Cost of living in French Polynesia compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Polynesia is 55% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| French Polynesia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,871 Franc (R$ 83) | R$ 36 | + 131% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | R$ 35 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | R$ 11 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | R$ 5.45 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | R$ 13 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | R$ 8 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,400 Franc (R$ 151) | R$ 25 | + 496% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 285 Franc (R$ 13) | R$ 9 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 137 Franc (R$ 6) | R$ 5.74 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 377 Franc (R$ 17) | R$ 5.87 | + 185% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,226 Franc (R$ 99) | R$ 44 | + 127% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 400 Franc (R$ 18) | R$ 9 | + 98% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 179 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 4.96 | + 60% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in French Polynesia is 36% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| French Polynesia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | R$ 3,743 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 155,159 Franc (R$ 6,888) | R$ 2,491 | + 176% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,126 Franc (R$ 316) | R$ 599 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 92,149 Franc (R$ 4,091) | R$ 2,698 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 72,580 Franc (R$ 3,222) | R$ 1,667 | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 Franc (R$ 222) | R$ 597 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,568 Franc (R$ 203) | R$ 90 | + 124% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 140,000 Franc (R$ 6,215) | R$ 1,960 | + 217% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,841 Franc (R$ 659) | R$ 648 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,381 Franc (R$ 106) | R$ 30 | + 253% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,067 Franc (R$ 47) | R$ 21 | + 124% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in French Polynesia is 77% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| French Polynesia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,128 Franc (R$ 450) | R$ 254 | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 11,032 Franc (R$ 490) | R$ 255 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,337 Franc (R$ 503) | R$ 408 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,568 Franc (R$ 469) | R$ 315 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in French Polynesia is 35% 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$ 122,432) | R$ 116,731 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 161 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 5.50 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,000 Franc (R$ 355) | R$ 235 | + 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in French Polynesia is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| French Polynesia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 350 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 21 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Franc (R$ 22) | R$ 46 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,568 Franc (R$ 158) | R$ 259 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 700 Franc (R$ 31) | R$ 23 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Franc (R$ 22) | R$ 13 | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 650 Franc (R$ 29) | R$ 19 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 150 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 180 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 5.40 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (R$ 89) | R$ 55 | + 61% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in French Polynesia is 72% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| French Polynesia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Franc (R$ 178) | R$ 110 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,714 Franc (R$ 120) | R$ 64 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 238 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,271 Franc (R$ 456) | R$ 206 | + 121% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,761 Franc (R$ 78) | R$ 29 | + 167% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 250 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 13 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 700 Franc (R$ 31) | R$ 11 | + 174% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Franc (R$ 2,220) | R$ 4,322 | - 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 63 Franc (R$ 2.82) | R$ 1.26 | + 124% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,000 Franc (R$ 266) | R$ 131 | + 103% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,200 Franc (R$ 53) | R$ 11 | + 375% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 17,063 prices entered by 1,759 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in French Polynesia is 47% more expensive than in Brazil
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