Cost of living comparison
compared to
French Polynesia vs. San Diego Cost of Living Summary
French Polynesia is 34.7% more expensive than San Diego.
- Restaurants
-
pay 8.0% less in French Polynesia
- Groceries
-
pay 23.9% more in French Polynesia
- Transportation
-
pay 4.1 times more in French Polynesia
- Housing
-
pay 33.1% less in French Polynesia
- Childcare
-
pay 69.0% less in French Polynesia
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 18.6% less in French Polynesia
- Clothing
-
pay 33.1% more in French Polynesia
The cost of transportation, clothing, and groceries in French Polynesia are more expensive than in San Diego. Expenses including childcare, housing, entertainment and sports, and restaurants are lower in French Polynesia. Notably, transportation is significantly more expensive in French Polynesia.
French Polynesia vs. San Diego Cost Breakdown
If you lived in French Polynesia instead of San Diego, you would:
pay 8.0% less for restaurants
|
San Diego
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$21.00
|
$17.45
CFPF1,796
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$15.00
|
$13.03
CFPF1,341
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$3.03
|
$2.80
CFPF288
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.50
|
$2.65
CFPF272
|
|
San Diego vs. French Polynesia - Cost of restaurants
pay 23.9% more for groceries
|
San Diego
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$4.57
|
$0.78
CFPF81
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.36
|
$13.05
CFPF1,343
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.78
|
$6.30
CFPF648
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$5.84
|
$8.38
CFPF862
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$6.07
|
$7.66
CFPF788
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.22
|
$2.37
CFPF244
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.78
|
$1.22
CFPF126
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.91
|
$2.66
CFPF274
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.26
|
$3.60
CFPF370
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.42
|
$1.37
CFPF140
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.12
|
$1.22
CFPF126
|
|
San Diego vs. French Polynesia - Cost of groceries
pay 4.1 times more for transportation
|
San Diego
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.76
|
$5.87
CFPF604
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$72.00
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,965.00
|
$19,575.51
CFPF2,014,378
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$19.40
|
$205.54
CFPF21,151
|
|
San Diego vs. French Polynesia - Cost of transportation
pay 33.1% less for housing
|
San Diego
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$82.19
|
$107.34
CFPF11,045
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$3,033.00
|
$1,382.49
CFPF142,262
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$2,538.64
|
$1,076.62
CFPF110,788
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$205.84
|
$100.79
CFPF10,371
|
|
San Diego vs. French Polynesia - Cost of housing
pay 69.0% less for childcare
|
San Diego
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,750.00
|
$489.39
CFPF50,359
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$28,750.00
|
$9,787.76
CFPF1,007,189
|
|
San Diego vs. French Polynesia - Cost of childcare
pay 18.6% less for entertainment and sports
|
San Diego
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$8.00
|
$4.53
CFPF466
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.90
|
$4.37
CFPF450
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$12.00
|
$12.14
CFPF1,249
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$73.21
|
$70.94
CFPF7,299
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$17.50
|
$13.70
CFPF1,410
|
|
San Diego vs. French Polynesia - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 33.1% more for clothing
|
San Diego
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$60.72
|
$105.95
CFPF10,902
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$58.44
|
$84.22
CFPF8,667
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$105.68
|
$128.36
CFPF13,209
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$126.25
|
$116.57
CFPF11,995
|
|
San Diego vs. French Polynesia - Cost of clothing
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