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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.14 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 3.47 EUR (3.95 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 32.5% lower in French Polynesia.

5.14 EUR
3.47 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.1 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 2.36 EUR (2.68 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 11% lower in the United States.

2.10 EUR
2.36 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 18.46 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 15.08 EUR (17.15 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 18.3% lower in French Polynesia.

18.46 EUR
15.08 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.83 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 13.58 EUR (15.44 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 14.2% lower in French Polynesia.

15.83 EUR
13.58 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 15.32 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 12.15 EUR (13.82 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 20.7% lower in French Polynesia.

15.32 EUR
12.15 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.07 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 13.11 EUR (14.91 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 6.8% lower in French Polynesia.

14.07 EUR
13.11 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.82 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 2.31 EUR (2.63 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 18.1% lower in French Polynesia.

2.82 EUR
2.31 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.17 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 4.29 EUR (4.88 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 2.8% lower in the United States.

4.17 EUR
4.29 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.46 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 2.2 EUR (2.5 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 36.4% lower in French Polynesia.

3.46 EUR
2.20 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

21.98 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.5 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 2.85 EUR (3.24 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 12.3% lower in the United States.

2.50 EUR
2.85 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.76 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 2.16 EUR (2.46 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 42.6% lower in French Polynesia.

3.76 EUR
2.16 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.7 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 9.74 EUR (11.08 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 33.7% lower in French Polynesia.

14.70 EUR
9.74 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 2.4 EUR (2.73 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 54.2% lower in the United States.

1.10 EUR
2.40 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.43 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 2.09 EUR (2.38 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 39.1% lower in French Polynesia.

3.43 EUR
2.09 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.69 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 6.68 EUR (7.6 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 29.8% lower in the United States.

4.69 EUR
6.68 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.75 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 4.6 EUR (5.23 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 18.5% lower in the United States.

3.75 EUR
4.60 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.23 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 1.8 EUR (2.04 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 75.1% lower in French Polynesia.

7.23 EUR
1.80 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

7.90 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.5 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 4.63 EUR (5.26 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 15.8% lower in French Polynesia.

5.50 EUR
4.63 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.2 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 1.35 EUR (1.53 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 38.6% lower in French Polynesia.

2.20 EUR
1.35 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. French Polynesia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.59 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 4.59 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 3.48 EUR (3.96 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 24.2% lower in French Polynesia.

4.59 EUR
3.48 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.46 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 2.2 EUR (2.51 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 10.6% lower in French Polynesia.

2.46 EUR
2.20 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.04 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 5.71 EUR (6.49 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 18.9% lower in French Polynesia.

7.04 EUR
5.71 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.79 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 2.51 EUR (2.86 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 71.4% lower in French Polynesia.

8.79 EUR
2.51 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.55 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 10.89 EUR (12.39 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 3.1% lower in the United States.

10.55 EUR
10.89 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 87.95 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 50.28 EUR (57.17 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 42.8% lower in French Polynesia.

87.95 EUR
50.28 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 21.99 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 15.08 EUR (17.15 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 31.4% lower in French Polynesia.

21.99 EUR
15.08 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.93 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 1.3 EUR (1.48 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 32.6% lower in French Polynesia.

1.93 EUR
1.30 EUR

Fuel

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

Diesel 1L

0.83 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 2.44 times more for transportation in the United States than in French Polynesia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 113.45 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 25.14 EUR (28.59 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 77.8% lower in French Polynesia.

113.45 EUR
25.14 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.42 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 0.92 EUR (1.05 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 62% lower in French Polynesia.

2.42 EUR
0.92 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 26.38 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 20.95 EUR (23.82 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 20.6% lower in French Polynesia.

26.38 EUR
20.95 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.64 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 1.09 EUR (1.24 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in French Polynesia.

1.64 EUR
1.09 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.96 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 12.57 EUR (14.29 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 68.5% lower in the United States.

3.96 EUR
12.57 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 15.83 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 12.57 EUR (14.29 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 20.6% lower in French Polynesia.

15.83 EUR
12.57 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 86.42 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 79.6 EUR (90.5 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 7.9% lower in French Polynesia.

86.42 EUR
79.60 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 33.42 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 15.34 EUR (17.44 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 54.1% lower in French Polynesia.

33.42 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 2.39 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 3342 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 1037 EUR (1179.14 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 69% lower in French Polynesia.

3 342 EUR
1 037 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 2093 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 782.13 EUR (889.32 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 62.6% lower in French Polynesia.

2 093 EUR
782.13 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 6239 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 2514 EUR (2858.52 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 59.7% lower in French Polynesia.

6 239 EUR
2 514 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 3612 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 2067 EUR (2350.34 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 42.8% lower in French Polynesia.

3 612 EUR
2 067 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. French Polynesia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.23 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 12557 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 10632 EUR (12088.85 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 15.3% lower in French Polynesia.

12 557 EUR
10 632 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 8157 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 6219 EUR (7071.55 USD) in French Polynesia. The price of this product is 23.8% lower in French Polynesia.

8 157 EUR
6 219 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. French Polynesia - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 4.09 times higher than in French Polynesia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5274 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 1288 EUR (1464.99 USD) in French Polynesia. The average salary is 75.6% lower in French Polynesia.

5 274 EUR
1 288 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

91.2 EUR
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Two stars

129 EUR
225 EUR

Three stars

172 EUR
249 EUR

Four stars

222 EUR
436 EUR

Five stars

529 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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