Cost of living comparison
compared to
French Polynesia vs. United States Cost of Living Summary
French Polynesia is 59.3% more expensive than United States overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 12.1% more in French Polynesia
- Groceries
-
pay 32.6% more in French Polynesia
- Transportation
-
pay 4.7 times more in French Polynesia
- Housing
-
pay 4.5% less in French Polynesia
- Childcare
-
pay 61.2% less in French Polynesia
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 4.7% more in French Polynesia
- Clothing
-
pay 64.9% more in French Polynesia
The cost of transportation, clothing, groceries, restaurants, and entertainment and sports in French Polynesia are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including childcare and housing are lower in French Polynesia. Notably, transportation is significantly more expensive in French Polynesia.
French Polynesia vs. United States Cost Breakdown
If you lived in French Polynesia instead of United States, you would:
pay 12.1% more for restaurants
|
United States
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$19.45
|
$17.45
CFPF1,792
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.12
|
$13.03
CFPF1,337
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.56
|
$2.80
CFPF287
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.00
|
$2.65
CFPF272
|
|
United States vs. French Polynesia - Cost of restaurants
pay 32.6% more for groceries
|
United States
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.56
|
$0.78
CFPF80
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.50
|
$13.05
CFPF1,340
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.97
|
$6.30
CFPF647
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.27
|
$8.38
CFPF860
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.41
|
$7.66
CFPF786
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
|
$2.37
CFPF243
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.78
|
$1.22
CFPF125
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.04
|
$2.66
CFPF273
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.21
|
$3.60
CFPF369
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.34
|
$1.37
CFPF140
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.38
|
$1.22
CFPF125
|
|
United States vs. French Polynesia - Cost of groceries
pay 4.7 times more for transportation
|
United States
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.41
|
$5.87
CFPF602
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$65.85
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$32,336.38
|
$19,575.51
CFPF2,009,791
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.61
|
$205.54
CFPF21,103
|
|
United States vs. French Polynesia - Cost of transportation
pay 4.5% less for housing
|
United States
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$68.97
|
$107.34
CFPF11,020
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,664.59
|
$1,382.49
CFPF141,938
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,416.15
|
$1,076.62
CFPF110,535
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$150.19
|
$100.79
CFPF10,348
|
|
United States vs. French Polynesia - Cost of housing
pay 61.2% less for childcare
|
United States
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,387.27
|
$489.39
CFPF50,245
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$23,196.46
|
$9,787.76
CFPF1,004,895
|
|
United States vs. French Polynesia - Cost of childcare
pay 4.7% more for entertainment and sports
|
United States
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.84
|
$4.53
CFPF465
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.15
|
$4.37
CFPF449
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.90
|
$12.14
CFPF1,246
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$51.45
|
$70.94
CFPF7,283
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.64
|
$13.70
CFPF1,407
|
|
United States vs. French Polynesia - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 64.9% more for clothing
|
United States
|
French Polynesia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$51.08
|
$105.95
CFPF10,878
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$41.81
|
$84.22
CFPF8,647
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$87.56
|
$128.36
CFPF13,179
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$112.04
|
$116.57
CFPF11,968
|
|
United States vs. French Polynesia - Cost of clothing
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