Cost of living in French Polynesia compared to Nigeria
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| Food | + 91% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Polynesia is 91% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| French Polynesia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,871 Franc (28,243 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 356% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | 4,250 ₦ | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 3,207 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 1,143 ₦ | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | 2,479 ₦ | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 1,495 ₦ | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,400 Franc (51,331 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 765% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 285 Franc (4,310 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 137 Franc (2,067 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 377 Franc (5,689 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 449% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,226 Franc (33,603 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 250% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 400 Franc (6,039 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 457% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 179 Franc (2,700 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in French Polynesia is 39% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| French Polynesia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 2,222,680 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 155,159 Franc (2,342,485 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,126 Franc (107,579 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 92,149 Franc (1,391,197 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 72,580 Franc (1,095,759 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 Franc (75,487 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,568 Franc (68,962 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | + 140% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 140,000 Franc (2,113,625 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 446% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,841 Franc (224,053 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,381 Franc (35,945 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 1539% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,067 Franc (16,116 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 440% | |
| Clothes | + 676% | |||
| Clothes in French Polynesia is 676% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| French Polynesia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,128 Franc (152,898 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 798% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 11,032 Franc (166,552 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 962% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,337 Franc (171,161 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 272% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,568 Franc (159,545 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 219% | |
| Transportation | + 218% | |||
| Transportation in French Polynesia is 218% 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 (41,637,963 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 733% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 161 Franc (2,428 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 135% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,000 Franc (120,779 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | + 250% | |
| Personal Care | + 166% | |||
| Personal Care in French Polynesia is 166% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| French Polynesia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 350 Franc (5,284 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Franc (7,549 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 327% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,568 Franc (53,873 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 206% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 700 Franc (10,568 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 136% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Franc (7,549 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 332% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 650 Franc (9,813 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 156% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 150 Franc (2,265 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 180 Franc (2,718 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 103% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (30,195 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 731% | |
| Entertainment | + 118% | |||
| Entertainment in French Polynesia is 118% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| French Polynesia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Franc (60,389 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,714 Franc (40,967 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | + 270% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 15,224 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,271 Franc (155,068 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 269% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,761 Franc (26,591 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 486% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 250 Franc (3,774 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 700 Franc (10,568 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 644% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Franc (754,866 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 153% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 63 Franc (957 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,000 Franc (90,584 ₦) | 34,159 ₦ | + 165% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,200 Franc (18,117 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 625% | |
| TOTAL | + 114% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 227 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 29, 2025.
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Cost of living in French Polynesia is 114% more expensive than in Nigeria
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