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

😐 Solo nomad: French Polynesia is 167.6% more expensive than China without rent, and 222% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: French Polynesia is 144% more expensive than China without rent, and 191.6% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
French Polynesia
China
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$16.19 CFPF 1,664
$2.77 ¥19.31
484.48%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$79.1 CFPF 8,134
$24.14 ¥169
227.75%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$12.30 CFPF 1,264
$4.75 ¥33.15
158.95%
Cappuccino
$4.42 CFPF 455
$3.02 ¥21.06
46.36%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.67 CFPF 274
$0.44 ¥3.06
506.82%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.10 CFPF 216
$0.27 ¥1.87
677.78%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$4.83 CFPF 497
$0.96 ¥6.67
403.13%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.92 CFPF 506
$2.04 ¥14.21
141.18%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
French Polynesia
China
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.45 CFPF 149
$1.75 ¥12.21
-17.14%
White Bread (500g)
$2.82 CFPF 290
$1.69 ¥11.79
66.86%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.60 CFPF 165
$0.98 ¥6.85
63.27%
Eggs
$7.13 CFPF 733
$1.60 ¥11.19
345.62%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$39.55 CFPF 4,067
$13.34 ¥93.1
196.48%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$16.50 CFPF 1,696
$3.27 ¥22.82
404.59%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$26.86 CFPF 2,762
$10.63 ¥74.2
152.68%
Apples (1kg)
$5.37 CFPF 553
$1.74 ¥12.16
208.62%
Banana (1kg)
$2.38 CFPF 245
$1.26 ¥8.76
88.89%
Oranges (1kg)
$6.70 CFPF 689
$1.45 ¥10.13
362.07%
Tomato (1kg)
$7.62 CFPF 784
$1.19 ¥8.28
540.34%
Potato (1kg)
$3.06 CFPF 315
$0.73 ¥5.08
319.18%
Onion (1kg)
$2.71 CFPF 279
$0.86 ¥5.99
215.12%
Lettuce (1 head)
$3.79 CFPF 389
$0.62 ¥4.30
511.29%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.17 CFPF 120
$0.53 ¥3.71
120.75%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$11.97 CFPF 1,230
$3.44 ¥24.03
247.97%
Wine (Bottle)
$24.49 CFPF 2,518
$11.63 ¥81.2
110.58%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.55 CFPF 263
$0.84 ¥5.88
203.57%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.72 CFPF 485
$1.62 ¥11.30
191.36%
🚌 Getting Around
French Polynesia
China
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.99 CFPF 205
$0.44 ¥3.07
352.27%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
-
$20.71 ¥145
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$9.89 CFPF 1,016
$1.42 ¥9.91
596.48%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
-
$0.33 ¥2.27
-
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
-
$6.51 ¥45.42
-
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.51 CFPF 156
$1.17 ¥8.19
29.06%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$19.1K CFPF 2.0M
$19.2K ¥133.9K
-0.25%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$28.9K CFPF 3.0M
$16.6K ¥116.1K
73.94%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
French Polynesia
China
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$182 CFPF 18.7K
$51.4 ¥359
253.04%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$17.72 CFPF 1,822
$9.63 ¥67.2
84.01%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$104 CFPF 10.7K
$11.22 ¥78.3
829.95%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
French Polynesia
China
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$75.6 CFPF 7,772
$39.09 ¥273
93.40%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$17.85 CFPF 1,835
$14.70 ¥103
21.43%
Cinema Ticket
$14.38 CFPF 1,479
$6.14 ¥42.89
134.20%
🧸 Childcare & Education
French Polynesia
China
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$476 CFPF 49.0K
$416 ¥2,905
14.45%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$9,788 CFPF 1.0M
$17.9K ¥125.0K
-45.34%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
French Polynesia
China
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$96.9 CFPF 9,962
$45.24 ¥316
114.19%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$84.4 CFPF 8,672
$32.59 ¥228
158.82%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$107 CFPF 11.0K
$73.0 ¥509
47.14%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$108 CFPF 11.1K
$72.8 ¥508
48.68%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
French Polynesia
China
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,303 CFPF 134.0K
$432 ¥3,018
201.39%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,105 CFPF 113.6K
$253 ¥1,767
336.45%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,104 CFPF 216.3K
$923 ¥6,441
128.02%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,806 CFPF 185.7K
$546 ¥3,811
230.85%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$8,782 CFPF 902.9K
$5,324 ¥37.2K
64.96%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$7,783 CFPF 800.2K
$2,784 ¥19.4K
179.55%
💵 Salaries & Financials
French Polynesia
China
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,920 CFPF 197.4K
$1,037 ¥7,240
85.12%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
5.4
4.06
33.00%

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Last update for French Polynesia: January 11, 2026

Last update for China: January 11, 2026

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