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Cost of Living & Prices:
French Polynesia vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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French Polynesia vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.26 times less for grocery shopping in French Polynesia than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.47 EUR (3.81 USD) in French Polynesia and 5.33 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.9% lower in French Polynesia.

3.47 EUR
5.33 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.36 EUR (2.59 USD) in French Polynesia and 2.18 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 7.6% lower in the United States.

2.36 EUR
2.18 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 15.08 EUR (16.53 USD) in French Polynesia and 19.15 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21.3% lower in French Polynesia.

15.08 EUR
19.15 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 13.58 EUR (14.88 USD) in French Polynesia and 16.42 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17.3% lower in French Polynesia.

13.58 EUR
16.42 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 12.15 EUR (13.32 USD) in French Polynesia and 15.89 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23.5% lower in French Polynesia.

12.15 EUR
15.89 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 13.11 EUR (14.37 USD) in French Polynesia and 14.6 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10.2% lower in French Polynesia.

13.11 EUR
14.60 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.31 EUR (2.53 USD) in French Polynesia and 2.93 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21.2% lower in French Polynesia.

2.31 EUR
2.93 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.29 EUR (4.71 USD) for 12 eggs in French Polynesia and 4.32 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 0.7% lower in French Polynesia.

4.29 EUR
4.32 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.2 EUR (2.41 USD) in French Polynesia and 3.59 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 38.7% lower in French Polynesia.

2.20 EUR
3.59 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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22.80 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.85 EUR (3.12 USD) in French Polynesia and 2.59 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9.1% lower in the United States.

2.85 EUR
2.59 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.16 EUR (2.37 USD) in French Polynesia and 3.9 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.6% lower in French Polynesia.

2.16 EUR
3.90 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 9.74 EUR (10.68 USD) in French Polynesia and 15.25 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.1% lower in French Polynesia.

9.74 EUR
15.25 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 2.4 EUR (2.63 USD) in French Polynesia and 1.14 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.5% lower in the United States.

2.40 EUR
1.14 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.09 EUR (2.29 USD) in French Polynesia and 3.56 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.3% lower in French Polynesia.

2.09 EUR
3.56 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 6.68 EUR (7.32 USD) in French Polynesia and 4.86 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27.2% lower in the United States.

6.68 EUR
4.86 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 4.6 EUR (5.05 USD) in French Polynesia and 3.89 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.4% lower in the United States.

4.60 EUR
3.89 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.8 EUR (1.97 USD) in French Polynesia and 7.5 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76% lower in French Polynesia.

1.80 EUR
7.50 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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8.19 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.63 EUR (5.07 USD) in French Polynesia and 5.7 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.8% lower in French Polynesia.

4.63 EUR
5.70 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.35 EUR (1.48 USD) in French Polynesia and 2.28 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.8% lower in French Polynesia.

1.35 EUR
2.28 EUR

Restaurant

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French Polynesia vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.65 times less for meals in restaurants in French Polynesia than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.48 EUR (3.82 USD) in French Polynesia and 4.76 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.9% lower in French Polynesia.

3.48 EUR
4.76 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.2 EUR (2.42 USD) in French Polynesia and 2.55 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.7% lower in French Polynesia.

2.20 EUR
2.55 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 5.71 EUR (6.26 USD) in French Polynesia and 7.3 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21.8% lower in French Polynesia.

5.71 EUR
7.30 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.51 EUR (2.76 USD) in French Polynesia and 9.12 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.5% lower in French Polynesia.

2.51 EUR
9.12 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.89 EUR (11.94 USD) in French Polynesia and 10.95 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 0.5% lower in French Polynesia.

10.89 EUR
10.95 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 50.28 EUR (55.11 USD) in French Polynesia and 91.24 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.9% lower in French Polynesia.

50.28 EUR
91.24 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 15.08 EUR (16.53 USD) in French Polynesia and 22.81 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.9% lower in French Polynesia.

15.08 EUR
22.81 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.3 EUR (1.42 USD) in French Polynesia and 2.01 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.3% lower in French Polynesia.

1.30 EUR
2.01 EUR

Fuel

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French Polynesia vs. United States - expenses related to fuel.

Diesel 1L

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0.86 EUR

Gasoline 1L

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0.84 EUR

Transportation

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French Polynesia vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.53 times less for transportation in French Polynesia than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 25.14 EUR (27.55 USD) in French Polynesia and 117.7 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in French Polynesia.

25.14 EUR
117.70 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.92 EUR (1.01 USD) in French Polynesia and 2.51 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.3% lower in French Polynesia.

0.92 EUR
2.51 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 20.95 EUR (22.96 USD) in French Polynesia and 27.37 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23.5% lower in French Polynesia.

20.95 EUR
27.37 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.09 EUR (1.19 USD) in French Polynesia and 1.7 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in French Polynesia.

1.09 EUR
1.70 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 12.57 EUR (13.78 USD) in French Polynesia and 4.11 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.3% lower in the United States.

12.57 EUR
4.11 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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French Polynesia vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 12.57 EUR (13.78 USD) in French Polynesia and 16.42 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23.4% lower in French Polynesia.

12.57 EUR
16.42 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 79.6 EUR (87.23 USD) in French Polynesia and 89.66 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11.2% lower in French Polynesia.

79.60 EUR
89.66 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 15.34 EUR (16.81 USD) in French Polynesia and 34.67 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in French Polynesia.

15.34 EUR
34.67 EUR

Flats for rent

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French Polynesia vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.48 times less for renting an apartment in French Polynesia than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1037 EUR (1136.55 USD) in French Polynesia and 3468 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.1% lower in French Polynesia.

1 037 EUR
3 468 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 782.13 EUR (857.19 USD) in French Polynesia and 2172 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64% lower in French Polynesia.

782.13 EUR
2 172 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 2514 EUR (2755.26 USD) in French Polynesia and 6473 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.2% lower in French Polynesia.

2 514 EUR
6 473 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 2067 EUR (2265.44 USD) in French Polynesia and 3748 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.9% lower in French Polynesia.

2 067 EUR
3 748 EUR

Flats for sale

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French Polynesia vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.28 times less for buying an apartment in French Polynesia than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 10632 EUR (11652.19 USD) in French Polynesia and 13028 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.4% lower in French Polynesia.

10 632 EUR
13 028 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 6219 EUR (6816.11 USD) in French Polynesia and 8463 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.5% lower in French Polynesia.

6 219 EUR
8 463 EUR

Salary

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French Polynesia vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in French Polynesia is 4.25 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1288 EUR (1412.07 USD) in French Polynesia and 5472 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 76.5% lower in French Polynesia.

1 288 EUR
5 472 EUR

Hotels

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French Polynesia vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

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94.7 EUR

Two stars

234 EUR
133 EUR

Three stars

258 EUR
178 EUR

Four stars

453 EUR
230 EUR

Five stars

-
548 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • French Polynesia: 2 cities, 8 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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