Cost of living comparison
compared to
French Polynesia vs. Thailand Cost of Living Summary
French Polynesia is 2.1 times more expensive than Thailand overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 3.8 times more in French Polynesia
- Groceries
-
pay 2.2 times more in French Polynesia
- Transportation
-
pay 20.0% less in French Polynesia
- Housing
-
pay 3.1 times more in French Polynesia
- Childcare
-
pay 13.9% less in French Polynesia
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 2.0 times more in French Polynesia
- Clothing
-
pay 38.1% more in French Polynesia
The cost of restaurants, housing, groceries, entertainment and sports, and clothing in French Polynesia are more expensive than in Thailand. Expenses including transportation and childcare are lower in French Polynesia. Notably, restaurants, housing, and groceries are significantly more expensive in French Polynesia.
French Polynesia vs. Thailand Cost Breakdown
If you lived in French Polynesia instead of Thailand, you would:
pay 3.8 times more for restaurants
|
Thailand
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$2.89
THB96.05
|
$16.89
CFPF1,794
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$6.99
THB232.42
|
$13.02
CFPF1,383
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.75
THB24.81
|
$2.39
CFPF254
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.37
THB12.19
|
$2.90
CFPF308
|
|
Thailand vs. French Polynesia - Cost of restaurants
pay 2.2 times more for groceries
|
Thailand
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.34
THB44.43
|
$3.21
CFPF341
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.95
THB264.36
|
$13.92
CFPF1,478
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.12
THB236.74
|
$5.14
CFPF546
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.06
THB68.55
|
$6.87
CFPF729
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.37
THB45.52
|
$6.65
CFPF706
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.35
THB44.98
|
$2.39
CFPF254
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.57
THB18.99
|
$1.30
CFPF138
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.93
THB31.07
|
$2.68
CFPF285
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.82
THB27.38
|
$3.53
CFPF375
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.72
THB24.01
|
$1.11
CFPF117
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.57
THB18.88
|
$1.00
CFPF106
|
|
Thailand vs. French Polynesia - Cost of groceries
pay 20.0% less for transportation
|
Thailand
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.07
THB168.49
|
$5.53
CFPF587
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$32.87
THB1,093.53
|
$14.08
CFPF1,495
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$29,201.01
THB971K
|
$18,297.59
CFPF2M
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$10.77
THB358.41
|
$28.90
CFPF3,070
|
|
Thailand vs. French Polynesia - Cost of transportation
pay 3.1 times more for housing
|
Thailand
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$19.17
THB637.71
|
$72.32
CFPF7,681
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$407.64
THB13,560.34
|
$1,184.65
CFPF126K
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$268.13
THB8,919.39
|
$938.34
CFPF99,660
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$60.86
THB2,024.59
|
$138.13
CFPF14,671
|
|
Thailand vs. French Polynesia - Cost of housing
pay 13.9% less for childcare
|
Thailand
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$515.68
THB17,154.28
|
$469.17
CFPF49,830
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$11,528.28
THB383K
|
$9,383.38
CFPF997K
|
|
Thailand vs. French Polynesia - Cost of childcare
pay 2.0 times more for entertainment and sports
|
Thailand
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.10
THB69.86
|
$4.93
CFPF523
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.00
THB66.47
|
$4.18
CFPF444
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$4.15
THB138.07
|
$12.86
CFPF1,365
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$50.07
THB1,665.52
|
$68.01
CFPF7,223
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.05
THB201.30
|
$13.14
CFPF1,395
|
|
Thailand vs. French Polynesia - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 38.1% more for clothing
|
Thailand
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$44.30
THB1,473.73
|
$68.78
CFPF7,305
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$32.84
THB1,092.57
|
$71.91
CFPF7,637
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$83.65
THB2,782.57
|
$78.16
CFPF8,302
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$77.91
THB2,591.55
|
$89.14
CFPF9,468
|
|
Thailand vs. French Polynesia - Cost of clothing
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