Cost of living in Faaa, French Polynesia (French Polynesia) is 7% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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Food | + 11% | |||
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Food in Faaa, French Polynesia (French Polynesia) is 11% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Faaa, French Polynesia | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,846 Franc (kr113) | kr131 | - 14% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,160 Franc (kr71) | kr77 | - 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 500 Franc (kr31) | kr38 | - 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 159 Franc (kr10) | kr11 | - 10% | |
12 eggs, large | 441 Franc (kr27) | kr29 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 708 Franc (kr43) | kr21 | + 108% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,400 Franc (kr208) | kr40 | + 419% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 325 Franc (kr20) | kr17 | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 159 Franc (kr10) | kr11 | - 8% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 377 Franc (kr23) | kr8 | + 172% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,116 Franc (kr130) | kr72 | + 80% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 400 Franc (kr25) | kr21 | + 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 159 Franc (kr10) | kr13 | - 26% | |
Housing | - 12% | |||
Housing in Faaa, French Polynesia (French Polynesia) is 12% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Faaa, French Polynesia | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 192,580 Franc (kr11,798) | kr11,583 | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 132,591 Franc (kr8,123) | kr9,449 | - 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,126 Franc (kr437) | kr848 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 92,149 Franc (kr5,645) | kr8,388 | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 72,580 Franc (kr4,447) | kr6,707 | - 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 Franc (kr306) | kr587 | - 48% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,568 Franc (kr280) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 140,000 Franc (kr8,577) | kr2,600 | + 230% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,841 Franc (kr909) | kr552 | + 65% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,381 Franc (kr146) | kr61 | + 140% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,050 Franc (kr64) | kr131 | - 51% | |
Clothes | + 47% | |||
Clothes in Faaa, French Polynesia (French Polynesia) is 47% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Faaa, French Polynesia | Aarhus | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 11,815 Franc (kr724) | kr736 | - 2% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 11,032 Franc (kr676) | kr300 | + 126% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,337 Franc (kr695) | kr906 | - 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,568 Franc (kr647) | kr1,028 | - 37% | |
Transportation | - 32% | |||
Transportation in Faaa, French Polynesia (French Polynesia) is 32% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,757,970 Franc (kr168,964) | kr286,083 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 152 Franc (kr9) | kr14 | - 35% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 8,000 Franc (kr490) | kr613 | - 20% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,011 Franc (kr123) | kr320 | - 61% | |
Personal Care | - 20% | |||
Personal Care in Faaa, French Polynesia (French Polynesia) is 20% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Faaa, French Polynesia | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 350 Franc (kr21) | kr35 | - 38% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Franc (kr31) | kr82 | - 63% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,577 Franc (kr219) | kr500 | - 56% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 700 Franc (kr43) | kr37 | + 16% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Franc (kr31) | kr19 | + 60% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 650 Franc (kr40) | kr18 | + 124% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 150 Franc (kr9) | kr11 | - 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 180 Franc (kr11) | kr16 | - 30% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,172 Franc (kr133) | kr217 | - 39% | |
Entertainment | + 24% | |||
Entertainment in Faaa, French Polynesia (French Polynesia) is 24% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Faaa, French Polynesia | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Franc (kr245) | kr369 | - 34% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,714 Franc (kr166) | kr219 | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | kr698 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,271 Franc (kr629) | kr637 | - 1% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,761 Franc (kr108) | kr86 | + 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 250 Franc (kr15) | kr48 | - 68% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 700 Franc (kr43) | kr47 | - 8% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Franc (kr3,063) | kr3,682 | - 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 63 Franc (kr3.89) | kr0.94 | + 312% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,000 Franc (kr368) | kr196 | + 87% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,200 Franc (kr74) | kr50 | + 48% | |
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TOTAL | - 7% |

These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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