost of Living Summary

Daegu is 9.4% cheaper than Papeete.

Restaurants: pay 63.2% less in Daegu
Groceries: pay 37.6% more in Daegu
Transportation: pay 29.2% less in Daegu
Housing: pay 53.6% less in Daegu
Childcare: pay 67.9% more in Daegu
Entertainment and Sports: pay 30.3% less in Daegu
Clothing: pay 5.0% more in Daegu

The cost of childcare, groceries, and clothing in Daegu are more expensive than in Papeete. Expenses including restaurants, housing, entertainment and sports, and transportation are lower in Daegu.

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Daegu vs. Papeete Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Daegu instead of Papeete, you would:

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pay 63.2% less for restaurants

	Papeete	Daegu
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$19.58 CFPF2,035	$6.72 ₩9,317	-65.7%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$14.68 CFPF1,526	$5.48 ₩7,600	-62.7%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$3.13 CFPF326	$1.48 ₩2,047	-52.9%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$2.77 CFPF288	$0.79 ₩1,095	-71.5%
Average			-63.2%

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pay 37.6% more for groceries

	Papeete	Daegu
Bread 1 loaf	$0.78 CFPF81	$4.50 ₩6,243	+475.2%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$13.05 CFPF1,357	$5.54 ₩7,674	-57.6%
Milk (1 gallon)	$6.30 CFPF655	$8.81 ₩12,217	+39.9%
Eggs 1 dozen	$6.48 CFPF674	$2.66 ₩3,686	-59.0%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$7.66 CFPF796	$3.10 ₩4,301	-59.5%
Apples (1 lb)	$2.37 CFPF246	$3.56 ₩4,940	+50.5%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.22 CFPF127	$1.68 ₩2,329	+37.6%
Oranges (1 lb)	$2.66 CFPF277	$2.67 ₩3,707	+0.4%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$3.55 CFPF369	$3.29 ₩4,559	-7.4%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.37 CFPF142	$1.07 ₩1,485	-21.5%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.22 CFPF127	$1.41 ₩1,954	+15.5%
Average			+37.6%

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pay 29.2% less for transportation

	Papeete	Daegu
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$5.99 CFPF623	$4.32 ₩5,993	-27.8%
Monthly public transit pass	??	$70.76 ₩98,071
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$19,575.51 CFPF2M	$26,696.92 ₩37M	+36.4%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$205.54 CFPF21,368	$7.54 ₩10,445	-96.3%
Average			-29.2%

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pay 53.6% less for housing

	Papeete	Daegu
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$68.84 CFPF7,156	$19.81 ₩27,460	-71.2%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$1,394.76 CFPF145K	$379.34 ₩526K	-72.8%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$978.78 CFPF102K	$249.67 ₩346K	-74.5%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$144.08 CFPF14,978	$149.85 ₩208K	+4.0%
Average			-53.6%

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pay 67.9% more for childcare

	Papeete	Daegu
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$489.39 CFPF50,875	$254.87 ₩353K	-47.9%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$9,787.76 CFPF1M	$27,763.25 ₩38M	+183.7%
Average			+67.9%

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pay 30.3% less for entertainment and sports

	Papeete	Daegu
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$3.18 CFPF331	$3.54 ₩4,904	+11.2%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$4.04 CFPF420	$3.46 ₩4,795	-14.3%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$12.14 CFPF1,262	$3.18 ₩4,413	-73.8%
Monthly membership at local gym	$88.09 CFPF9,158	$48.82 ₩67,669	-44.6%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$14.68 CFPF1,526	$10.26 ₩14,220	-30.1%
Average			-30.3%

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pay 5.0% more for clothing

	Papeete	Daegu
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$71.74 CFPF7,458	$53.11 ₩73,608	-26.0%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$75.01 CFPF7,797	$47.76 ₩66,198	-36.3%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$81.53 CFPF8,476	$91.70 ₩127K	+12.5%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$92.98 CFPF9,666	$158.02 ₩219K	+69.9%
Average			+5.0%

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