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

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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United States vs. French Polynesia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.1 times less for grocery shopping in the United States than in French Polynesia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 6.48 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 4.78 EUR (5.46 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 26.2% lower in French Polynesia.

6.48 EUR
4.78 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.2 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 2.1 EUR (2.39 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 4.5% lower in French Polynesia.

2.20 EUR
2.10 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17.44 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 23.46 EUR (26.82 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 25.7% lower in the United States.

17.44 EUR
23.46 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.75 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 20.95 EUR (23.95 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 24.8% lower in the United States.

15.75 EUR
20.95 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 14.07 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 14.46 EUR (16.52 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 2.7% lower in the United States.

14.07 EUR
14.46 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.62 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 10.43 EUR (11.93 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 37.2% lower in French Polynesia.

16.62 EUR
10.43 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.92 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States and 2.47 EUR (2.82 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 15.4% lower in French Polynesia.

2.92 EUR
2.47 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.29 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 6.09 EUR (6.96 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 3.2% lower in French Polynesia.

6.29 EUR
6.09 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.33 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States and 4.05 EUR (4.63 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 17.8% lower in the United States.

3.33 EUR
4.05 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

21.86 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.57 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 3.35 EUR (3.83 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 23.3% lower in the United States.

2.57 EUR
3.35 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.38 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States and 2.43 EUR (2.78 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 44.5% lower in French Polynesia.

4.38 EUR
2.43 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 15.01 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 33.52 EUR (38.31 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 55.2% lower in the United States.

15.01 EUR
33.52 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.39 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States and 1.27 EUR (1.45 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 8.6% lower in French Polynesia.

1.39 EUR
1.27 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.51 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States and 2.3 EUR (2.63 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 34.5% lower in French Polynesia.

3.51 EUR
2.30 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 5 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 5.87 EUR (6.71 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 14.8% lower in the United States.

5.00 EUR
5.87 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.27 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States and 2.58 EUR (2.95 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 21.1% lower in French Polynesia.

3.27 EUR
2.58 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.24 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 1.42 EUR (1.63 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 80.4% lower in French Polynesia.

7.24 EUR
1.42 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

7.86 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.57 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States and 6.75 EUR (7.71 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 17.5% lower in the United States.

5.57 EUR
6.75 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.18 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States and 1.04 EUR (1.19 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 52.3% lower in French Polynesia.

2.18 EUR
1.04 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. French Polynesia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.64 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in French Polynesia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.13 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 3.83 EUR (4.38 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 25.3% lower in French Polynesia.

5.13 EUR
3.83 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.89 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 2.15 EUR (2.46 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 25.6% lower in French Polynesia.

2.89 EUR
2.15 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 4.19 EUR (4.79 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 40.1% lower in French Polynesia.

7.00 EUR
4.19 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.5 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 4.19 EUR (4.79 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 60.1% lower in French Polynesia.

10.50 EUR
4.19 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.5 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 10.75 EUR (12.28 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 2.3% lower in the United States.

10.50 EUR
10.75 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 122.48 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 71.23 EUR (81.42 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 41.8% lower in French Polynesia.

122.48 EUR
71.23 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.75 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 13.68 EUR (15.63 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 39.9% lower in French Polynesia.

22.75 EUR
13.68 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.23 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States and 1.84 EUR (2.11 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 17.5% lower in French Polynesia.

2.23 EUR
1.84 EUR

Fuel

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

Diesel 1L

0.86 EUR
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Gasoline 1L

0.81 EUR
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Transportation

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United States vs. French Polynesia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.46 times less for transportation in the United States than in French Polynesia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

115.48 EUR
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.54 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States and 1.68 EUR (1.92 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 33.9% lower in French Polynesia.

2.54 EUR
1.68 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

36.74 EUR
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Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

1.90 EUR
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.37 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 8.38 EUR (9.58 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 47.9% lower in the United States.

4.37 EUR
8.38 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 17.5 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 11.73 EUR (13.41 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 33% lower in French Polynesia.

17.50 EUR
11.73 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 138.03 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 76.82 EUR (87.8 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 44.3% lower in French Polynesia.

138.03 EUR
76.82 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 56.87 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 15.34 EUR (17.53 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 73% lower in French Polynesia.

56.87 EUR
15.34 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. French Polynesia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.24 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than in French Polynesia.

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 3550 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 1110 EUR (1269.17 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 68.7% lower in French Polynesia.

3 550 EUR
1 110 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 2225 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 949.73 EUR (1085.58 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 57.3% lower in French Polynesia.

2 225 EUR
949.73 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 7193 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 1760 EUR (2011.52 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 75.5% lower in French Polynesia.

7 193 EUR
1 760 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 4573 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 1592 EUR (1819.94 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 65.2% lower in French Polynesia.

4 573 EUR
1 592 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. French Polynesia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.79 times more for buying an apartment in the United States than in French Polynesia.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 15183 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 7677 EUR (8774.81 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 49.4% lower in French Polynesia.

15 183 EUR
7 677 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 10652 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 6716 EUR (7676.94 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 37% lower in French Polynesia.

10 652 EUR
6 716 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. French Polynesia - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 2.89 times higher than in French Polynesia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4501 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 1557 EUR (1779.71 USD) in French Polynesia. The average salary is 65.4% lower in French Polynesia.

4 501 EUR
1 557 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

90.8 EUR
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Two stars

128 EUR
224 EUR

Three stars

171 EUR
247 EUR

Four stars

221 EUR
434 EUR

Five stars

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

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