Cost of living in Faaa, French Polynesia (French Polynesia) is about the same as in Iowa City, Iowa (United States)
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| Food | + 13% | |||
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| Food in Faaa, French Polynesia (French Polynesia) is 13% more expensive than in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,846 Franc ($17) | $16 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,160 Franc ($11) | $8 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 500 Franc ($4.54) | $4.70 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 159 Franc ($1.44) | $0.91 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 441 Franc ($4.00) | $2.33 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 708 Franc ($6) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,400 Franc ($31) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 325 Franc ($2.95) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 159 Franc ($1.44) | $1.59 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 377 Franc ($3.42) | $2.40 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,116 Franc ($19) | $14 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 400 Franc ($3.63) | $1.84 | + 97% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 159 Franc ($1.44) | $2.26 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Faaa, French Polynesia (French Polynesia) is 10% cheaper than in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 192,580 Franc ($1,747) | $1,810 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 132,591 Franc ($1,203) | $1,036 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,126 Franc ($65) | $122 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 92,149 Franc ($836) | $1,075 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 72,580 Franc ($658) | $753 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 Franc ($45) | $127 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,568 Franc ($41) | $48 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 140,000 Franc ($1,270) | $444 | + 186% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,841 Franc ($135) | $84 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,381 Franc ($22) | $11 | + 101% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,050 Franc ($10) | $25 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Faaa, French Polynesia (French Polynesia) is about the same as in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 11,815 Franc ($107) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 11,032 Franc ($100) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,337 Franc ($103) | $96 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,568 Franc ($96) | $110 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Faaa, French Polynesia (French Polynesia) is 10% more expensive than in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,757,970 Franc ($25,016) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 152 Franc ($1.38) | $0.78 | + 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,000 Franc ($73) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,011 Franc ($18) | $17 | + 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Faaa, French Polynesia (French Polynesia) is 7% more expensive than in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 350 Franc ($3.17) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Franc ($4.54) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,577 Franc ($32) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 700 Franc ($6) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Franc ($4.54) | $3.01 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 650 Franc ($5.90) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 150 Franc ($1.36) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 180 Franc ($1.63) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,172 Franc ($20) | $23 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Faaa, French Polynesia (French Polynesia) is 10% more expensive than in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Franc ($36) | $40 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,714 Franc ($25) | $20 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $110 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,271 Franc ($93) | $92 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,761 Franc ($16) | $7 | + 115% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 250 Franc ($2.27) | $4.01 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 700 Franc ($6) | $4.44 | + 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Franc ($454) | $378 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 63 Franc ($0.58) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,000 Franc ($54) | $51 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,200 Franc ($11) | $7 | + 46% | |
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TOTAL | + 3% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 43 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
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