Cost of living in Foshan (China) is 51% cheaper than in Faaa, French Polynesia (French Polynesia)
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Food | - 58% | |||
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Food in Foshan (China) is 58% cheaper than in Faaa, French Polynesia (French Polynesia) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 55元 (844 Franc) | 1,846 Franc | - 54% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25元 (389 Franc) | 1,160 Franc | - 66% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20元 (307 Franc) | 500 Franc | - 39% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13元 (201 Franc) | 159 Franc | + 27% | |
12 eggs, large | 11元 (169 Franc) | 441 Franc | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (123 Franc) | 708 Franc | - 83% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27元 (414 Franc) | 3,400 Franc | - 88% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.50元 (84 Franc) | 325 Franc | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.00元 (31 Franc) | 159 Franc | - 81% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7元 (107 Franc) | 377 Franc | - 71% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 70元 (1,069 Franc) | 2,116 Franc | - 49% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 14元 (212 Franc) | 400 Franc | - 47% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7元 (114 Franc) | 159 Franc | - 28% | |
Housing | - 56% | |||
Housing in Foshan (China) is 56% cheaper than in Faaa, French Polynesia (French Polynesia) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,270元 (50,173 Franc) | 192,580 Franc | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,949元 (29,903 Franc) | 132,591 Franc | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 372元 (5,705 Franc) | 7,126 Franc | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,250元 (19,178 Franc) | 92,149 Franc | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 72,580 Franc | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 5,000 Franc | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 103元 (1,585 Franc) | 4,568 Franc | - 65% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | 140,000 Franc | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 14,841 Franc | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 2,381 Franc | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30元 (460 Franc) | 1,050 Franc | - 56% | |
Clothes | - 51% | |||
Clothes in Foshan (China) is 51% cheaper than in Faaa, French Polynesia (French Polynesia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 419元 (6,430 Franc) | 11,815 Franc | - 46% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 325元 (4,991 Franc) | 11,032 Franc | - 55% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 436元 (6,687 Franc) | 11,337 Franc | - 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 394元 (6,045 Franc) | 10,568 Franc | - 43% | |
Transportation | - 55% | |||
Transportation in Foshan (China) is 55% cheaper than in Faaa, French Polynesia (French Polynesia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 141,633元 (2,173,032 Franc) | 2,757,970 Franc | - 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (104 Franc) | 152 Franc | - 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 187元 (2,871 Franc) | 8,000 Franc | - 64% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26元 (392 Franc) | 2,011 Franc | - 81% | |
Personal Care | - 23% | |||
Personal Care in Foshan (China) is 23% cheaper than in Faaa, French Polynesia (French Polynesia) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 40元 (614 Franc) | 350 Franc | + 75% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12元 (187 Franc) | 500 Franc | - 63% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 120元 (1,841 Franc) | 3,577 Franc | - 49% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 700 Franc | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25元 (384 Franc) | 500 Franc | - 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 650 Franc | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 150 Franc | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15元 (230 Franc) | 180 Franc | + 28% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30元 (460 Franc) | 2,172 Franc | - 79% | |
Entertainment | - 36% | |||
Entertainment in Foshan (China) is 36% cheaper than in Faaa, French Polynesia (French Polynesia) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60元 (921 Franc) | 4,000 Franc | - 77% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 113元 (1,729 Franc) | 2,714 Franc | - 36% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 340元 (5,217 Franc) | 10,271 Franc | - 49% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 1,761 Franc | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19元 (292 Franc) | 250 Franc | + 17% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16元 (245 Franc) | 700 Franc | - 65% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 50,000 Franc | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 63 Franc | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 300元 (4,603 Franc) | 6,000 Franc | - 23% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13元 (192 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | - 84% | |
TOTAL | - 51% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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