- Cost of Living
- French Polynesia
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in French Polynesia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 85% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Polynesia is 85% 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 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | R$ 7 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 134 Franc (R$ 4.77) | R$ 3.28 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 400 Franc (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 720 Franc (R$ 26) | R$ 4.84 | + 429% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | R$ 15 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 400 Franc (R$ 14) | R$ 5.66 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 200 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 3.27 | + 118% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | R$ 4.59 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,800 Franc (R$ 64) | R$ 40 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | R$ 6 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Franc (R$ 3.56) | R$ 3.21 | + 11% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in French Polynesia is 0% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | R$ 3,135 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 90,000 Franc (R$ 3,205) | R$ 1,945 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,500 Franc (R$ 89) | R$ 638 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | R$ 2,132 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | R$ 1,335 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | R$ 397 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | R$ 81 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | R$ 1,726 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 424 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 20 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Franc (R$ 36) | R$ 17 | + 113% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in French Polynesia is 29% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (R$ 534) | R$ 206 | + 160% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | R$ 182 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 338 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 255 | - | |
| 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$ 87,354 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 128 Franc (R$ 4.56) | R$ 4.35 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 202 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in French Polynesia is 8% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 47 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 3,600 Franc (R$ 128) | R$ 229 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| 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$ 5.85 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | R$ 4.03 | - | |
| 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$ 142) | R$ 97 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 50 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 175 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | R$ 179 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 24 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | R$ 9 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 11 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | R$ 2,677 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.22 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | R$ 117 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | R$ 10 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 23,777 prices entered by 2,356 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in French Polynesia is 19% more expensive than in Brazil
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