Cost of living in French Polynesia compared to Italy
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Food | + 15% | |||
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Food in French Polynesia is 15% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
French Polynesia | Italy | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,871 Franc (€16) | €17 | - 8% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | €10 | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | €5.50 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | €1.46 | - | |
12 eggs, large | - | €3.76 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | €2.99 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,400 Franc (€28) | €7 | + 293% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 285 Franc (€2.39) | €2.24 | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 137 Franc (€1.14) | €1.75 | - 35% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 377 Franc (€3.15) | €1.55 | + 104% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,226 Franc (€19) | €7 | + 185% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 400 Franc (€3.34) | €2.25 | + 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 179 Franc (€1.50) | €1.67 | - 11% | |
Housing | - 11% | |||
Housing in French Polynesia is 11% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
French Polynesia | Italy | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | €1,876 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 155,159 Franc (€1,297) | €1,255 | + 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,126 Franc (€60) | €198 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 92,149 Franc (€770) | €1,175 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 72,580 Franc (€607) | €797 | - 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 Franc (€42) | €130 | - 68% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,568 Franc (€38) | €26 | + 44% | |
40” flat screen tv | 140,000 Franc (€1,171) | €335 | + 250% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,841 Franc (€124) | €132 | - 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,381 Franc (€20) | €7 | + 179% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,067 Franc (€9) | €11 | - 18% | |
Clothes | + 71% | |||
Clothes in French Polynesia is 71% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
French Polynesia | Italy | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,128 Franc (€85) | €77 | + 10% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 11,032 Franc (€92) | €34 | + 172% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,337 Franc (€95) | €90 | + 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,568 Franc (€88) | €117 | - 25% | |
Transportation | + 24% | |||
Transportation in French Polynesia is 24% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
French Polynesia | Italy | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,757,970 Franc (€23,059) | €30,879 | - 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 161 Franc (€1.34) | €1.84 | - 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 8,000 Franc (€67) | €37 | + 81% | |
Personal Care | - 43% | |||
Personal Care in French Polynesia is 43% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
French Polynesia | Italy | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 350 Franc (€2.93) | €10 | - 71% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Franc (€4.18) | €10 | - 57% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,568 Franc (€30) | €105 | - 72% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 700 Franc (€5.85) | €6 | - 8% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Franc (€4.18) | €4.20 | - 0% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 650 Franc (€5.43) | €3.51 | + 55% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 150 Franc (€1.25) | €3.36 | - 63% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 180 Franc (€1.50) | €2.90 | - 48% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (€17) | €20 | - 16% | |
Entertainment | + 10% | |||
Entertainment in French Polynesia is 10% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
French Polynesia | Italy | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Franc (€33) | €39 | - 15% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,714 Franc (€23) | €19 | + 18% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €78 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,271 Franc (€86) | €75 | + 15% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,761 Franc (€15) | €10 | + 54% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 250 Franc (€2.09) | €1.81 | + 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 700 Franc (€5.85) | €5.39 | + 9% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Franc (€418) | €830 | - 50% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 63 Franc (€0.53) | €0.34 | + 54% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,000 Franc (€50) | €55 | - 9% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,200 Franc (€10) | €5.95 | + 69% | |
TOTAL | + 6% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,442 prices entered by 207 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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Cost of living in French Polynesia is 6% more expensive than in Italy
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