- Cost of Living
- French Polynesia
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in French Polynesia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 89% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Polynesia is 89% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,800 Franc (Rp 251,901) | Rp 66,106 | + 281% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,300 Franc (Rp 181,929) | Rp 50,634 | + 259% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Rp 30,568 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 134 Franc (Rp 18,753) | Rp 19,074 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 400 Franc (Rp 55,978) | Rp 24,685 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 720 Franc (Rp 100,761) | Rp 16,247 | + 520% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Rp 66,045 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 400 Franc (Rp 55,978) | Rp 37,044 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 200 Franc (Rp 27,989) | Rp 18,542 | + 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Rp 32,310 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,800 Franc (Rp 251,901) | Rp 368,198 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | Rp 19,117 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Franc (Rp 13,995) | Rp 16,216 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in French Polynesia is 4% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | Rp 12,242,600 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 90,000 Franc (Rp 12,595,066) | Rp 9,677,710 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,500 Franc (Rp 349,863) | Rp 910,541 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Rp 8,553,620 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Rp 4,943,740 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Rp 619,505 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | Rp 287,299 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Rp 4,810,710 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,787,010 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 58,356 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Franc (Rp 139,945) | Rp 56,285 | + 149% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in French Polynesia is 36% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (Rp 2,099,178) | Rp 615,926 | + 241% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Rp 397,678 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 985,125 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 811,453 | - | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in French Polynesia is 12% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 469,436,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 128 Franc (Rp 17,913) | Rp 8,898 | + 101% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 381,291 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in French Polynesia is 19% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 24,249 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 88,999 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 3,600 Franc (Rp 503,803) | Rp 343,185 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Rp 45,191 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 23,113 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 34,430 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Rp 14,080 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Rp 13,066 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,500 Franc (Rp 349,863) | Rp 92,997 | + 276% | |
| 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 559,781) | Rp 216,823 | + 158% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 100,274 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 375,594 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Rp 505,534 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 133,066 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Rp 46,363 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 56,412 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Rp 7,752,910 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,617 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Rp 565,576 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 24,489 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,818 prices entered by 347 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
139.945
IDR
/
XPF
Cost of living in French Polynesia is 28% more expensive than in Indonesia
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