Cost of living comparison
compared to
French Polynesia vs. South Korea Cost of Living Summary
French Polynesia is 2.9 times more expensive than South Korea overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 2.5 times more in French Polynesia
- Groceries
-
pay 31.9% more in French Polynesia
- Transportation
-
pay 8.9 times more in French Polynesia
- Housing
-
pay 2.9 times more in French Polynesia
- Childcare
-
pay 2.8% less in French Polynesia
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 85.3% more in French Polynesia
- Clothing
-
pay 53.8% more in French Polynesia
The cost of transportation, housing, restaurants, entertainment and sports, clothing, and groceries in French Polynesia are more expensive than in South Korea. Notably, transportation, housing, and restaurants are significantly more expensive in French Polynesia.
French Polynesia vs. South Korea Cost Breakdown
If you lived in French Polynesia instead of South Korea, you would:
pay 2.5 times more for restaurants
|
South Korea
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$6.72
₩9,920
|
$17.45
CFPF1,778
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$5.50
₩8,112
|
$13.03
CFPF1,327
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.47
₩2,164
|
$2.80
CFPF285
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.82
₩1,217
|
$2.65
CFPF270
|
|
South Korea vs. French Polynesia - Cost of restaurants
pay 31.9% more for groceries
|
South Korea
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.87
₩4,241
|
$0.78
CFPF80
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.63
₩8,301
|
$13.05
CFPF1,330
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.67
₩11,326
|
$6.30
CFPF642
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.84
₩4,186
|
$8.38
CFPF854
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.34
₩4,923
|
$7.66
CFPF780
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$3.24
₩4,775
|
$2.37
CFPF241
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.39
₩2,048
|
$1.22
CFPF124
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.80
₩4,127
|
$2.66
CFPF271
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.40
₩3,548
|
$3.60
CFPF366
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.78
₩2,630
|
$1.37
CFPF139
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.20
₩1,777
|
$1.22
CFPF124
|
|
South Korea vs. French Polynesia - Cost of groceries
pay 8.9 times more for transportation
|
South Korea
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.40
₩6,494
|
$5.87
CFPF598
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$47.17
₩69,616
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$26,440.41
₩39,019,698
|
$19,575.51
CFPF1,994,604
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$8.33
₩12,296
|
$205.54
CFPF20,943
|
|
South Korea vs. French Polynesia - Cost of transportation
pay 2.9 times more for housing
|
South Korea
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$21.68
₩32,001
|
$107.34
CFPF10,937
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$473.91
₩699,370
|
$1,382.49
CFPF140,865
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$357.19
₩527,120
|
$1,076.62
CFPF109,700
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$132.53
₩195,586
|
$100.79
CFPF10,269
|
|
South Korea vs. French Polynesia - Cost of housing
pay 2.8% less for childcare
|
South Korea
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$378.52
₩558,610
|
$489.39
CFPF49,865
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$15,055.40
₩22,218,164
|
$9,787.76
CFPF997,302
|
|
South Korea vs. French Polynesia - Cost of childcare
pay 85.3% more for entertainment and sports
|
South Korea
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.12
₩4,602
|
$4.53
CFPF461
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.57
₩5,265
|
$4.37
CFPF446
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.18
₩4,699
|
$12.14
CFPF1,237
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$49.86
₩73,581
|
$70.94
CFPF7,228
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$10.12
₩14,932
|
$13.70
CFPF1,396
|
|
South Korea vs. French Polynesia - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 53.8% more for clothing
|
South Korea
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$66.46
₩98,079
|
$105.95
CFPF10,795
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$50.68
₩74,796
|
$84.22
CFPF8,581
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$72.74
₩107,346
|
$128.36
CFPF13,079
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$103.23
₩152,349
|
$116.57
CFPF11,877
|
|
South Korea vs. French Polynesia - Cost of clothing
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