Cost of living in French Polynesia compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 115% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Polynesia is 115% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,800 Franc (Mex$ 381) | Mex$ 217 | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,300 Franc (Mex$ 275) | Mex$ 120 | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Mex$ 55 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 134 Franc (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 21 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 500 Franc (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 35 | + 202% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 720 Franc (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 25 | + 521% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Mex$ 73 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 295 Franc (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 40 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 125 Franc (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 24 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 447 Franc (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 24 | + 287% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,200 Franc (Mex$ 677) | Mex$ 232 | + 192% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | Mex$ 30 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 250 Franc (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 21 | + 157% | |
| Housing | + 84% | |||
| Housing in French Polynesia is 84% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 170,000 Franc (Mex$ 35,970) | Mex$ 18,994 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 90,000 Franc (Mex$ 19,043) | Mex$ 8,629 | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,500 Franc (Mex$ 952) | Mex$ 1,028 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 95,000 Franc (Mex$ 20,101) | Mex$ 10,061 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Mex$ 5,160 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 730 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,270) | Mex$ 379 | + 235% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Mex$ 6,882 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 2,061 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 99 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 212) | Mex$ 91 | + 133% | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in French Polynesia is 67% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (Mex$ 3,174) | Mex$ 839 | + 278% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 651 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,327) | Mex$ 1,510 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,539) | Mex$ 1,117 | + 127% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in French Polynesia is 17% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 347,300 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 180 Franc (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 19 | + 102% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 535 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in French Polynesia is 12% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 82 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 183 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,600 Franc (Mex$ 762) | Mex$ 519 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Mex$ 80 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 50 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 55 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Mex$ 30 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Mex$ 29 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 423) | Mex$ 189 | + 124% | |
| Entertainment | + 100% | |||
| Entertainment in French Polynesia is 100% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Franc (Mex$ 846) | Mex$ 305 | + 177% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (Mex$ 635) | Mex$ 150 | + 323% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 846 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,000 Franc (Mex$ 3,385) | Mex$ 683 | + 396% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 423) | Mex$ 125 | + 239% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 71 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 39 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 10,288 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Franc (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 2.62 | + 142% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Mex$ 986 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Mex$ 62 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 12,839 prices entered by 1,176 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in French Polynesia is 73% more expensive than in Mexico
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