- Cost of Living
- French Polynesia
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in French Polynesia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Polynesia is 15% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,800 Franc ($17) | $14 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,300 Franc ($12) | $8 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $4.52 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 134 Franc ($1.27) | $0.89 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 400 Franc ($3.80) | $3.19 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 720 Franc ($7) | $3.98 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $6 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 400 Franc ($3.80) | $3.33 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 200 Franc ($1.90) | $1.61 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $3.64 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,800 Franc ($17) | $15 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | $1.92 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Franc ($0.95) | $2.13 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in French Polynesia is 20% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | $2,046 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 90,000 Franc ($854) | $1,576 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,500 Franc ($24) | $177 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $1,584 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $1,128 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $119 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | $48 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | $328 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $120 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $11 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Franc ($9) | $23 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in French Polynesia is 32% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc ($142) | $47 | + 201% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | $45 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $86 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $115 | - | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in French Polynesia is 8% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,354 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 128 Franc ($1.21) | $0.78 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $85 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in French Polynesia is 29% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $18 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 3,600 Franc ($34) | $111 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.48 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.14 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.47 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.87 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,500 Franc ($24) | $21 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in French Polynesia is 4% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Franc ($38) | $45 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $25 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $174 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $79 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $12 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $4.89 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.95 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $422 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.36 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $53 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | $8 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 89,496 prices entered by 12,722 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.00949
USD
/
XPF
Cost of living in French Polynesia is about the same as in United States
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