Cost of living in French Polynesia compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Polynesia is 66% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| French Polynesia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,871 Franc (R$ 100) | R$ 39 | + 157% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | R$ 38 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | R$ 5.66 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | R$ 13 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | R$ 8 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,400 Franc (R$ 182) | R$ 27 | + 583% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 285 Franc (R$ 15) | R$ 13 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 137 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 377 Franc (R$ 20) | R$ 7 | + 206% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,226 Franc (R$ 119) | R$ 50 | + 140% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 400 Franc (R$ 21) | R$ 10 | + 112% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 179 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 4.58 | + 109% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in French Polynesia is 46% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| French Polynesia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | R$ 4,097 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 155,159 Franc (R$ 8,293) | R$ 2,709 | + 206% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,126 Franc (R$ 381) | R$ 730 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 92,149 Franc (R$ 4,925) | R$ 3,015 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 72,580 Franc (R$ 3,879) | R$ 1,974 | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 Franc (R$ 267) | R$ 537 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,568 Franc (R$ 244) | R$ 92 | + 167% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 140,000 Franc (R$ 7,483) | R$ 1,834 | + 308% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,841 Franc (R$ 793) | R$ 641 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,381 Franc (R$ 127) | R$ 31 | + 309% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,067 Franc (R$ 57) | R$ 22 | + 158% | |
| Clothes | + 94% | |||
| Clothes in French Polynesia is 94% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| French Polynesia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,128 Franc (R$ 541) | R$ 284 | + 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 11,032 Franc (R$ 590) | R$ 280 | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,337 Franc (R$ 606) | R$ 416 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,568 Franc (R$ 565) | R$ 322 | + 75% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in French Polynesia is 53% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| French Polynesia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,757,970 Franc (R$ 147,417) | R$ 115,564 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 161 Franc (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,000 Franc (R$ 428) | R$ 249 | + 71% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in French Polynesia is 13% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| French Polynesia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 350 Franc (R$ 19) | R$ 22 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Franc (R$ 27) | R$ 51 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,568 Franc (R$ 191) | R$ 297 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 700 Franc (R$ 37) | R$ 24 | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Franc (R$ 27) | R$ 14 | + 96% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 650 Franc (R$ 35) | R$ 22 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 150 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 180 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 5.70 | + 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (R$ 107) | R$ 59 | + 80% | |
| Entertainment | + 94% | |||
| Entertainment in French Polynesia is 94% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| French Polynesia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Franc (R$ 214) | R$ 117 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,714 Franc (R$ 145) | R$ 61 | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 237 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,271 Franc (R$ 549) | R$ 238 | + 131% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,761 Franc (R$ 94) | R$ 32 | + 191% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 250 Franc (R$ 13) | R$ 16 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 700 Franc (R$ 37) | R$ 12 | + 210% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Franc (R$ 2,673) | R$ 3,681 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 63 Franc (R$ 3.39) | R$ 1.50 | + 126% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,000 Franc (R$ 321) | R$ 141 | + 128% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,200 Franc (R$ 64) | R$ 15 | + 319% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 13,141 prices entered by 1,342 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 14, 2025.
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Cost of living in French Polynesia is 61% more expensive than in Brazil
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