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 98.4% more expensive than American Samoa without rent, and 220.8% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: French Polynesia is 116.9% more expensive than American Samoa without rent, and 168.8% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
French Polynesia
American Samoa
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$15.86 CFPF 1,639
$25.19 $25.19
-37.04%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$80.9 CFPF 8,360
$7.04 $7.04
1048.86%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.88 CFPF 1,228
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Cappuccino
$4.44 CFPF 459
$1.02 $1.02
335.29%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.70 CFPF 279
$1.22 $1.22
121.31%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.17 CFPF 225
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Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$4.85 CFPF 502
$2.06 $2.06
135.44%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.98 CFPF 515
$1.94 $1.94
156.70%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
French Polynesia
American Samoa
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.43 CFPF 148
$2.57 $2.57
-44.36%
White Bread (500g)
$2.79 CFPF 288
$2.96 $2.96
-5.74%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.62 CFPF 168
$4.28 $4.28
-62.15%
Eggs
$7.07 CFPF 730
$4.37 $4.37
61.78%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$38.44 CFPF 3,973
$10.26 $10.26
274.66%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$16.70 CFPF 1,726
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Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$27.29 CFPF 2,820
$11.42 $11.42
138.97%
Apples (1kg)
$5.65 CFPF 584
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Banana (1kg)
$2.48 CFPF 257
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Oranges (1kg)
$6.64 CFPF 686
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Tomato (1kg)
$7.68 CFPF 793
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Potato (1kg)
$3.04 CFPF 314
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Onion (1kg)
$2.64 CFPF 273
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Lettuce (1 head)
$3.93 CFPF 406
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.11 CFPF 114
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$12.01 CFPF 1,241
$11.28 $11.28
6.47%
Wine (Bottle)
$24.26 CFPF 2,507
$14.86 $14.86
63.26%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.64 CFPF 273
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.72 CFPF 488
$3.03 $3.03
55.78%
🚌 Getting Around
French Polynesia
American Samoa
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.92 CFPF 199
$1.95 $1.95
-1.54%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$9.82 CFPF 1,015
$4.87 $4.87
101.64%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.52 CFPF 157
$1.30 $1.30
16.92%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$19.2K CFPF 2.0M
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$29.1K CFPF 3.0M
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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)
$178 CFPF 18.4K
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$17.53 CFPF 1,812
$29.90 $29.90
-41.37%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$102 CFPF 10.6K
$74.5 $74.5
37.11%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
French Polynesia
American Samoa
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$73.6 CFPF 7,606
$50.9 $50.9
44.69%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$17.57 CFPF 1,816
$9.93 $9.93
76.94%
Cinema Ticket
$14.80 CFPF 1,530
$9.11 $9.11
62.46%
🧸 Childcare & Education
French Polynesia
American Samoa
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$485 CFPF 50.1K
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International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$9,811 CFPF 1.0M
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
French Polynesia
American Samoa
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$98.2 CFPF 10.1K
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Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$86.7 CFPF 8,958
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Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$108 CFPF 11.2K
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Men's Leather Business Shoes
$107 CFPF 11.0K
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🏠 Accommodation & Living
French Polynesia
American Samoa
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,313 CFPF 135.8K
$148 $148
788.69%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,088 CFPF 112.4K
$199 $199
445.94%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,160 CFPF 223.3K
$906 $906
138.44%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,876 CFPF 193.9K
$690 $690
171.96%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$8,711 CFPF 900.4K
$17.8K $17.8K
-51.07%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$7,939 CFPF 820.6K
$10.8K $10.8K
-26.62%
💵 Salaries & Financials
French Polynesia
American Samoa
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,990 CFPF 205.7K
$1,190 $1,190
67.19%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
5.4
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Last update for French Polynesia: March 2, 2026

Last update for American Samoa: March 3, 2026

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