Cost of living in French Polynesia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Polynesia is 65% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,800 Franc (Rp 224,214) | Rp 62,389 | + 259% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,300 Franc (Rp 161,932) | Rp 50,984 | + 218% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Rp 29,325 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 134 Franc (Rp 16,691) | Rp 18,889 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 400 Franc (Rp 49,825) | Rp 26,350 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 720 Franc (Rp 89,685) | Rp 15,739 | + 470% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Rp 69,458 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 400 Franc (Rp 49,825) | Rp 39,153 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 200 Franc (Rp 24,913) | Rp 19,538 | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Rp 30,210 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,800 Franc (Rp 224,214) | Rp 433,415 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | Rp 15,764 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Franc (Rp 12,456) | Rp 14,528 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in French Polynesia is 22% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 180,000 Franc (Rp 22,421,351) | Rp 13,652,300 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 90,000 Franc (Rp 11,210,676) | Rp 7,261,930 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,500 Franc (Rp 311,408) | Rp 1,073,920 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Rp 6,550,380 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Rp 3,577,050 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Rp 660,848 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Rp 281,571 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Rp 3,961,170 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,567,420 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 52,955 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Franc (Rp 124,563) | Rp 55,185 | + 126% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in French Polynesia is 34% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (Rp 1,868,446) | Rp 658,752 | + 184% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Rp 531,171 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,095,930 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 911,737 | - | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in French Polynesia is 10% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 432,423,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 128 Franc (Rp 15,944) | Rp 9,131 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 360,956 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in French Polynesia is 20% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 32,065 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 138,988 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,600 Franc (Rp 448,427) | Rp 257,547 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 41,237 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 24,297 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 30,182 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Rp 19,131 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Rp 14,080 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,500 Franc (Rp 311,408) | Rp 66,998 | + 365% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in French Polynesia is 17% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Franc (Rp 498,252) | Rp 184,609 | + 170% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 105,675 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 359,301 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Rp 433,102 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 128,455 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Rp 46,128 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 51,877 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 6,699,010 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,406 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Rp 588,150 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 22,910 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,384 prices entered by 186 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
Exchange rate:
124.563
IDR
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XPF
Cost of living in French Polynesia is 30% more expensive than in Indonesia
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