Cost of living in French Polynesia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Polynesia is 8% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,800 Franc ($16) | $14 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,300 Franc ($12) | $8 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $4.32 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 134 Franc ($1.21) | $0.87 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 400 Franc ($3.63) | $3.01 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 720 Franc ($7) | $4.07 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $6 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 400 Franc ($3.63) | $3.37 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 200 Franc ($1.81) | $1.73 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $3.22 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,800 Franc ($16) | $15 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | $1.92 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Franc ($0.91) | $2.08 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in French Polynesia is 29% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 180,000 Franc ($1,632) | $2,233 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 90,000 Franc ($816) | $1,605 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,500 Franc ($23) | $178 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | $1,614 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $1,140 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $116 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | $48 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | $300 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $121 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $11 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Franc ($9) | $22 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in French Polynesia is 33% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc ($136) | $49 | + 179% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $44 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $87 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $114 | - | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in French Polynesia is 7% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,966 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 128 Franc ($1.16) | $0.77 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $80 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in French Polynesia is 27% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $20 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,600 Franc ($33) | $110 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.51 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.02 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.53 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.83 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,500 Franc ($23) | $22 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in French Polynesia is 5% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Franc ($36) | $45 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $25 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $221 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $75 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $12 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $4.81 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.84 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $405 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $54 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | $8 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 50,997 prices entered by 6,452 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in French Polynesia is 8% cheaper than in United States
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