Cost of Living Comparison Between French Polynesia and Marshall Islands Cost of Living Comparison Between French Polynesia and Marshall Islands

😐 Solo nomad: French Polynesia is 8.3% more expensive than Marshall Islands without rent, and 23.3% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: French Polynesia is 30.3% more expensive than Marshall Islands without rent, and 28.9% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
French Polynesia
Marshall Islands
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$15.68 CFPF 1,607
$12.46 $12.46
25.84%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$79.2 CFPF 8,109
$30.1 $30.1
162.96%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$12.03 CFPF 1,232
$10.4 $10.4
15.67%
Cappuccino
$4.53 CFPF 464
$4.03 $4.03
12.41%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.65 CFPF 272
$1.86 $1.86
42.47%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.13 CFPF 218
$2.28 $2.28
-6.58%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5 CFPF 512
$4.37 $4.37
14.42%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.84 CFPF 496
$4.91 $4.91
-1.43%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
French Polynesia
Marshall Islands
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.46 CFPF 149
$2.27 $2.27
-35.68%
White Bread (500g)
$2.75 CFPF 282
$3.36 $3.36
-18.15%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.68 CFPF 172
$1.77 $1.77
-5.08%
Eggs
$7.27 CFPF 745
$4.06 $4.06
79.06%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$39.56 CFPF 4,052
$29.24 $29.24
35.29%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$16.4 CFPF 1,680
$11.11 $11.11
47.61%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$26.77 CFPF 2,742
$18.44 $18.44
45.17%
Apples (1kg)
$5.46 CFPF 560
$4.42 $4.42
23.53%
Banana (1kg)
$2.4 CFPF 246
$7.07 $7.07
-66.05%
Oranges (1kg)
$6.83 CFPF 700
$8.56 $8.56
-20.21%
Tomato (1kg)
$7.64 CFPF 783
$12.86 $12.86
-40.59%
Potato (1kg)
$3.03 CFPF 310
$5.42 $5.42
-44.10%
Onion (1kg)
$2.69 CFPF 275
$5.36 $5.36
-49.81%
Lettuce (1 head)
$3.98 CFPF 408
$3.79 $3.79
5.01%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.17 CFPF 120
$1.55 $1.55
-24.52%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$11.87 CFPF 1,217
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Wine (Bottle)
$24.16 CFPF 2,476
$10.02 $10.02
141.12%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.54 CFPF 260
-
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.57 CFPF 468
$2.21 $2.21
106.79%
🚌 Getting Around
French Polynesia
Marshall Islands
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.98 CFPF 203
$2.56 $2.56
-22.66%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$9.53 CFPF 976
$2.47 $2.47
285.83%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
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$1.52 $1.52
-
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
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$4.96 $4.96
-
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.59 CFPF 163
$1.84 $1.84
-13.59%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$19.3K CFPF 2M
$18.7K $18.7K
3.48%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$29.3K CFPF 3M
$13K $13K
125.70%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
French Polynesia
Marshall Islands
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$179 CFPF 18.4K
$246 $246
-27.07%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$17.27 CFPF 1,769
$38.22 $38.22
-54.81%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$106 CFPF 10.8K
$70.9 $70.9
48.89%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
French Polynesia
Marshall Islands
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$75.2 CFPF 7,705
$33.61 $33.61
123.77%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$17.5 CFPF 1,792
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Cinema Ticket
$14.39 CFPF 1,475
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🧸 Childcare & Education
French Polynesia
Marshall Islands
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$477 CFPF 48.8K
$149 $149
219.55%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$9,661 CFPF 989.8K
$3,630 $3,630
166.14%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
French Polynesia
Marshall Islands
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$97.5 CFPF 9,993
$58.2 $58.2
67.57%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$86.9 CFPF 8,903
$40.44 $40.44
114.89%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$108 CFPF 11.1K
$34.5 $34.5
212.70%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$106 CFPF 10.8K
$53 $53
99.23%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
French Polynesia
Marshall Islands
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,299 CFPF 133.1K
$764 $764
70.03%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,121 CFPF 114.8K
$835 $835
34.23%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,148 CFPF 220.1K
$1,399 $1,399
53.52%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,868 CFPF 191.4K
$1,408 $1,408
32.71%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$8,772 CFPF 898.6K
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Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$7,806 CFPF 799.8K
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💵 Salaries & Financials
French Polynesia
Marshall Islands
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,930 CFPF 197.8K
$1,494 $1,494
29.19%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
5.4
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Last update for French Polynesia: October 28, 2025

Last update for Marshall Islands: October 29, 2025

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