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French Polynesia vs. Reykjavik Cost of Living Summary

French Polynesia is 15.0% more expensive than Reykjavik.

Restaurants: pay 24.3% less in French Polynesia
Groceries: pay 8.8% more in French Polynesia
Transportation: pay 2.8 times more in French Polynesia
Housing: pay 2.6% more in French Polynesia
Childcare: pay 9.4% less in French Polynesia
Entertainment and Sports: pay 29.3% less in French Polynesia
Clothing: pay 20.5% less in French Polynesia

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

French Polynesia vs. Reykjavik Cost Breakdown

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

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pay 24.3% less for restaurants

	Reykjavik	French Polynesia
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$27.48 ISK3,517	$17.45 CFPF1,796	-36.5%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$22.76 ISK2,913	$13.03 CFPF1,341	-42.8%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$3.34 ISK427	$2.80 CFPF288	-16.0%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$2.70 ISK345	$2.65 CFPF272	-1.9%
Average			-24.3%

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pay 8.8% more for groceries

	Reykjavik	French Polynesia
Bread 1 loaf	$4.63 ISK593	$0.78 CFPF81	-83.1%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$9.44 ISK1,208	$13.05 CFPF1,343	+38.3%
Milk (1 gallon)	$7.63 ISK976	$6.30 CFPF648	-17.4%
Eggs 1 dozen	$6.50 ISK832	$8.38 CFPF862	+28.8%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$11.29 ISK1,445	$7.66 CFPF788	-32.2%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.59 ISK204	$2.37 CFPF244	+48.9%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.17 ISK150	$1.22 CFPF126	+4.4%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.49 ISK190	$2.66 CFPF274	+79.0%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$2.54 ISK325	$3.60 CFPF370	+41.8%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.70 ISK217	$1.37 CFPF140	-19.5%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.13 ISK145	$1.22 CFPF126	+8.0%
Average			+8.8%

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pay 2.8 times more for transportation

	Reykjavik	French Polynesia
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$9.66 ISK1,236	$5.87 CFPF604	-39.3%
Monthly public transit pass	$88.58 ISK11,337	??
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$50,771.00 ISK6,497,672	$19,575.51 CFPF2,014,378	-61.4%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$28.07 ISK3,592	$205.54 CFPF21,151	+632.3%
Average			+177.2%

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pay 2.6% more for housing

	Reykjavik	French Polynesia
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$81.97 ISK10,490	$107.34 CFPF11,045	+30.9%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$2,259.48 ISK289,169	$1,382.49 CFPF142,262	-38.8%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$2,034.90 ISK260,427	$1,076.62 CFPF110,788	-47.1%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$60.87 ISK7,791	$100.79 CFPF10,371	+65.6%
Average			+2.6%

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pay 9.4% less for childcare

	Reykjavik	French Polynesia
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$327.78 ISK41,949	$489.39 CFPF50,359	+49.3%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$30,711.08 ISK3,930,404	$9,787.76 CFPF1,007,189	-68.1%
Average			-9.4%

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pay 29.3% less for entertainment and sports

	Reykjavik	French Polynesia
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$13.12 ISK1,680	$4.53 CFPF466	-65.5%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$6.17 ISK790	$4.37 CFPF450	-29.2%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$13.94 ISK1,783	$12.14 CFPF1,249	-12.9%
Monthly membership at local gym	$87.35 ISK11,179	$70.94 CFPF7,299	-18.8%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$17.18 ISK2,199	$13.70 CFPF1,410	-20.3%
Average			-29.3%

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pay 20.5% less for clothing

	Reykjavik	French Polynesia
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$145.10 ISK18,569	$105.95 CFPF10,902	-27.0%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$63.97 ISK8,187	$84.22 CFPF8,667	+31.7%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$193.43 ISK24,755	$128.36 CFPF13,209	-33.6%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$248.79 ISK31,840	$116.57 CFPF11,995	-53.1%
Average			-20.5%

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