- Cost of Living
- French Polynesia
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in French Polynesia compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 98% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Polynesia is 98% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,800 Franc (Mex$ 331) | Mex$ 117 | + 184% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,300 Franc (Mex$ 239) | Mex$ 93 | + 156% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Mex$ 64 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 134 Franc (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 18 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 400 Franc (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 31 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 720 Franc (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 19 | + 583% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Mex$ 61 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 400 Franc (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 37 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 200 Franc (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 24 | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Mex$ 21 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,800 Franc (Mex$ 331) | Mex$ 219 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | Mex$ 25 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Franc (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 21 | - 10% | |
| 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$ 19,606 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 90,000 Franc (Mex$ 16,569) | Mex$ 10,093 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 460) | Mex$ 1,542 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Mex$ 11,108 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 6,236 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 1,530 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | Mex$ 382 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Mex$ 8,101 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 2,046 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 101 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 184) | Mex$ 78 | + 135% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in French Polynesia is 36% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,762) | Mex$ 816 | + 238% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 644 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,455 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 1,279 | - | |
| 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$ 299,775 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 128 Franc (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 18 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 466 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in French Polynesia is 15% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 73 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 172 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 3,600 Franc (Mex$ 663) | Mex$ 533 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Mex$ 67 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 47 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 51 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Mex$ 28 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Mex$ 28 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 460) | Mex$ 119 | + 286% | |
| 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$ 736) | Mex$ 368 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 136 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 1,203 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Mex$ 720 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 100 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 54 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 43 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 10,379 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.41 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Mex$ 702 | - | |
| 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 10,362 prices entered by 1,221 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in French Polynesia is 27% more expensive than in Mexico
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