Cost of Living Comparison Between China and French Polynesia Cost of Living Comparison Between China and French Polynesia

🙂 Solo nomad: China is 59.6% cheaper than French Polynesia without rent, and 69.5% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: China is 62.2% cheaper than French Polynesia without rent, and 65.5% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
China
French Polynesia
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.86 ¥19.51
$15.58 CFPF 1,578
-81.64%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$23.89 ¥163
$79.2 CFPF 8,018
-69.83%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.77 ¥32.61
$12.33 CFPF 1,248
-61.31%
Cappuccino
$3.08 ¥21.02
$4.57 CFPF 463
-32.60%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.44 ¥2.99
$2.63 CFPF 266
-83.27%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.27 ¥1.84
$2.13 CFPF 215
-87.32%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$0.93 ¥6.36
$5.05 CFPF 511
-81.58%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.04 ¥13.96
$4.99 CFPF 506
-59.12%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
China
French Polynesia
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.78 ¥12.16
$1.44 CFPF 146
23.61%
White Bread (500g)
$1.60 ¥10.94
$2.87 CFPF 291
-44.25%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.98 ¥6.70
$1.61 CFPF 163
-39.13%
Eggs
$1.55 ¥10.60
$7.28 CFPF 737
-78.71%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.22 ¥90.3
$39.03 CFPF 3,952
-66.13%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.39 ¥23.13
$16.62 CFPF 1,683
-79.60%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$10.52 ¥71.9
$27.37 CFPF 2,771
-61.56%
Apples (1kg)
$1.84 ¥12.59
$5.37 CFPF 543
-65.74%
Banana (1kg)
$1.30 ¥8.89
$2.36 CFPF 239
-44.92%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.47 ¥10.03
$6.71 CFPF 680
-78.09%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.15 ¥7.83
$8.01 CFPF 811
-85.64%
Potato (1kg)
$0.72 ¥4.94
$3.00 CFPF 303
-76.00%
Onion (1kg)
$0.94 ¥6.40
$2.75 CFPF 278
-65.82%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.61 ¥4.16
$3.77 CFPF 382
-83.82%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.53 ¥3.61
$1.17 CFPF 118
-54.70%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.54 ¥24.15
$12.20 CFPF 1,235
-70.98%
Wine (Bottle)
$11.89 ¥81.2
$24.57 CFPF 2,488
-51.61%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.79 ¥5.39
$2.56 CFPF 259
-69.14%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.69 ¥11.51
$4.81 CFPF 487
-64.86%
🚌 Getting Around
China
French Polynesia
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.44 ¥2.98
$1.90 CFPF 192
-76.84%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$20.98 ¥143
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.38 ¥9.39
$9.63 CFPF 975
-85.67%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.35 ¥2.40
-
-
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$6.75 ¥46.13
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-
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.16 ¥7.93
$1.53 CFPF 155
-24.18%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$19.7K ¥134.8K
$19.2K CFPF 1.9M
2.60%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$16.9K ¥115.8K
$29.2K CFPF 3.0M
-42.05%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
China
French Polynesia
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$50.3 ¥344
$180 CFPF 18.3K
-72.11%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$10.04 ¥68.5
$17.29 CFPF 1,751
-41.93%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$11.39 ¥77.8
$102 CFPF 10.4K
-88.88%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
China
French Polynesia
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$40.16 ¥274
$75.3 CFPF 7,621
-46.65%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.68 ¥100
$17.82 CFPF 1,805
-17.62%
Cinema Ticket
$6.21 ¥42.39
$14.62 CFPF 1,480
-57.52%
🧸 Childcare & Education
China
French Polynesia
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$402 ¥2,746
$484 CFPF 49.0K
-16.96%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$17.4K ¥119.1K
$9,529 CFPF 964.8K
82.99%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
China
French Polynesia
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$46.39 ¥317
$96.2 CFPF 9,736
-51.76%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$32.60 ¥223
$87.2 CFPF 8,830
-62.62%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$71.3 ¥487
$107 CFPF 10.9K
-33.69%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$74.8 ¥511
$108 CFPF 11.0K
-30.94%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
China
French Polynesia
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$429 ¥2,931
$1,296 CFPF 131.2K
-66.89%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$261 ¥1,783
$1,091 CFPF 110.5K
-76.09%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$915 ¥6,253
$2,174 CFPF 220.1K
-57.88%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$545 ¥3,725
$1,873 CFPF 189.6K
-70.88%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$5,127 ¥35.0K
$8,557 CFPF 866.4K
-40.08%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,614 ¥17.9K
$7,901 CFPF 799.9K
-66.91%
💵 Salaries & Financials
China
French Polynesia
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,061 ¥7,244
$1,992 CFPF 201.7K
-46.77%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.06
5.4
-24.81%

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for China: April 12, 2026

Last update for French Polynesia: April 12, 2026

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