- Cost of Living
- French Polynesia
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in French Polynesia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Polynesia is 87% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,800 Franc (Rp 244,138) | Rp 65,531 | + 273% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,300 Franc (Rp 176,322) | Rp 49,511 | + 256% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Rp 30,885 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 134 Franc (Rp 18,175) | Rp 18,934 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 400 Franc (Rp 54,253) | Rp 22,695 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 720 Franc (Rp 97,655) | Rp 14,388 | + 579% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Rp 60,646 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 400 Franc (Rp 54,253) | Rp 37,954 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 200 Franc (Rp 27,126) | Rp 18,653 | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Rp 31,286 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,800 Franc (Rp 244,138) | Rp 371,771 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | Rp 18,926 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Franc (Rp 13,563) | Rp 15,260 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in French Polynesia is 5% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | Rp 13,096,300 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 90,000 Franc (Rp 12,206,877) | Rp 8,155,000 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,500 Franc (Rp 339,080) | Rp 887,496 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Rp 8,109,370 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Rp 4,623,080 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Rp 667,380 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | Rp 252,522 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Rp 4,513,470 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,628,720 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 59,625 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Franc (Rp 135,632) | Rp 55,089 | + 146% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in French Polynesia is 33% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (Rp 2,034,479) | Rp 659,239 | + 209% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Rp 428,524 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,009,670 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 936,471 | - | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in French Polynesia is 11% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 479,608,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 128 Franc (Rp 17,361) | Rp 8,791 | + 97% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 382,650 | - | |
| 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 24,611 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 90,441 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 3,600 Franc (Rp 488,275) | Rp 332,164 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Rp 45,296 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 23,390 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 32,514 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Rp 15,188 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Rp 12,682 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,500 Franc (Rp 339,080) | Rp 81,236 | + 317% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in French Polynesia is 16% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Franc (Rp 542,528) | Rp 211,083 | + 157% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 98,679 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 460,234 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Rp 497,062 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 118,309 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Rp 45,661 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 54,748 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Rp 7,809,260 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,846 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Rp 521,125 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 24,789 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,603 prices entered by 312 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
135.632
IDR
/
XPF
Cost of living in French Polynesia is 27% more expensive than in Indonesia
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