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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 1.12 times more for grocery shopping in French Polynesia than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 4.78 EUR (5.55 USD) in French Polynesia and 6.37 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 25% lower in French Polynesia.

4.78 EUR
6.37 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.09 EUR (2.44 USD) in French Polynesia and 2.17 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3.7% lower in French Polynesia.

2.09 EUR
2.17 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 23.46 EUR (27.29 USD) in French Polynesia and 17.15 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.9% lower in the United States.

23.46 EUR
17.15 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 20.95 EUR (24.36 USD) in French Polynesia and 15.48 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.1% lower in the United States.

20.95 EUR
15.48 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 14.46 EUR (16.81 USD) in French Polynesia and 13.83 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4.4% lower in the United States.

14.46 EUR
13.83 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 10.43 EUR (12.13 USD) in French Polynesia and 16.34 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.2% lower in French Polynesia.

10.43 EUR
16.34 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.47 EUR (2.87 USD) in French Polynesia and 2.87 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.9% lower in French Polynesia.

2.47 EUR
2.87 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.09 EUR (7.08 USD) for 12 eggs in French Polynesia and 6.18 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 1.5% lower in French Polynesia.

6.09 EUR
6.18 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.05 EUR (4.71 USD) in French Polynesia and 3.28 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19% lower in the United States.

4.05 EUR
3.28 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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21.49 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 3.35 EUR (3.9 USD) in French Polynesia and 2.53 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24.5% lower in the United States.

3.35 EUR
2.53 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.43 EUR (2.83 USD) in French Polynesia and 4.31 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.6% lower in French Polynesia.

2.43 EUR
4.31 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 33.52 EUR (38.98 USD) in French Polynesia and 14.76 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56% lower in the United States.

33.52 EUR
14.76 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.27 EUR (1.47 USD) in French Polynesia and 1.37 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 7.3% lower in French Polynesia.

1.27 EUR
1.37 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.3 EUR (2.68 USD) in French Polynesia and 3.45 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in French Polynesia.

2.30 EUR
3.45 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 5.87 EUR (6.82 USD) in French Polynesia and 4.92 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.2% lower in the United States.

5.87 EUR
4.92 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.58 EUR (3 USD) in French Polynesia and 3.22 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19.9% lower in French Polynesia.

2.58 EUR
3.22 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.42 EUR (1.66 USD) in French Polynesia and 7.11 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80% lower in French Polynesia.

1.42 EUR
7.11 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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7.72 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 6.75 EUR (7.84 USD) in French Polynesia and 5.48 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.8% lower in the United States.

6.75 EUR
5.48 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.04 EUR (1.21 USD) in French Polynesia and 2.14 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.4% lower in French Polynesia.

1.04 EUR
2.14 EUR

Restaurant

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French Polynesia vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.61 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 3.83 EUR (4.46 USD) in French Polynesia and 5.04 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24% lower in French Polynesia.

3.83 EUR
5.04 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.15 EUR (2.5 USD) in French Polynesia and 2.84 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24.3% lower in French Polynesia.

2.15 EUR
2.84 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 4.19 EUR (4.87 USD) in French Polynesia and 6.88 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.1% lower in French Polynesia.

4.19 EUR
6.88 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.19 EUR (4.87 USD) in French Polynesia and 10.32 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.4% lower in French Polynesia.

4.19 EUR
10.32 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.75 EUR (12.5 USD) in French Polynesia and 10.32 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4% lower in the United States.

10.75 EUR
10.32 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 71.23 EUR (82.83 USD) in French Polynesia and 120.39 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.8% lower in French Polynesia.

71.23 EUR
120.39 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 13.68 EUR (15.9 USD) in French Polynesia and 22.36 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 38.8% lower in French Polynesia.

13.68 EUR
22.36 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.84 EUR (2.15 USD) in French Polynesia and 2.19 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16% lower in French Polynesia.

1.84 EUR
2.19 EUR

Fuel

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

Diesel 1L

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0.85 EUR

Gasoline 1L

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0.80 EUR

Transportation

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French Polynesia vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.48 times more for transportation in French Polynesia than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

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113.51 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.68 EUR (1.95 USD) in French Polynesia and 2.49 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.5% lower in French Polynesia.

1.68 EUR
2.49 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

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36.12 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

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1.87 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 8.38 EUR (9.74 USD) in French Polynesia and 4.29 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.8% lower in the United States.

8.38 EUR
4.29 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 11.73 EUR (13.64 USD) in French Polynesia and 17.2 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.8% lower in French Polynesia.

11.73 EUR
17.20 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 76.82 EUR (89.33 USD) in French Polynesia and 135.67 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.4% lower in French Polynesia.

76.82 EUR
135.67 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 (17.83 USD) in French Polynesia and 55.9 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in French Polynesia.

15.34 EUR
55.90 EUR

Flats for rent

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French Polynesia vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.19 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 1110 EUR (1291.18 USD) in French Polynesia and 3489 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.2% lower in French Polynesia.

1 110 EUR
3 489 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 949.73 EUR (1104.4 USD) in French Polynesia and 2187 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.6% lower in French Polynesia.

949.73 EUR
2 187 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 1760 EUR (2046.4 USD) in French Polynesia and 7070 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.1% lower in French Polynesia.

1 760 EUR
7 070 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 1592 EUR (1851.5 USD) in French Polynesia and 4495 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.6% lower in French Polynesia.

1 592 EUR
4 495 EUR

Flats for sale

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French Polynesia vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.76 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 7677 EUR (8926.97 USD) in French Polynesia and 14925 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.6% lower in French Polynesia.

7 677 EUR
14 925 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 6716 EUR (7810.07 USD) in French Polynesia and 10471 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in French Polynesia.

6 716 EUR
10 471 EUR

Salary

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French Polynesia vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in French Polynesia is 2.84 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1557 EUR (1810.58 USD) in French Polynesia and 4425 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 64.8% lower in French Polynesia.

1 557 EUR
4 425 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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89.2 EUR

Two stars

220 EUR
126 EUR

Three stars

243 EUR
168 EUR

Four stars

427 EUR
217 EUR

Five stars

-
517 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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