Cost of living in French Polynesia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 101% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Polynesia is 101% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,800 Franc (118元) | 54元 | + 119% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,300 Franc (85元) | 36元 | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 15元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 134 Franc (9元) | 14元 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 500 Franc (33元) | 14元 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 720 Franc (47元) | 9元 | + 454% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 56元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 295 Franc (19元) | 12元 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 125 Franc (8元) | 6元 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 447 Franc (29元) | 6元 | + 375% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,200 Franc (210元) | 108元 | + 94% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | 9元 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 250 Franc (16元) | 10元 | + 68% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in French Polynesia is 41% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 170,000 Franc (11,170元) | 7,480元 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 90,000 Franc (5,914元) | 4,546元 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,500 Franc (296元) | 406元 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 95,000 Franc (6,242元) | 6,893元 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 3,954元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 261元 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,000 Franc (394元) | 84元 | + 370% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 2,223元 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 622元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 47元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Franc (66元) | 44元 | + 49% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in French Polynesia is 48% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (986元) | 359元 | + 175% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 227元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,000 Franc (723元) | 569元 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Franc (788元) | 513元 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in French Polynesia is 16% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 160,747元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 180 Franc (12元) | 6元 | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 177元 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in French Polynesia is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 29元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 35元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,600 Franc (237元) | 441元 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 31元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 38元 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 33元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 9元 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 11元 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (131元) | 84元 | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in French Polynesia is 60% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Franc (263元) | 201元 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (197元) | 94元 | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 978元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,000 Franc (1,051元) | 413元 | + 155% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 Franc (131元) | 70元 | + 89% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 34元 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 31元 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,170元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Franc (1.97元) | 0.55元 | + 260% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 419元 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 22元 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,922 prices entered by 199 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in French Polynesia is 48% more expensive than in China
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