Cost of living in French Polynesia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Polynesia is 55% more expensive than in China | ||||
| French Polynesia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,871 Franc (118元) | 36元 | + 225% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | 37元 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 14元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 14元 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | 15元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 11元 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,400 Franc (215元) | 50元 | + 328% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 285 Franc (18元) | 16元 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 137 Franc (9元) | 6元 | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 377 Franc (24元) | 6元 | + 286% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,226 Franc (141元) | 91元 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 400 Franc (25元) | 9元 | + 180% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 179 Franc (11元) | 12元 | - 9% | |
| 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 | - | 15,782元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 155,159 Franc (9,821元) | 7,133元 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,126 Franc (451元) | 505元 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 92,149 Franc (5,833元) | 6,729元 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 72,580 Franc (4,594元) | 3,858元 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 Franc (316元) | 296元 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,568 Franc (289元) | 103元 | + 181% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 140,000 Franc (8,862元) | 1,460元 | + 507% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,841 Franc (939元) | 553元 | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,381 Franc (151元) | 44元 | + 241% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,067 Franc (68元) | 59元 | + 14% | |
| Clothes | + 86% | |||
| Clothes in French Polynesia is 86% more expensive than in China | ||||
| French Polynesia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,128 Franc (641元) | 418元 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 11,032 Franc (698元) | 296元 | + 136% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,337 Franc (718元) | 570元 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,568 Franc (669元) | 705元 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in French Polynesia is 68% 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 (174,571元) | 148,726元 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 161 Franc (10元) | 8元 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,000 Franc (506元) | 239元 | + 111% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in French Polynesia is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| French Polynesia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 350 Franc (22元) | 51元 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Franc (32元) | 84元 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,568 Franc (226元) | 114元 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 700 Franc (44元) | 67元 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Franc (32元) | 57元 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 650 Franc (41元) | 25元 | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 150 Franc (9元) | 7元 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 180 Franc (11元) | 13元 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (127元) | 85元 | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 99% | |||
| Entertainment in French Polynesia is 99% more expensive than in China | ||||
| French Polynesia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Franc (253元) | 203元 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,714 Franc (172元) | 109元 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 703元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,271 Franc (650元) | 285元 | + 128% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,761 Franc (111元) | 81元 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 250 Franc (16元) | 28元 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 700 Franc (44元) | 16元 | + 171% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Franc (3,165元) | 3,924元 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 63 Franc (4.01元) | 0.34元 | + 1096% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,000 Franc (380元) | 428元 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,200 Franc (76元) | 25元 | + 201% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 892 prices entered by 117 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2025.
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Cost of living in French Polynesia is 53% more expensive than in China
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