Cost of living in French Polynesia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Polynesia is 6% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| French Polynesia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,871 Franc ($18) | $21 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | $12 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $5.89 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | $1.10 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | $5.49 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $4.88 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,400 Franc ($32) | $8 | + 318% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 285 Franc ($2.68) | $4.27 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 137 Franc ($1.29) | $2.29 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 377 Franc ($3.54) | $3.53 | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,226 Franc ($21) | $18 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 400 Franc ($3.76) | $2.95 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 179 Franc ($1.68) | $3.04 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in French Polynesia is 40% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| French Polynesia | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | $3,083 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 155,159 Franc ($1,458) | $2,368 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,126 Franc ($67) | $228 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 92,149 Franc ($866) | $2,212 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 72,580 Franc ($682) | $1,614 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 Franc ($47) | $166 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,568 Franc ($43) | $61 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 140,000 Franc ($1,315) | $248 | + 430% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,841 Franc ($139) | $158 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,381 Franc ($22) | $15 | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,067 Franc ($10) | $35 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in French Polynesia is 60% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| French Polynesia | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,128 Franc ($95) | $57 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 11,032 Franc ($104) | $51 | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,337 Franc ($107) | $107 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,568 Franc ($99) | $140 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in French Polynesia is 6% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| French Polynesia | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,757,970 Franc ($25,909) | $30,933 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 161 Franc ($1.51) | $0.94 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,000 Franc ($75) | $85 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in French Polynesia is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| French Polynesia | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 350 Franc ($3.29) | $9 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Franc ($4.70) | $25 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,568 Franc ($34) | $169 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 700 Franc ($7) | $10 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Franc ($4.70) | $5.31 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 650 Franc ($6) | $7 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 150 Franc ($1.41) | $5.03 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 180 Franc ($1.69) | $2.38 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc ($19) | $31 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in French Polynesia is 26% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| French Polynesia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Franc ($38) | $61 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,714 Franc ($25) | $30 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $232 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,271 Franc ($96) | $105 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,761 Franc ($17) | $15 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 250 Franc ($2.35) | $5.95 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 700 Franc ($7) | $8 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Franc ($470) | $460 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 63 Franc ($0.60) | $0.97 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,000 Franc ($56) | $72 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,200 Franc ($11) | $11 | + 0% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,126 prices entered by 1,874 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in French Polynesia is 22% cheaper than in United States
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