Cost of living comparison

French Polynesia

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Cameroon

Douala vs. Papeete Cost of Living Summary

Douala is 18.6% cheaper than Papeete.

Restaurants: pay 58.4% less in Douala
Groceries: pay 30.2% less in Douala
Transportation: pay 16.5% less in Douala
Housing: pay 21.6% more in Douala
Childcare: pay 26.9% less in Douala
Entertainment and Sports: pay 59.0% less in Douala
Clothing: pay 39.3% more in Douala

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

Douala vs. Papeete Cost Breakdown

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

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pay 58.4% less for restaurants

	Papeete	Douala
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$19.58 CFPF2,027	$8.94 FCFA5,091	-54.3%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$14.68 CFPF1,520	$5.37 FCFA3,054	-63.4%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$3.13 CFPF324	$1.71 FCFA975	-45.3%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$2.77 CFPF287	$0.81 FCFA462	-70.7%
Average			-58.4%

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pay 30.2% less for groceries

	Papeete	Douala
Bread 1 loaf	$0.78 CFPF81	$0.44 FCFA251	-43.8%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$13.05 CFPF1,351	$7.15 FCFA4,072	-45.2%
Milk (1 gallon)	$6.30 CFPF652	$11.00 FCFA6,263	+74.7%
Eggs 1 dozen	$6.48 CFPF671	$1.90 FCFA1,079	-70.7%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$7.66 CFPF793	$2.84 FCFA1,616	-62.9%
Apples (1 lb)	$2.37 CFPF245	$2.07 FCFA1,178	-12.6%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.22 CFPF126	$0.95 FCFA539	-22.5%
Oranges (1 lb)	$2.66 CFPF276	$0.97 FCFA554	-63.4%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$3.55 CFPF368	$0.64 FCFA365	-81.9%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.37 CFPF141	$1.54 FCFA878	+13.0%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.22 CFPF126	$1.01 FCFA578	-16.9%
Average			-30.2%

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pay 16.5% less for transportation

	Papeete	Douala
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$5.99 CFPF620	$5.32 FCFA3,025	-11.3%
Monthly public transit pass	??	$17.89 FCFA10,181
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$19,575.51 CFPF2M	$31,302.80 FCFA18M	+59.9%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$205.54 CFPF21,283	$4.11 FCFA2,342	-98.0%
Average			-16.5%

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pay 21.6% more for housing

	Papeete	Douala
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$68.84 CFPF7,128	$184.84 FCFA105K	+168.5%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$1,394.76 CFPF144K	$925.78 FCFA527K	-33.6%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$978.78 CFPF101K	$596.01 FCFA339K	-39.1%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$144.08 CFPF14,919	$130.29 FCFA74,158	-9.6%
Average			+21.6%

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pay 26.9% less for childcare

	Papeete	Douala
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$489.39 CFPF50,674	$539.30 FCFA307K	+10.2%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$9,787.76 CFPF1M	$3,522.91 FCFA2M	-64.0%
Average			-26.9%

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pay 59.0% less for entertainment and sports

	Papeete	Douala
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$3.18 CFPF329	$1.16 FCFA662	-63.4%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$4.04 CFPF418	$2.06 FCFA1,174	-48.9%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$12.14 CFPF1,257	$3.58 FCFA2,036	-70.5%
Monthly membership at local gym	$88.09 CFPF9,121	$23.85 FCFA13,575	-72.9%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$14.68 CFPF1,520	$8.94 FCFA5,091	-39.1%
Average			-59.0%

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pay 39.3% more for clothing

	Papeete	Douala
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$71.74 CFPF7,429	$83.53 FCFA47,546	+16.4%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$75.01 CFPF7,767	$70.06 FCFA39,876	-6.6%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$81.53 CFPF8,442	$145.38 FCFA82,750	+78.3%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$92.98 CFPF9,628	$157.25 FCFA89,502	+69.1%
Average			+39.3%

Papeete vs. Douala - Cost of clothing

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