Cost of living in French Polynesia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Polynesia is 47% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| French Polynesia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,871 Franc (Rp 249,304) | Rp 45,378 | + 449% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | Rp 54,330 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Rp 27,591 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | Rp 19,722 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | Rp 26,707 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Rp 18,501 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,400 Franc (Rp 453,105) | Rp 56,542 | + 701% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 285 Franc (Rp 38,041) | Rp 42,973 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 137 Franc (Rp 18,249) | Rp 22,558 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 377 Franc (Rp 50,214) | Rp 34,959 | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,226 Franc (Rp 296,623) | Rp 337,317 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 400 Franc (Rp 53,306) | Rp 20,426 | + 161% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 179 Franc (Rp 23,830) | Rp 17,971 | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in French Polynesia is 44% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| French Polynesia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Rp 17,746,200 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 155,159 Franc (Rp 20,677,453) | Rp 9,563,600 | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,126 Franc (Rp 949,615) | Rp 496,641 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 92,149 Franc (Rp 12,280,296) | Rp 7,338,660 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 72,580 Franc (Rp 9,672,422) | Rp 4,109,450 | + 135% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 Franc (Rp 666,331) | Rp 1,211,340 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,568 Franc (Rp 608,733) | Rp 400,530 | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 140,000 Franc (Rp 18,657,271) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 360% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,841 Franc (Rp 1,977,751) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,381 Franc (Rp 317,290) | Rp 43,866 | + 623% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,067 Franc (Rp 142,255) | Rp 71,573 | + 99% | |
| Clothes | + 149% | |||
| Clothes in French Polynesia is 149% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| French Polynesia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,128 Franc (Rp 1,349,654) | Rp 624,572 | + 116% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 11,032 Franc (Rp 1,470,180) | Rp 439,901 | + 234% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,337 Franc (Rp 1,510,866) | Rp 1,223,050 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,568 Franc (Rp 1,408,331) | Rp 1,298,040 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 115% | |||
| Transportation in French Polynesia is 115% 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 367,544,235) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 161 Franc (Rp 21,430) | Rp 11,904 | + 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,000 Franc (Rp 1,066,130) | Rp 150,291 | + 609% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in French Polynesia is 68% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| French Polynesia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 350 Franc (Rp 46,643) | Rp 36,367 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Franc (Rp 66,633) | Rp 60,467 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,568 Franc (Rp 475,542) | Rp 313,421 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 700 Franc (Rp 93,286) | Rp 130,123 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Franc (Rp 66,633) | Rp 19,595 | + 240% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 650 Franc (Rp 86,623) | Rp 34,558 | + 151% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 150 Franc (Rp 19,990) | Rp 30,035 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 180 Franc (Rp 23,988) | Rp 15,580 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (Rp 266,532) | Rp 88,350 | + 202% | |
| Entertainment | + 113% | |||
| Entertainment in French Polynesia is 113% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| French Polynesia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Franc (Rp 533,065) | Rp 216,012 | + 147% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,714 Franc (Rp 361,626) | Rp 104,481 | + 246% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 2,274,680 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,271 Franc (Rp 1,368,804) | Rp 383,761 | + 257% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,761 Franc (Rp 234,722) | Rp 162,937 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 250 Franc (Rp 33,317) | Rp 36,298 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 700 Franc (Rp 93,286) | Rp 40,791 | + 129% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Franc (Rp 6,663,311) | Rp 12,194,000 | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 63 Franc (Rp 8,451) | Rp 2,029 | + 317% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,000 Franc (Rp 799,597) | Rp 496,553 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,200 Franc (Rp 159,919) | Rp 35,528 | + 350% | |
| TOTAL | + 78% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 644 prices entered by 97 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in French Polynesia is 78% more expensive than in Indonesia
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