Cost of living in French Polynesia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Polynesia is 13% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,800 Franc (¥1,861) | ¥975 | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,300 Franc (¥1,344) | ¥718 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ¥451 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 134 Franc (¥139) | ¥214 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 400 Franc (¥413) | ¥284 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 720 Franc (¥744) | ¥501 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ¥1,246 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 400 Franc (¥413) | ¥640 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 200 Franc (¥207) | ¥381 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ¥252 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,800 Franc (¥1,861) | ¥1,640 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | ¥219 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Franc (¥103) | ¥253 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in French Polynesia is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 180,000 Franc (¥186,052) | ¥182,340 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 90,000 Franc (¥93,026) | ¥111,342 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,500 Franc (¥2,584) | ¥15,746 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ¥107,878 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ¥86,552 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ¥11,000 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ¥3,746 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ¥39,892 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥8,365 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥740 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Franc (¥1,034) | ¥2,216 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in French Polynesia is 30% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (¥15,504) | ¥6,528 | + 138% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥4,644 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥7,685 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥13,013 | - | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in French Polynesia is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,936,380 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 128 Franc (¥132) | ¥138 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥9,442 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in French Polynesia is 23% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,383 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥929 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,600 Franc (¥3,721) | ¥10,332 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥554 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥669 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥516 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ¥191 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥238 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,500 Franc (¥2,584) | ¥2,573 | + 0% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in French Polynesia is 4% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Franc (¥4,134) | ¥3,363 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,584 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥16,766 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ¥6,023 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥809 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ¥500 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥491 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥47,822 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ¥8,220 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥491 | - | |
| 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 1,102 prices entered by 171 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in French Polynesia is about the same as in Japan
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