Cost of living comparison
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Staten Island vs. Papeete Cost of Living Summary
Staten Island is 40.3% more expensive than Papeete.
- Restaurants
- pay 18.6% less in Staten Island
- Groceries
- pay 45.7% more in Staten Island
- Transportation
- pay 15.9% less in Staten Island
- Housing
- pay 20.1% more in Staten Island
- Childcare
- pay 2.9 times more in Staten Island
- Entertainment and Sports
- pay 64.6% more in Staten Island
- Clothing
- pay 0.2% less in Staten Island
Staten Island vs. Papeete Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Staten Island instead of Papeete, you would:
pay 18.6% less for restaurants
Papeete | Staten Island | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $19.58 CFPF2,051 | $22.00 | |
| Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar | $14.68 CFPF1,538 | $12.00 | |
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $3.13 CFPF328 | $2.33 | |
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $2.77 CFPF291 | $1.58 | |
Papeete vs. Staten Island - Cost of restaurants
pay 45.7% more for groceries
Papeete | Staten Island | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread 1 loaf | $0.78 CFPF82 | $4.59 | |
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $13.05 CFPF1,367 | $8.89 | |
| Milk (1 gallon) | $6.30 CFPF660 | $5.72 | |
| Eggs 1 dozen | $6.48 CFPF679 | $7.06 | |
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $7.66 CFPF802 | $6.00 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $2.37 CFPF248 | $3.00 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $1.22 CFPF128 | $1.29 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $2.66 CFPF279 | $2.60 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $3.55 CFPF372 | $2.68 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.37 CFPF143 | $1.63 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.22 CFPF128 | $1.78 | |
Papeete vs. Staten Island - Cost of groceries
pay 15.9% less for transportation
Papeete | Staten Island | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $5.99 CFPF628 | $3.40 | |
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? | ?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $19,575.51 CFPF2M | $36,344.69 | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $205.54 CFPF21,535 | $20.40 | |
Papeete vs. Staten Island - Cost of transportation
pay 20.1% more for housing
Papeete | Staten Island | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl | $68.84 CFPF7,213 | $67.59 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $1,394.76 CFPF146K | $1,750.00 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $978.78 CFPF103K | $1,400.00 | |
| Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating | $144.08 CFPF15,096 | $164.03 | |
Papeete vs. Staten Island - Cost of housing
pay 2.9 times more for childcare
Papeete | Staten Island | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $489.39 CFPF51,275 | $2,000.00 | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $9,787.76 CFPF1M | $16,000.00 | |
Papeete vs. Staten Island - Cost of childcare
pay 64.6% more for entertainment and sports
Papeete | Staten Island | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $3.18 CFPF333 | $8.00 | |
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $4.04 CFPF423 | $5.91 | |
| Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar | $12.14 CFPF1,272 | $19.00 | |
| Monthly membership at local gym | $88.09 CFPF9,229 | $116.67 | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $14.68 CFPF1,538 | $20.00 | |
Papeete vs. Staten Island - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 0.2% less for clothing
Papeete | Staten Island | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular jeans Levi's brand | $71.74 CFPF7,517 | $67.80 | |
| Regular dress from H&M or similar store | $75.01 CFPF7,859 | $37.50 | |
| Running shoes Nike or Adidas | $81.53 CFPF8,542 | $115.58 | |
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $92.98 CFPF9,742 | $105.00 | |
Papeete vs. Staten Island - Cost of clothing
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