Cost of living in French Polynesia compared to United States
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| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Polynesia is about the same as in United States | ||||
| French Polynesia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,871 Franc ($17) | $19 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | $10 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $5.93 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | $1.09 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | $4.92 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $4.81 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,400 Franc ($30) | $7 | + 334% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 285 Franc ($2.56) | $4.67 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 137 Franc ($1.23) | $2.52 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 377 Franc ($3.37) | $3.12 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,226 Franc ($20) | $16 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 400 Franc ($3.58) | $2.74 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 179 Franc ($1.60) | $3.05 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in French Polynesia is 38% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| French Polynesia | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | $2,985 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 155,159 Franc ($1,390) | $2,210 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,126 Franc ($64) | $219 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 92,149 Franc ($825) | $1,960 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 72,580 Franc ($650) | $1,472 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 Franc ($45) | $149 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,568 Franc ($41) | $63 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 140,000 Franc ($1,254) | $295 | + 325% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,841 Franc ($133) | $136 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,381 Franc ($21) | $14 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,067 Franc ($10) | $31 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in French Polynesia is 77% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| French Polynesia | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,128 Franc ($91) | $54 | + 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 11,032 Franc ($99) | $45 | + 118% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,337 Franc ($102) | $93 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,568 Franc ($95) | $121 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in French Polynesia is 9% 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 ($24,702) | $27,744 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 161 Franc ($1.44) | $1.06 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,000 Franc ($72) | $83 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in French Polynesia is 55% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| French Polynesia | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 350 Franc ($3.13) | $8 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Franc ($4.48) | $21 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,568 Franc ($32) | $139 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 700 Franc ($6) | $8 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Franc ($4.48) | $4.85 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 650 Franc ($5.82) | $6 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 150 Franc ($1.34) | $4.78 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 180 Franc ($1.61) | $2.24 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc ($18) | $28 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in French Polynesia is 13% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| French Polynesia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Franc ($36) | $55 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,714 Franc ($24) | $28 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $200 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,271 Franc ($92) | $89 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,761 Franc ($16) | $13 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 250 Franc ($2.24) | $5.23 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 700 Franc ($6) | $6 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Franc ($448) | $554 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 63 Franc ($0.57) | $0.20 | + 184% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,000 Franc ($54) | $59 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,200 Franc ($11) | $10 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 22,005 prices entered by 2,817 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in French Polynesia is 15% cheaper than in United States
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