Cost of living in French Polynesia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 120% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Polynesia is 120% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,800 Franc (Rp 261,697) | Rp 48,924 | + 435% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,300 Franc (Rp 189,003) | Rp 55,115 | + 243% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Rp 32,165 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 134 Franc (Rp 19,482) | Rp 20,667 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 500 Franc (Rp 72,694) | Rp 25,337 | + 187% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 720 Franc (Rp 104,679) | Rp 17,064 | + 513% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Rp 61,721 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 295 Franc (Rp 42,889) | Rp 37,576 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 125 Franc (Rp 18,173) | Rp 19,651 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 447 Franc (Rp 64,981) | Rp 33,333 | + 95% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,200 Franc (Rp 465,239) | Rp 374,037 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | Rp 18,761 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 250 Franc (Rp 36,347) | Rp 18,326 | + 98% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in French Polynesia is 47% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 170,000 Franc (Rp 24,715,822) | Rp 19,045,400 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 90,000 Franc (Rp 13,084,847) | Rp 10,096,300 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,500 Franc (Rp 654,242) | Rp 1,245,580 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 95,000 Franc (Rp 13,811,783) | Rp 7,203,760 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Rp 4,313,490 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Rp 979,539 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,000 Franc (Rp 872,323) | Rp 329,516 | + 165% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Rp 4,258,580 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 2,125,490 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 66,640 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Franc (Rp 145,387) | Rp 68,439 | + 112% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in French Polynesia is 56% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (Rp 2,180,808) | Rp 680,041 | + 221% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Rp 424,371 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,000 Franc (Rp 1,599,259) | Rp 1,071,420 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Franc (Rp 1,744,646) | Rp 1,116,540 | + 56% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in French Polynesia is 23% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 492,652,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 180 Franc (Rp 26,170) | Rp 8,926 | + 193% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 228,023 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in French Polynesia is 18% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 23,270 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 59,151 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,600 Franc (Rp 523,394) | Rp 256,292 | + 104% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 80,956 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 22,650 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 44,295 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Rp 22,030 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Rp 12,336 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (Rp 290,774) | Rp 89,053 | + 227% | |
| Entertainment | + 105% | |||
| Entertainment in French Polynesia is 105% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Franc (Rp 581,549) | Rp 176,169 | + 230% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (Rp 436,162) | Rp 105,763 | + 312% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 650,328 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,000 Franc (Rp 2,326,195) | Rp 361,319 | + 544% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 Franc (Rp 290,774) | Rp 133,391 | + 118% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Rp 36,857 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 48,318 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 8,519,630 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Franc (Rp 4,362) | Rp 1,787 | + 144% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Rp 604,695 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 28,321 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 842 prices entered by 105 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
145.387
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Cost of living in French Polynesia is 65% more expensive than in Indonesia
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