- Cost of Living
- French Polynesia
- Japan
- Comparison
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 (¥1,934) | ¥1,039 | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,300 Franc (¥1,397) | ¥691 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ¥441 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 134 Franc (¥144) | ¥203 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 400 Franc (¥430) | ¥288 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 720 Franc (¥774) | ¥754 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ¥924 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 400 Franc (¥430) | ¥683 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 200 Franc (¥215) | ¥401 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ¥280 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,800 Franc (¥1,934) | ¥1,538 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | ¥199 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Franc (¥107) | ¥198 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in French Polynesia is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | ¥218,000 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 90,000 Franc (¥96,707) | ¥123,235 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,500 Franc (¥2,686) | ¥21,518 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ¥110,576 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ¥71,567 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ¥12,926 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ¥4,101 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ¥55,558 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥16,537 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥711 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Franc (¥1,075) | ¥1,838 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in French Polynesia is 25% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (¥16,118) | ¥7,354 | + 119% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ¥4,336 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥8,421 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥14,523 | - | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in French Polynesia is 1% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,510,530 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 128 Franc (¥138) | ¥145 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥11,257 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in French Polynesia is 1% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,278 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,019 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 3,600 Franc (¥3,868) | ¥3,622 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ¥612 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥707 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥455 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ¥137 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥229 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,500 Franc (¥2,686) | ¥2,862 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in French Polynesia is 2% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Franc (¥4,298) | ¥3,989 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,357 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥14,181 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ¥7,538 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥964 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ¥487 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥586 | - | |
| 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 | - | ¥10,897 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥468 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,886 prices entered by 331 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in French Polynesia is about the same as in Japan
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