- Cost of Living
- French Polynesia
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in French Polynesia compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 105% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Polynesia is 105% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,800 Franc (Mex$ 347) | Mex$ 118 | + 195% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,300 Franc (Mex$ 251) | Mex$ 95 | + 165% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Mex$ 66 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 134 Franc (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 19 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 400 Franc (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 31 | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 720 Franc (Mex$ 139) | Mex$ 20 | + 613% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Mex$ 62 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 400 Franc (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 37 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 200 Franc (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 24 | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Mex$ 21 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,800 Franc (Mex$ 347) | Mex$ 223 | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | Mex$ 25 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Franc (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 20 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in French Polynesia is 5% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | Mex$ 19,628 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 90,000 Franc (Mex$ 17,372) | Mex$ 10,435 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 483) | Mex$ 1,611 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Mex$ 11,823 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 6,623 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 1,609 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | Mex$ 383 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Mex$ 8,103 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,993 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 104 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 193) | Mex$ 89 | + 118% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in French Polynesia is 37% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,895) | Mex$ 801 | + 261% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 660 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,491 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 1,287 | - | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in French Polynesia is 5% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 312,016 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 128 Franc (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 19 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 466 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in French Polynesia is 16% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 77 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 186 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 3,600 Franc (Mex$ 695) | Mex$ 543 | + 28% | |
| 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$ 53 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Mex$ 28 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Mex$ 29 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 483) | Mex$ 123 | + 292% | |
| 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$ 772) | Mex$ 383 | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 136 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 1,187 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Mex$ 742 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 102 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 55 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 45 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 10,347 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.31 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Mex$ 715 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Mex$ 52 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 10,287 prices entered by 1,192 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in French Polynesia is 27% more expensive than in Mexico
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