Cost of living in French Polynesia compared to Japan
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| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Polynesia is 30% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| French Polynesia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,871 Franc (¥2,120) | ¥1,145 | + 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,094 Franc (¥1,239) | ¥719 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 500 Franc (¥567) | ¥437 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 185 Franc (¥210) | ¥211 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 455 Franc (¥515) | ¥282 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 695 Franc (¥788) | ¥815 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,400 Franc (¥3,853) | ¥951 | + 305% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 285 Franc (¥323) | ¥984 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 137 Franc (¥155) | ¥421 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 377 Franc (¥427) | ¥268 | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,226 Franc (¥2,522) | ¥1,770 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 400 Franc (¥453) | ¥217 | + 109% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 179 Franc (¥203) | ¥225 | - 10% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in French Polynesia is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| French Polynesia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 196,263 Franc (¥222,401) | ¥194,768 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 155,159 Franc (¥175,823) | ¥126,641 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,126 Franc (¥8,075) | ¥21,178 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 92,149 Franc (¥104,421) | ¥142,258 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 72,580 Franc (¥82,246) | ¥80,836 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 Franc (¥5,666) | ¥13,643 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,568 Franc (¥5,176) | ¥3,988 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 140,000 Franc (¥158,645) | ¥59,521 | + 167% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,841 Franc (¥16,817) | ¥17,809 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,381 Franc (¥2,698) | ¥665 | + 305% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,067 Franc (¥1,210) | ¥2,700 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | + 110% | |||
| Clothes in French Polynesia is 110% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| French Polynesia | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,128 Franc (¥11,476) | ¥7,941 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 11,032 Franc (¥12,501) | ¥4,162 | + 200% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,337 Franc (¥12,847) | ¥7,471 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,568 Franc (¥11,975) | ¥15,388 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in French Polynesia is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| French Polynesia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,757,970 Franc (¥3,125,276) | ¥2,576,380 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 161 Franc (¥182) | ¥161 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,000 Franc (¥9,065) | ¥16,725 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in French Polynesia is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| French Polynesia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 350 Franc (¥397) | ¥1,370 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Franc (¥567) | ¥1,955 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,568 Franc (¥4,044) | ¥3,523 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 700 Franc (¥793) | ¥2,205 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Franc (¥567) | ¥648 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 650 Franc (¥737) | ¥409 | + 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 150 Franc (¥170) | ¥143 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 180 Franc (¥204) | ¥184 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (¥2,266) | ¥3,583 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in French Polynesia is 19% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| French Polynesia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Franc (¥4,533) | ¥4,280 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,714 Franc (¥3,075) | ¥3,593 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥20,657 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,271 Franc (¥11,639) | ¥6,242 | + 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,761 Franc (¥1,996) | ¥1,034 | + 93% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 250 Franc (¥283) | ¥533 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 700 Franc (¥793) | ¥526 | + 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Franc (¥56,659) | ¥58,872 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 63 Franc (¥72) | ¥41 | + 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,000 Franc (¥6,799) | ¥11,178 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,200 Franc (¥1,360) | ¥554 | + 145% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 602 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
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Cost of living in French Polynesia is about the same as in Japan
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