Cost of living in French Polynesia compared to Nigeria
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Food | + 55% | |||
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Food in French Polynesia is 55% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
French Polynesia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,871 Franc (7,719 ₦) | 2,666 ₦ | + 190% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | 3,057 ₦ | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 1,497 ₦ | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 1,447 ₦ | - | |
12 eggs, large | - | 1,082 ₦ | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 1,151 ₦ | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,400 Franc (14,030 ₦) | 1,257 ₦ | + 1016% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 285 Franc (1,178 ₦) | 1,567 ₦ | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 137 Franc (565 ₦) | 1,213 ₦ | - 53% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 377 Franc (1,555 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 204% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,226 Franc (9,185 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | + 173% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 400 Franc (1,651 ₦) | 535 ₦ | + 208% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 179 Franc (738 ₦) | 568 ₦ | + 30% | |
Housing | + 3% | |||
Housing in French Polynesia is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
French Polynesia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 1,087,280 ₦ | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 155,159 Franc (640,258 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | + 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,126 Franc (29,404 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 92,149 Franc (380,248 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 72,580 Franc (299,498 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | + 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 Franc (20,632 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 74% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,568 Franc (18,849 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | + 5% | |
40” flat screen tv | 140,000 Franc (577,705 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 496% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,841 Franc (61,239 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | + 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,381 Franc (9,825 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | + 53% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,067 Franc (4,405 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 194% | |
Clothes | + 223% | |||
Clothes in French Polynesia is 223% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
French Polynesia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,128 Franc (41,791 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 394% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 11,032 Franc (45,523 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 270% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,337 Franc (46,783 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 63% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,568 Franc (43,608 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 48% | |
Transportation | + 66% | |||
Transportation in French Polynesia is 66% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
French Polynesia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,757,970 Franc (11,380,671 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 42% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 161 Franc (664 ₦) | 256 ₦ | + 159% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 8,000 Franc (33,012 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | + 71% | |
Personal Care | + 49% | |||
Personal Care in French Polynesia is 49% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
French Polynesia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 350 Franc (1,444 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 277% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Franc (2,063 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 27% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,568 Franc (14,725 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 24% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 700 Franc (2,889 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | + 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Franc (2,063 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 147% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 650 Franc (2,682 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 62% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 150 Franc (619 ₦) | 651 ₦ | - 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 180 Franc (743 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (8,253 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 388% | |
Entertainment | + 167% | |||
Entertainment in French Polynesia is 167% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
French Polynesia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Franc (16,506 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 93% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,714 Franc (11,197 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | + 81% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 8,826 ₦ | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,271 Franc (42,384 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 149% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,761 Franc (7,268 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 125% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 250 Franc (1,032 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | - 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 700 Franc (2,889 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 478% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Franc (206,323 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 50% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 63 Franc (262 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 1001% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,000 Franc (24,759 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | + 21% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,200 Franc (4,952 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 855% | |
TOTAL | + 57% |

These prices were last updated on May 21, 2023.
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Cost of living in French Polynesia is 57% more expensive than in Nigeria
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