Cost of living in French Polynesia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Polynesia is 43% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,871 Franc (¥2,072) | ¥981 | + 111% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,094 Franc (¥1,211) | ¥700 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 500 Franc (¥554) | ¥414 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 185 Franc (¥205) | ¥205 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 455 Franc (¥504) | ¥251 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 695 Franc (¥770) | ¥655 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,400 Franc (¥3,765) | ¥964 | + 290% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 285 Franc (¥316) | ¥741 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 137 Franc (¥152) | ¥391 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 377 Franc (¥417) | ¥300 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,226 Franc (¥2,465) | ¥1,420 | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 400 Franc (¥443) | ¥178 | + 148% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 179 Franc (¥198) | ¥217 | - 9% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in French Polynesia is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 196,263 Franc (¥217,344) | ¥299,320 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 155,159 Franc (¥171,825) | ¥164,446 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,126 Franc (¥7,891) | ¥21,056 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 92,149 Franc (¥102,047) | ¥150,152 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 72,580 Franc (¥80,376) | ¥78,123 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 Franc (¥5,537) | ¥11,902 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,568 Franc (¥5,058) | ¥4,118 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 140,000 Franc (¥155,038) | ¥70,060 | + 121% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,841 Franc (¥16,435) | ¥12,705 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,381 Franc (¥2,637) | ¥794 | + 232% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,067 Franc (¥1,182) | ¥2,406 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | + 109% | |||
| Clothes in French Polynesia is 109% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,128 Franc (¥11,215) | ¥7,319 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 11,032 Franc (¥12,217) | ¥4,417 | + 177% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,337 Franc (¥12,555) | ¥8,375 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,568 Franc (¥11,703) | ¥13,139 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in French Polynesia is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,757,970 Franc (¥3,054,212) | ¥2,627,120 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 161 Franc (¥178) | ¥135 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,000 Franc (¥8,859) | ¥10,272 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in French Polynesia is 22% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 350 Franc (¥388) | ¥1,148 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Franc (¥554) | ¥1,229 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,568 Franc (¥3,952) | ¥5,176 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 700 Franc (¥775) | ¥803 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Franc (¥554) | ¥611 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 650 Franc (¥720) | ¥528 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 150 Franc (¥166) | ¥152 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 180 Franc (¥199) | ¥258 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (¥2,215) | ¥3,156 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in French Polynesia is 18% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Franc (¥4,430) | ¥3,672 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,714 Franc (¥3,005) | ¥3,638 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥16,372 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,271 Franc (¥11,374) | ¥6,066 | + 88% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,761 Franc (¥1,950) | ¥1,131 | + 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 250 Franc (¥277) | ¥435 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 700 Franc (¥775) | ¥548 | + 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Franc (¥55,371) | ¥55,862 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 63 Franc (¥70) | ¥53 | + 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,000 Franc (¥6,644) | ¥9,625 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,200 Franc (¥1,329) | ¥530 | + 151% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 954 prices entered by 134 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in French Polynesia is 7% more expensive than in Japan
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