- Cost of Living
- French Polynesia
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in French Polynesia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Polynesia is 12% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,800 Franc (¥1,870) | ¥1,006 | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,300 Franc (¥1,350) | ¥711 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ¥445 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 134 Franc (¥139) | ¥198 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 400 Franc (¥415) | ¥270 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 720 Franc (¥748) | ¥689 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ¥889 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 400 Franc (¥415) | ¥637 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 200 Franc (¥208) | ¥430 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ¥262 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,800 Franc (¥1,870) | ¥1,549 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | ¥212 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Franc (¥104) | ¥195 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in French Polynesia is 14% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | ¥242,113 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 90,000 Franc (¥93,487) | ¥121,422 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,500 Franc (¥2,597) | ¥21,895 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ¥116,929 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ¥79,022 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ¥12,611 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ¥4,156 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ¥55,558 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥16,830 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥693 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Franc (¥1,039) | ¥1,827 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in French Polynesia is 25% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (¥15,581) | ¥7,207 | + 116% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ¥4,012 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥8,544 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥15,007 | - | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in French Polynesia is 2% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,657,440 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 128 Franc (¥133) | ¥147 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥11,877 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in French Polynesia is 3% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,278 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,016 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 3,600 Franc (¥3,739) | ¥4,123 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ¥630 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥711 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥484 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ¥145 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥213 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,500 Franc (¥2,597) | ¥2,946 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in French Polynesia is 0% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Franc (¥4,155) | ¥4,119 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,373 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥12,005 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ¥8,157 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥903 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ¥498 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥551 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥49,094 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥56 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ¥10,056 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥474 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 0% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,780 prices entered by 311 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in French Polynesia is about the same as in Japan
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