- Cost of Living
- French Polynesia
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in French Polynesia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 86% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Polynesia is 86% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,800 Franc (R$ 64) | R$ 29 | + 125% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,300 Franc (R$ 46) | R$ 26 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | R$ 7 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 134 Franc (R$ 4.79) | R$ 3.27 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 400 Franc (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 720 Franc (R$ 26) | R$ 4.69 | + 448% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | R$ 15 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 400 Franc (R$ 14) | R$ 5.63 | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 200 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 3.26 | + 119% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | R$ 4.57 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,800 Franc (R$ 64) | R$ 40 | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | R$ 6 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Franc (R$ 3.58) | R$ 3.24 | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in French Polynesia is 1% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | R$ 3,165 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 90,000 Franc (R$ 3,218) | R$ 1,962 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,500 Franc (R$ 89) | R$ 579 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | R$ 2,145 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | R$ 1,340 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | R$ 411 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | R$ 83 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | R$ 1,720 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 433 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 21 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Franc (R$ 36) | R$ 17 | + 113% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in French Polynesia is 30% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (R$ 536) | R$ 206 | + 161% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | R$ 183 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 330 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 259 | - | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in French Polynesia is 1% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 86,222 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 128 Franc (R$ 4.58) | R$ 4.30 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 202 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in French Polynesia is 12% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 46 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 3,600 Franc (R$ 129) | R$ 238 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | R$ 18 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | R$ 15 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | R$ 6 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | R$ 4.10 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,500 Franc (R$ 89) | R$ 39 | + 129% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in French Polynesia is 8% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Franc (R$ 143) | R$ 96 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 51 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 178 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | R$ 177 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 23 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | R$ 9 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 11 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | R$ 2,722 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.13 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | R$ 116 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | R$ 10 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 25,356 prices entered by 2,584 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in French Polynesia is 20% more expensive than in Brazil
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