Cost of living in French Polynesia compared to China
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| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Polynesia is 43% more expensive than in China | ||||
| French Polynesia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,871 Franc (120元) | 47元 | + 155% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | 40元 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 15元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 16元 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | 18元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 10元 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,400 Franc (219元) | 61元 | + 257% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 285 Franc (18元) | 15元 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 137 Franc (9元) | 7元 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 377 Franc (24元) | 6元 | + 288% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,226 Franc (143元) | 119元 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 400 Franc (26元) | 9元 | + 186% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 179 Franc (12元) | 15元 | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in French Polynesia is 20% more expensive than in China | ||||
| French Polynesia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 11,988元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 155,159 Franc (9,989元) | 6,948元 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,126 Franc (459元) | 489元 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 92,149 Franc (5,933元) | 6,875元 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 72,580 Franc (4,673元) | 4,568元 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 Franc (322元) | 358元 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,568 Franc (294元) | 107元 | + 174% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 140,000 Franc (9,013元) | 1,370元 | + 558% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,841 Franc (955元) | 717元 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,381 Franc (153元) | 35元 | + 333% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,067 Franc (69元) | 46元 | + 48% | |
| Clothes | + 93% | |||
| Clothes in French Polynesia is 93% more expensive than in China | ||||
| French Polynesia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,128 Franc (652元) | 489元 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 11,032 Franc (710元) | 245元 | + 190% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,337 Franc (730元) | 604元 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,568 Franc (680元) | 781元 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in French Polynesia is 74% more expensive than in China | ||||
| French Polynesia | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,757,970 Franc (177,560元) | 156,400元 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 161 Franc (10元) | 8元 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,000 Franc (515元) | 218元 | + 137% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in French Polynesia is 17% cheaper than in China | ||||
| French Polynesia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 350 Franc (23元) | 37元 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Franc (32元) | 25元 | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,568 Franc (230元) | 407元 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 700 Franc (45元) | 46元 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Franc (32元) | 44元 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 650 Franc (42元) | 38元 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 150 Franc (10元) | 11元 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 180 Franc (12元) | 15元 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (129元) | 77元 | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 103% | |||
| Entertainment in French Polynesia is 103% more expensive than in China | ||||
| French Polynesia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Franc (258元) | 214元 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,714 Franc (175元) | 105元 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,346元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,271 Franc (661元) | 410元 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,761 Franc (113元) | 70元 | + 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 250 Franc (16元) | 31元 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 700 Franc (45元) | 17元 | + 170% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Franc (3,219元) | 3,025元 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 63 Franc (4.08元) | 0.27元 | + 1429% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,000 Franc (386元) | 373元 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,200 Franc (77元) | 23元 | + 234% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,595 prices entered by 145 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in French Polynesia is 50% more expensive than in China
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