Cost of living in French Polynesia compared to United States
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| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Polynesia is 36% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,800 Franc ($18) | $15 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,300 Franc ($13) | $8 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $4.25 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 134 Franc ($1.36) | $0.88 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 500 Franc ($5.07) | $2.94 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 720 Franc ($7) | $4.12 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $6 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 295 Franc ($2.99) | $3.31 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 125 Franc ($1.27) | $1.68 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 447 Franc ($4.53) | $3.31 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,200 Franc ($32) | $14 | + 130% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | $1.99 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 250 Franc ($2.54) | $2.04 | + 24% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in French Polynesia is 23% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 170,000 Franc ($1,724) | $2,208 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 90,000 Franc ($913) | $1,545 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,500 Franc ($46) | $178 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 95,000 Franc ($964) | $1,525 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $1,113 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $111 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,000 Franc ($61) | $50 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | $271 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $127 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $11 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Franc ($10) | $22 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in French Polynesia is 47% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc ($152) | $47 | + 224% | |
| 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) | 11,000 Franc ($112) | $87 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Franc ($122) | $109 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in French Polynesia is 23% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $23,505 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 180 Franc ($1.83) | $0.64 | + 187% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $75 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in French Polynesia is 26% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $16 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,600 Franc ($37) | $112 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.45 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $4.93 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.64 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.82 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc ($20) | $22 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in French Polynesia is 6% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Franc ($41) | $46 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc ($30) | $25 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $205 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,000 Franc ($162) | $79 | + 104% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 Franc ($20) | $12 | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $5.03 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.80 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $420 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Franc ($0.30) | $0.51 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $50 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | $8 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 32,160 prices entered by 4,201 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in French Polynesia is 4% more expensive than in United States
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