Cost of living in French Polynesia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Polynesia is 78% more expensive than in China | ||||
| French Polynesia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,871 Franc (111元) | 43元 | + 155% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,094 Franc (65元) | 37元 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 500 Franc (30元) | 17元 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 185 Franc (11元) | 14元 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 455 Franc (27元) | 16元 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 695 Franc (41元) | 9元 | + 368% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,400 Franc (201元) | 48元 | + 316% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 285 Franc (17元) | 13元 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 137 Franc (8元) | 6元 | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 377 Franc (22元) | 7元 | + 232% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,226 Franc (132元) | 97元 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 400 Franc (24元) | 9元 | + 154% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 179 Franc (11元) | 13元 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in French Polynesia is about the same as in China | ||||
| French Polynesia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 196,263 Franc (11,598元) | 13,898元 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 155,159 Franc (9,169元) | 8,379元 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,126 Franc (421元) | 462元 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 92,149 Franc (5,446元) | 6,525元 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 72,580 Franc (4,289元) | 4,376元 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 Franc (295元) | 516元 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,568 Franc (270元) | 140元 | + 93% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 140,000 Franc (8,273元) | 1,829元 | + 352% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,841 Franc (877元) | 546元 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,381 Franc (141元) | 50元 | + 182% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,067 Franc (63元) | 66元 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in French Polynesia is 63% more expensive than in China | ||||
| French Polynesia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,128 Franc (598元) | 511元 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 11,032 Franc (652元) | 288元 | + 126% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,337 Franc (670元) | 654元 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,568 Franc (625元) | 844元 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in French Polynesia is 63% 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 (162,982元) | 148,501元 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 161 Franc (10元) | 8元 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,000 Franc (473元) | 206元 | + 129% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in French Polynesia is 16% cheaper than in China | ||||
| French Polynesia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 350 Franc (21元) | 28元 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Franc (30元) | 27元 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,568 Franc (211元) | 386元 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 700 Franc (41元) | 30元 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Franc (30元) | 19元 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 650 Franc (38元) | 44元 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 150 Franc (9元) | 21元 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 180 Franc (11元) | 16元 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (118元) | 82元 | + 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in French Polynesia is 55% more expensive than in China | ||||
| French Polynesia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Franc (236元) | 260元 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,714 Franc (160元) | 122元 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 417元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,271 Franc (607元) | 319元 | + 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,761 Franc (104元) | 90元 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 250 Franc (15元) | 31元 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 700 Franc (41元) | 19元 | + 123% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Franc (2,955元) | 2,968元 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 63 Franc (3.75元) | 0.24元 | + 1435% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,000 Franc (355元) | 410元 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,200 Franc (71元) | 38元 | + 89% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,155 prices entered by 109 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2022.
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Cost of living in French Polynesia is 38% more expensive than in China
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