Cost of living in French Polynesia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Polynesia is 54% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| French Polynesia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,871 Franc (Rp 279,147) | Rp 60,964 | + 358% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | Rp 58,663 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Rp 32,593 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | Rp 24,589 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | Rp 31,337 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Rp 14,750 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,400 Franc (Rp 507,344) | Rp 72,901 | + 596% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 285 Franc (Rp 42,595) | Rp 45,403 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 137 Franc (Rp 20,433) | Rp 22,376 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 377 Franc (Rp 56,225) | Rp 32,966 | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,226 Franc (Rp 332,130) | Rp 344,694 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 400 Franc (Rp 59,688) | Rp 18,943 | + 215% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 179 Franc (Rp 26,683) | Rp 15,178 | + 76% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in French Polynesia is 42% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| French Polynesia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Rp 20,348,700 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 155,159 Franc (Rp 23,152,665) | Rp 11,729,200 | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,126 Franc (Rp 1,063,290) | Rp 1,724,710 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 92,149 Franc (Rp 13,750,318) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 72,580 Franc (Rp 10,830,267) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 Franc (Rp 746,095) | Rp 1,423,880 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,568 Franc (Rp 681,602) | Rp 378,883 | + 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 140,000 Franc (Rp 20,890,655) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 552% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,841 Franc (Rp 2,214,499) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,381 Franc (Rp 355,271) | Rp 91,402 | + 289% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,067 Franc (Rp 159,284) | Rp 80,207 | + 99% | |
| Clothes | + 138% | |||
| Clothes in French Polynesia is 138% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| French Polynesia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,128 Franc (Rp 1,511,215) | Rp 759,724 | + 99% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 11,032 Franc (Rp 1,646,169) | Rp 458,661 | + 259% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,337 Franc (Rp 1,691,725) | Rp 1,371,230 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,568 Franc (Rp 1,576,916) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 142% | |||
| Transportation in French Polynesia is 142% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| French Polynesia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,757,970 Franc (Rp 411,541,420) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 161 Franc (Rp 23,996) | Rp 12,092 | + 98% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,000 Franc (Rp 1,193,752) | Rp 199,904 | + 497% | |
| Personal Care | + 91% | |||
| Personal Care in French Polynesia is 91% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| French Polynesia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 350 Franc (Rp 52,227) | Rp 22,456 | + 133% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Franc (Rp 74,609) | Rp 96,147 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,568 Franc (Rp 532,467) | Rp 275,446 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 700 Franc (Rp 104,453) | Rp 66,604 | + 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Franc (Rp 74,609) | Rp 26,592 | + 181% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 650 Franc (Rp 96,992) | Rp 33,023 | + 194% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 150 Franc (Rp 22,383) | Rp 27,953 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 180 Franc (Rp 26,859) | Rp 12,305 | + 118% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (Rp 298,438) | Rp 84,361 | + 254% | |
| Entertainment | + 158% | |||
| Entertainment in French Polynesia is 158% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| French Polynesia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Franc (Rp 596,876) | Rp 261,890 | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,714 Franc (Rp 404,915) | Rp 104,570 | + 287% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 496,791 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,271 Franc (Rp 1,532,658) | Rp 379,769 | + 304% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,761 Franc (Rp 262,819) | Rp 149,637 | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 250 Franc (Rp 37,305) | Rp 38,584 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 700 Franc (Rp 104,453) | Rp 50,891 | + 105% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Franc (Rp 7,460,948) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 63 Franc (Rp 9,463) | Rp 2,388 | + 296% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,000 Franc (Rp 895,314) | Rp 433,566 | + 106% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,200 Franc (Rp 179,063) | Rp 42,636 | + 320% | |
| TOTAL | + 84% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 499 prices entered by 78 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2025.
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Cost of living in French Polynesia is 84% more expensive than in Indonesia
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