Cost of living in French Polynesia compared to Brazil
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Food | + 198% | |||
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Food in French Polynesia is 198% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,800 Franc (R$ 102) | R$ 28 | + 263% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,300 Franc (R$ 74) | R$ 27 | + 175% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | R$ 8 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 134 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 3.88 | + 96% | |
12 eggs, large | 500 Franc (R$ 28) | R$ 8 | + 239% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 720 Franc (R$ 41) | R$ 5.58 | + 632% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | R$ 17 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 295 Franc (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 132% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 125 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 4.56 | + 56% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 447 Franc (R$ 25) | R$ 4.83 | + 426% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,200 Franc (R$ 182) | R$ 38 | + 379% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | - | R$ 7 | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 250 Franc (R$ 14) | R$ 3.37 | + 321% | |
Housing | + 124% | |||
Housing in French Polynesia is 124% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 170,000 Franc (R$ 9,653) | R$ 3,095 | + 212% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 90,000 Franc (R$ 5,111) | R$ 1,821 | + 181% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,500 Franc (R$ 256) | R$ 493 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 95,000 Franc (R$ 5,395) | R$ 2,061 | + 162% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 1,276 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | R$ 357 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,000 Franc (R$ 341) | R$ 79 | + 329% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | R$ 1,672 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 471 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 22 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Franc (R$ 57) | R$ 17 | + 233% | |
Clothes | + 76% | |||
Clothes in French Polynesia is 76% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (R$ 852) | R$ 209 | + 307% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | R$ 192 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,000 Franc (R$ 625) | R$ 324 | + 93% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Franc (R$ 681) | R$ 247 | + 176% | |
Transportation | + 19% | |||
Transportation in French Polynesia is 19% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 87,728 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 180 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 4.44 | + 130% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 224 | - | |
Personal Care | + 5% | |||
Personal Care in French Polynesia is 5% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 16 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 41 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,600 Franc (R$ 204) | R$ 218 | - 6% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 15 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | R$ 11 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | R$ 16 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | R$ 5.97 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | R$ 4.07 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (R$ 114) | R$ 43 | + 162% | |
Entertainment | + 79% | |||
Entertainment in French Polynesia is 79% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Franc (R$ 227) | R$ 93 | + 143% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (R$ 170) | R$ 52 | + 225% | |
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 | 16,000 Franc (R$ 909) | R$ 183 | + 397% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 Franc (R$ 114) | R$ 25 | + 351% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | R$ 11 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 10 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,532 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Franc (R$ 1.70) | R$ 1.27 | + 34% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | R$ 117 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | R$ 10 | - | |
TOTAL | + 93% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in French Polynesia is 93% more expensive than in Brazil
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