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Oman

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French Polynesia

French Polynesia vs. Sohar Cost of Living Summary

French Polynesia is 70.4% more expensive than Sohar.

Restaurants: pay 2.5 times more in French Polynesia
Groceries: pay 84.3% more in French Polynesia
Transportation: pay 3.5% more in French Polynesia
Housing: pay 2.2 times more in French Polynesia
Childcare: pay 44.8% more in French Polynesia
Entertainment and Sports: pay 3.5% less in French Polynesia
Clothing: pay 42.5% more in French Polynesia

The cost of restaurants, housing, groceries, childcare, clothing, and transportation in French Polynesia are more expensive than in Sohar. Notably, restaurants, housing, and groceries are significantly more expensive in French Polynesia.

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French Polynesia vs. Sohar Cost Breakdown

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

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pay 2.5 times more for restaurants

	Sohar	French Polynesia
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$6.50 OMR2.500	$16.89 CFPF1,799	+159.8%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$9.10 OMR3.500	$13.02 CFPF1,387	+43.0%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.67 OMR0.260	$2.39 CFPF254	+258.3%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.29 OMR0.110	$2.90 CFPF309	+915.1%
Average			+149.5%

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pay 84.3% more for groceries

	Sohar	French Polynesia
Bread 1 loaf	$1.08 OMR0.420	$3.21 CFPF342	+196.6%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$6.76 OMR2.600	$13.92 CFPF1,482	+105.8%
Milk (1 gallon)	$8.20 OMR3.150	$5.14 CFPF547	-37.3%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.76 OMR1.060	$6.87 CFPF731	+149.0%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$4.13 OMR1.590	$6.65 CFPF708	+61.1%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.49 OMR0.570	$2.39 CFPF255	+60.1%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.97 OMR0.370	$1.30 CFPF139	+33.9%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.14 OMR0.440	$2.68 CFPF286	+135.1%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.55 OMR0.210	$3.53 CFPF376	+546.5%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.81 OMR0.310	$1.11 CFPF118	+37.1%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.83 OMR0.320	$1.00 CFPF107	+21.2%
Average			+84.3%

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pay 3.5% more for transportation

	Sohar	French Polynesia
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$2.35 OMR0.900	$5.53 CFPF589	+134.9%
Monthly public transit pass	$52.02 OMR20.000	$14.08 CFPF1,499	-72.9%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$18,206.03 OMR7,000.220	$18,297.59 CFPF2M	+0.5%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$15.74 OMR6.050	$28.90 CFPF3,078	+83.7%
Average			+3.5%

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pay 2.2 times more for housing

	Sohar	French Polynesia
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$89.08 OMR34.250	$72.32 CFPF7,703	-18.8%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$494.16 OMR190.010	$1,184.65 CFPF126K	+139.7%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$383.63 OMR147.500	$938.34 CFPF99,941	+144.6%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$78.31 OMR30.110	$138.13 CFPF14,712	+76.4%
Average			+118.6%

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pay 44.8% more for childcare

	Sohar	French Polynesia
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$299.10 OMR115.000	$469.17 CFPF49,970	+56.9%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$7,022.33 OMR2,700.080	$9,383.38 CFPF999K	+33.6%
Average			+44.8%

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pay 3.5% less for entertainment and sports

	Sohar	French Polynesia
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$13.00 OMR5.000	$4.93 CFPF525	-62.1%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$4.86 OMR1.870	$4.18 CFPF445	-14.1%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$5.98 OMR2.300	$12.86 CFPF1,369	+114.9%
Monthly membership at local gym	$48.77 OMR18.750	$68.01 CFPF7,243	+39.5%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$11.70 OMR4.500	$13.14 CFPF1,399	+12.2%
Average			-3.5%

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pay 42.5% more for clothing

	Sohar	French Polynesia
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$51.15 OMR19.670	$68.78 CFPF7,326	+34.5%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$44.21 OMR17.000	$71.91 CFPF7,659	+62.6%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$78.89 OMR30.330	$78.16 CFPF8,325	-0.9%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$46.82 OMR18.000	$89.14 CFPF9,494	+90.4%
Average			+42.5%

Sohar vs. French Polynesia - Cost of clothing

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