Cost of Living Comparison Between French Polynesia and American Samoa Cost of Living Comparison Between French Polynesia and American Samoa

😐 Solo nomad: French Polynesia is 78.3% more expensive than American Samoa without rent, and 212.1% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: French Polynesia is 148.3% more expensive than American Samoa without rent, and 154.5% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
French Polynesia
American Samoa
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$15.68 CFPF 1,607
$24.59 $24.59
-36.23%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$79.2 CFPF 8,109
$6.81 $6.81
1062.26%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$12.03 CFPF 1,232
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Cappuccino
$4.53 CFPF 464
$0.97 $0.97
367.01%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.65 CFPF 272
$1.28 $1.28
107.03%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.13 CFPF 218
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Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5 CFPF 512
$2.05 $2.05
143.90%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.84 CFPF 496
$1.96 $1.96
146.94%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
French Polynesia
American Samoa
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.46 CFPF 149
$2.58 $2.58
-43.41%
White Bread (500g)
$2.75 CFPF 282
$2.83 $2.83
-2.83%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.68 CFPF 172
$4.23 $4.23
-60.28%
Eggs
$7.27 CFPF 745
$4.61 $4.61
57.70%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$39.56 CFPF 4,052
$10.3 $10.3
284.08%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$16.4 CFPF 1,680
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Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$26.77 CFPF 2,742
$11.18 $11.18
139.45%
Apples (1kg)
$5.46 CFPF 560
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Banana (1kg)
$2.4 CFPF 246
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Oranges (1kg)
$6.83 CFPF 700
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Tomato (1kg)
$7.64 CFPF 783
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Potato (1kg)
$3.03 CFPF 310
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Onion (1kg)
$2.69 CFPF 275
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Lettuce (1 head)
$3.98 CFPF 408
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.17 CFPF 120
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$11.87 CFPF 1,217
$11.56 $11.56
2.68%
Wine (Bottle)
$24.16 CFPF 2,476
$14.78 $14.78
63.46%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.54 CFPF 260
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.57 CFPF 468
$2.89 $2.89
58.13%
🚌 Getting Around
French Polynesia
American Samoa
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.98 CFPF 203
$1.99 $1.99
-0.50%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$9.53 CFPF 976
$5.12 $5.12
86.13%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.59 CFPF 163
$1.34 $1.34
18.66%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$19.3K CFPF 2M
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$29.3K CFPF 3M
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🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
French Polynesia
American Samoa
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$179 CFPF 18.4K
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$17.27 CFPF 1,769
$29.5 $29.5
-41.46%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$106 CFPF 10.8K
$73.6 $73.6
43.41%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
French Polynesia
American Samoa
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$75.2 CFPF 7,705
$50.6 $50.6
48.67%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$17.5 CFPF 1,792
$10.08 $10.08
73.61%
Cinema Ticket
$14.39 CFPF 1,475
$9.24 $9.24
55.74%
🧸 Childcare & Education
French Polynesia
American Samoa
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$477 CFPF 48.8K
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International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$9,661 CFPF 989.8K
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
French Polynesia
American Samoa
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$97.5 CFPF 9,993
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Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$86.9 CFPF 8,903
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Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$108 CFPF 11.1K
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Men's Leather Business Shoes
$106 CFPF 10.8K
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🏠 Accommodation & Living
French Polynesia
American Samoa
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,299 CFPF 133.1K
$148 $148
778.15%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,121 CFPF 114.8K
$201 $201
456.73%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,148 CFPF 220.1K
$892 $892
140.81%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,868 CFPF 191.4K
$709 $709
163.52%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$8,772 CFPF 898.6K
$10.6K $10.6K
-16.87%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$7,806 CFPF 799.8K
$10.8K $10.8K
-27.38%
💵 Salaries & Financials
French Polynesia
American Samoa
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,930 CFPF 197.8K
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20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
5.4
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Last update for French Polynesia: October 28, 2025

Last update for American Samoa: October 28, 2025

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