Cost of living in French Polynesia compared to Japan
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| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Polynesia is 27% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| French Polynesia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,871 Franc (¥2,321) | ¥1,028 | + 126% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | ¥723 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ¥519 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | ¥197 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | ¥316 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ¥629 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,400 Franc (¥4,219) | ¥962 | + 339% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 285 Franc (¥354) | ¥902 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 137 Franc (¥170) | ¥574 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 377 Franc (¥468) | ¥285 | + 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,226 Franc (¥2,762) | ¥1,208 | + 129% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 400 Franc (¥496) | ¥184 | + 170% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 179 Franc (¥222) | ¥206 | + 8% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in French Polynesia is 8% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| French Polynesia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ¥326,267 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 155,159 Franc (¥192,512) | ¥171,772 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,126 Franc (¥8,841) | ¥28,488 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 92,149 Franc (¥114,333) | ¥157,603 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 72,580 Franc (¥90,053) | ¥82,713 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 Franc (¥6,204) | ¥24,082 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,568 Franc (¥5,667) | ¥4,699 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 140,000 Franc (¥173,704) | ¥47,482 | + 266% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,841 Franc (¥18,413) | ¥32,093 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,381 Franc (¥2,954) | ¥1,313 | + 125% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,067 Franc (¥1,324) | ¥1,878 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | + 119% | |||
| Clothes in French Polynesia is 119% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| French Polynesia | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,128 Franc (¥12,566) | ¥6,136 | + 105% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 11,032 Franc (¥13,688) | ¥5,199 | + 163% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,337 Franc (¥14,067) | ¥8,989 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,568 Franc (¥13,112) | ¥13,588 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in French Polynesia is 5% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| French Polynesia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,757,970 Franc (¥3,421,930) | ¥2,700,660 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 161 Franc (¥200) | ¥165 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,000 Franc (¥9,926) | ¥10,143 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in French Polynesia is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| French Polynesia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 350 Franc (¥434) | ¥2,497 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Franc (¥620) | ¥1,967 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,568 Franc (¥4,427) | ¥5,380 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 700 Franc (¥869) | ¥650 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Franc (¥620) | ¥938 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 650 Franc (¥806) | ¥702 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 150 Franc (¥186) | ¥218 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 180 Franc (¥223) | ¥216 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (¥2,481) | ¥3,927 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in French Polynesia is 27% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| French Polynesia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Franc (¥4,963) | ¥4,141 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,714 Franc (¥3,367) | ¥3,600 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥4,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,271 Franc (¥12,744) | ¥5,993 | + 113% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,761 Franc (¥2,185) | ¥984 | + 122% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 250 Franc (¥310) | ¥472 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 700 Franc (¥869) | ¥575 | + 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Franc (¥62,037) | ¥101,122 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 63 Franc (¥79) | ¥52 | + 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,000 Franc (¥7,444) | ¥9,280 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,200 Franc (¥1,489) | ¥592 | + 152% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 760 prices entered by 102 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in French Polynesia is 10% more expensive than in Japan
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