Cost of living in French Polynesia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 94% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Polynesia is 94% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,800 Franc (R$ 72) | R$ 29 | + 150% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,300 Franc (R$ 52) | R$ 26 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | R$ 7 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 134 Franc (R$ 5.33) | R$ 3.33 | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 400 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 720 Franc (R$ 29) | R$ 5.59 | + 413% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 400 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 5.98 | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 200 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 4.00 | + 99% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | R$ 4.54 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,800 Franc (R$ 72) | R$ 40 | + 81% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | R$ 7 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Franc (R$ 3.98) | R$ 3.32 | + 20% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in French Polynesia is 28% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 180,000 Franc (R$ 7,163) | R$ 3,235 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 90,000 Franc (R$ 3,582) | R$ 1,919 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,500 Franc (R$ 99) | R$ 566 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | R$ 2,026 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 1,333 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | R$ 343 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | R$ 79 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | R$ 1,529 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 429 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 23 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Franc (R$ 40) | R$ 16 | + 143% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in French Polynesia is 35% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (R$ 597) | R$ 199 | + 200% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | R$ 168 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 306 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 242 | - | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in French Polynesia is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 88,691 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 128 Franc (R$ 5.09) | R$ 4.35 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 212 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in French Polynesia is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 18 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 43 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,600 Franc (R$ 143) | R$ 241 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| 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$ 5.27 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | R$ 3.66 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,500 Franc (R$ 99) | R$ 37 | + 167% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in French Polynesia is 9% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Franc (R$ 159) | R$ 100 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 51 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 219 | - | |
| 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$ 12 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 2,791 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.17 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | R$ 114 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | R$ 10 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 12,338 prices entered by 1,224 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in French Polynesia is 31% more expensive than in Brazil
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