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

😐 Solo nomad: French Polynesia is 138.9% more expensive than China without rent, and 216.6% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: French Polynesia is 192.2% more expensive than China without rent, and 185.2% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
French Polynesia
China
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$15.68 CFPF 1,607
$2.85 ¥20.46
450.18%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$79.2 CFPF 8,109
$23.97 ¥172
230.20%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$12.03 CFPF 1,232
$4.96 ¥35.61
142.54%
Cappuccino
$4.53 CFPF 464
$3.13 ¥22.47
44.73%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.65 CFPF 272
$0.44 ¥3.18
502.27%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.13 CFPF 218
$0.29 ¥2.1
634.48%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5 CFPF 512
$0.95 ¥6.83
426.32%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.84 CFPF 496
$2.14 ¥15.32
126.17%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
French Polynesia
China
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.46 CFPF 149
$1.85 ¥13.23
-21.08%
White Bread (500g)
$2.75 CFPF 282
$1.68 ¥12.06
63.69%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.68 CFPF 172
$0.95 ¥6.81
76.84%
Eggs
$7.27 CFPF 745
$1.55 ¥11.11
369.03%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$39.56 CFPF 4,052
$13.25 ¥95.1
198.57%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$16.4 CFPF 1,680
$3.28 ¥23.52
400.00%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$26.77 CFPF 2,742
$10.85 ¥77.8
146.73%
Apples (1kg)
$5.46 CFPF 560
$1.77 ¥12.66
208.47%
Banana (1kg)
$2.4 CFPF 246
$1.26 ¥9.01
90.48%
Oranges (1kg)
$6.83 CFPF 700
$1.5 ¥10.73
355.33%
Tomato (1kg)
$7.64 CFPF 783
$1.19 ¥8.5
542.02%
Potato (1kg)
$3.03 CFPF 310
$0.75 ¥5.4
304.00%
Onion (1kg)
$2.69 CFPF 275
$0.86 ¥6.15
212.79%
Lettuce (1 head)
$3.98 CFPF 408
$0.61 ¥4.37
552.46%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.17 CFPF 120
$0.58 ¥4.14
101.72%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$11.87 CFPF 1,217
$3.45 ¥24.74
244.06%
Wine (Bottle)
$24.16 CFPF 2,476
$11.3 ¥81.1
113.81%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.54 CFPF 260
$0.84 ¥6
202.38%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.57 CFPF 468
$1.68 ¥12.05
172.02%
🚌 Getting Around
French Polynesia
China
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.98 CFPF 203
$0.4 ¥2.86
395.00%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
-
$20.83 ¥149
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$9.53 CFPF 976
$1.36 ¥9.74
600.74%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
-
$0.35 ¥2.55
-
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
-
$6.8 ¥48.75
-
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.59 CFPF 163
$1.12 ¥8.05
41.96%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$19.3K CFPF 2M
$19.2K ¥137.7K
0.55%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$29.3K CFPF 3M
$16.7K ¥119.8K
75.50%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
French Polynesia
China
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$179 CFPF 18.4K
$51.4 ¥369
248.43%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$17.27 CFPF 1,769
$9.77 ¥70.1
76.77%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$106 CFPF 10.8K
$11.34 ¥81.3
831.04%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
French Polynesia
China
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$75.2 CFPF 7,705
$39.55 ¥284
90.16%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$17.5 CFPF 1,792
$14.89 ¥107
17.53%
Cinema Ticket
$14.39 CFPF 1,475
$6.23 ¥44.71
130.98%
🧸 Childcare & Education
French Polynesia
China
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$477 CFPF 48.8K
$417 ¥2,989
14.41%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$9,661 CFPF 989.8K
$17.7K ¥126.8K
-45.33%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
French Polynesia
China
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$97.5 CFPF 9,993
$45.65 ¥327
113.67%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$86.9 CFPF 8,903
$33.49 ¥240
159.48%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$108 CFPF 11.1K
$71.8 ¥515
50.25%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$106 CFPF 10.8K
$72.9 ¥523
45.00%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
French Polynesia
China
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,299 CFPF 133.1K
$445 ¥3,194
191.68%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,121 CFPF 114.8K
$255 ¥1,830
339.33%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,148 CFPF 220.1K
$915 ¥6,566
134.64%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,868 CFPF 191.4K
$543 ¥3,895
243.98%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$8,772 CFPF 898.6K
$6,142 ¥44.1K
42.82%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$7,806 CFPF 799.8K
$2,860 ¥20.5K
172.95%
💵 Salaries & Financials
French Polynesia
China
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,930 CFPF 197.8K
$942 ¥6,755
104.99%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
5.4
4.06
33.00%

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Last update for French Polynesia: October 28, 2025

Last update for China: October 29, 2025

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