Cost of living in French Polynesia compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Polynesia is 67% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,800 Franc (Mex$ 303) | Mex$ 158 | + 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,300 Franc (Mex$ 219) | Mex$ 108 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Mex$ 57 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 134 Franc (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 20 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 400 Franc (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 32 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 720 Franc (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 22 | + 456% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Mex$ 67 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 400 Franc (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 40 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 200 Franc (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 23 | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Mex$ 22 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,800 Franc (Mex$ 303) | Mex$ 217 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | Mex$ 28 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Franc (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 20 | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in French Polynesia is 21% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 180,000 Franc (Mex$ 30,257) | Mex$ 19,384 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 90,000 Franc (Mex$ 15,129) | Mex$ 8,949 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 420) | Mex$ 1,220 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Mex$ 10,973 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Mex$ 5,824 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 885 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Mex$ 388 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Mex$ 7,613 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,993 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 102 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 168) | Mex$ 85 | + 97% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in French Polynesia is 34% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,521) | Mex$ 855 | + 195% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 633 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,517 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 1,215 | - | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in French Polynesia is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 325,472 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 128 Franc (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 20 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 500 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in French Polynesia is 9% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 80 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 222 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,600 Franc (Mex$ 605) | Mex$ 562 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Mex$ 68 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 49 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 58 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Mex$ 30 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Mex$ 30 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 420) | Mex$ 180 | + 133% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in French Polynesia is 13% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Franc (Mex$ 672) | Mex$ 344 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 139 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 904 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Mex$ 657 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 110 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 59 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 41 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 9,700 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 1.55 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Mex$ 861 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Mex$ 55 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,005 prices entered by 1,354 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in French Polynesia is 26% more expensive than in Mexico
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