Cost of living comparison
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French Polynesia vs. Romania Cost of Living Summary
French Polynesia is 3.5 times more expensive than Romania overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 64.0% more in French Polynesia
- Groceries
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pay 2.8 times more in French Polynesia
- Transportation
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pay 10.2 times more in French Polynesia
- Housing
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pay 4.9 times more in French Polynesia
- Childcare
-
pay 8.8% more in French Polynesia
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 88.1% more in French Polynesia
- Clothing
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pay 68.4% more in French Polynesia
The cost of transportation, housing, groceries, entertainment and sports, clothing, and restaurants in French Polynesia are more expensive than in Romania. Notably, transportation, housing, and groceries are significantly more expensive in French Polynesia.
French Polynesia vs. Romania Cost Breakdown
If you lived in French Polynesia instead of Romania, you would:
pay 64.0% more for restaurants
|
Romania
|
French Polynesia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$10.04
RON44.12
|
$17.45
CFPF1,796
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$7.48
RON32.85
|
$13.03
CFPF1,341
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.94
RON8.52
|
$2.80
CFPF288
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.61
RON7.09
|
$2.65
CFPF272
|
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pay 2.8 times more for groceries
|
Romania
|
French Polynesia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.18
RON5.19
|
$0.78
CFPF81
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.01
RON17.63
|
$13.05
CFPF1,343
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.61
RON24.64
|
$6.30
CFPF648
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.05
RON13.38
|
$8.38
CFPF862
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.90
RON12.74
|
$7.66
CFPF788
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.51
RON2.23
|
$2.37
CFPF244
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.70
RON3.06
|
$1.22
CFPF126
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.70
RON3.09
|
$2.66
CFPF274
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.93
RON4.09
|
$3.60
CFPF370
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.39
RON1.73
|
$1.37
CFPF140
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.42
RON1.82
|
$1.22
CFPF126
|
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pay 10.2 times more for transportation
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Romania
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French Polynesia
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$6.02
RON26.45
|
$5.87
CFPF604
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$23.52
RON103.31
|
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$27,339.27
RON120,090.50
|
$19,575.51
CFPF2,014,378
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$7.08
RON31.10
|
$205.54
CFPF21,151
|
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pay 4.9 times more for housing
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Romania
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French Polynesia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$9.24
RON40.59
|
$107.34
CFPF11,045
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$390.19
RON1,713.96
|
$1,382.49
CFPF142,262
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$289.13
RON1,270.02
|
$1,076.62
CFPF110,788
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$116.41
RON511.34
|
$100.79
CFPF10,371
|
|
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pay 8.8% more for childcare
|
Romania
|
French Polynesia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$526.34
RON2,311.99
|
$489.39
CFPF50,359
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$7,853.44
RON34,497.00
|
$9,787.76
CFPF1,007,189
|
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pay 88.1% more for entertainment and sports
|
Romania
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French Polynesia
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.34
RON10.30
|
$4.53
CFPF466
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.50
RON11.00
|
$4.37
CFPF450
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$5.88
RON25.83
|
$12.14
CFPF1,249
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$42.19
RON185.34
|
$70.94
CFPF7,299
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.90
RON30.33
|
$13.70
CFPF1,410
|
|
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pay 68.4% more for clothing
|
Romania
|
French Polynesia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$66.67
RON292.86
|
$105.95
CFPF10,902
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$38.50
RON169.11
|
$84.22
CFPF8,667
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$78.13
RON343.19
|
$128.36
CFPF13,209
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$88.57
RON389.07
|
$116.57
CFPF11,995
|
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