Cost of living in Faaa, French Polynesia (French Polynesia) is 40% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile)
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| Food | + 49% | |||
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| Food in Faaa, French Polynesia (French Polynesia) is 49% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
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| Faaa, French Polynesia | Santiago | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,846 Franc (CH$13,509) | CH$13,532 | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,160 Franc (CH$8,486) | CH$6,344 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 500 Franc (CH$3,658) | CH$3,104 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 159 Franc (CH$1,164) | CH$1,002 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 441 Franc (CH$3,229) | CH$2,726 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 708 Franc (CH$5,178) | CH$1,419 | + 265% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,400 Franc (CH$24,877) | CH$5,332 | + 367% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 325 Franc (CH$2,376) | CH$1,479 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 159 Franc (CH$1,160) | CH$1,015 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 377 Franc (CH$2,757) | CH$1,145 | + 141% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,116 Franc (CH$15,484) | CH$6,506 | + 138% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 400 Franc (CH$2,927) | CH$1,820 | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 159 Franc (CH$1,160) | CH$661 | + 75% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Faaa, French Polynesia (French Polynesia) is 48% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
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| Faaa, French Polynesia | Santiago | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 192,580 Franc (CH$1,409,075) | CH$923,936 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 132,591 Franc (CH$970,146) | CH$594,318 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,126 Franc (CH$52,138) | CH$68,099 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 92,149 Franc (CH$674,236) | CH$580,791 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 72,580 Franc (CH$531,053) | CH$370,306 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 Franc (CH$36,584) | CH$43,102 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,568 Franc (CH$33,422) | CH$15,209 | + 120% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 140,000 Franc (CH$1,024,356) | CH$237,617 | + 331% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,841 Franc (CH$108,586) | CH$88,224 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,381 Franc (CH$17,420) | CH$8,536 | + 104% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,050 Franc (CH$7,683) | CH$11,228 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 137% | |||
| Clothes in Faaa, French Polynesia (French Polynesia) is 137% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
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| Faaa, French Polynesia | Santiago | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 11,815 Franc (CH$86,449) | CH$42,711 | + 102% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 11,032 Franc (CH$80,719) | CH$25,562 | + 216% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,337 Franc (CH$82,952) | CH$64,212 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,568 Franc (CH$77,323) | CH$74,969 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Faaa, French Polynesia (French Polynesia) is 28% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
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| Faaa, French Polynesia | Santiago | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,757,970 Franc (CH$20,179,603) | CH$14,954,100 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 152 Franc (CH$1,115) | CH$1,211 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,000 Franc (CH$58,535) | CH$45,944 | + 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,011 Franc (CH$14,716) | CH$6,223 | + 136% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Faaa, French Polynesia (French Polynesia) is 25% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
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| Faaa, French Polynesia | Santiago | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 350 Franc (CH$2,561) | CH$3,527 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Franc (CH$3,658) | CH$11,553 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,577 Franc (CH$26,169) | CH$34,974 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 700 Franc (CH$5,122) | CH$4,260 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Franc (CH$3,658) | CH$3,960 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 650 Franc (CH$4,756) | CH$3,950 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 150 Franc (CH$1,098) | CH$2,004 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 180 Franc (CH$1,317) | CH$2,034 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,172 Franc (CH$15,889) | CH$15,180 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Faaa, French Polynesia (French Polynesia) is 35% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
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| Faaa, French Polynesia | Santiago | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Franc (CH$29,267) | CH$27,027 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,714 Franc (CH$19,855) | CH$10,778 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CH$22,604 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,271 Franc (CH$75,153) | CH$46,124 | + 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,761 Franc (CH$12,887) | CH$8,273 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 250 Franc (CH$1,829) | CH$3,683 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 700 Franc (CH$5,122) | CH$2,882 | + 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Franc (CH$365,842) | CH$659,964 | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 63 Franc (CH$464) | CH$219 | + 111% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,000 Franc (CH$43,901) | CH$40,247 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,200 Franc (CH$8,780) | CH$4,341 | + 102% | |
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TOTAL | + 40% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,245 prices entered by 427 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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