Cost of Living Comparison Between French Polynesia and Northern Mariana Islands Cost of Living Comparison Between French Polynesia and Northern Mariana Islands

😐 Solo nomad: French Polynesia is 18.2% more expensive than Northern Mariana Islands without rent, and 43.3% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: French Polynesia is 47.2% more expensive than Northern Mariana Islands without rent, and 49.1% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
French Polynesia
Northern Mariana Islands
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$15.68 CFPF 1,607
$11.32 $11.32
38.52%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$79.2 CFPF 8,109
$39.27 $39.27
101.55%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$12.03 CFPF 1,232
$11.89 $11.89
1.18%
Cappuccino
$4.53 CFPF 464
$5.05 $5.05
-10.30%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.65 CFPF 272
$1.65 $1.65
60.61%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.13 CFPF 218
$1.35 $1.35
57.78%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5 CFPF 512
$5.94 $5.94
-15.82%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.84 CFPF 496
$5.95 $5.95
-18.66%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
French Polynesia
Northern Mariana Islands
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.46 CFPF 149
$2.25 $2.25
-35.11%
White Bread (500g)
$2.75 CFPF 282
$3.35 $3.35
-17.91%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.68 CFPF 172
$44.55 $44.55
-96.23%
Eggs
$7.27 CFPF 745
$6.21 $6.21
17.07%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$39.56 CFPF 4,052
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$16.4 CFPF 1,680
$13.02 $13.02
25.96%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$26.77 CFPF 2,742
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Apples (1kg)
$5.46 CFPF 560
$6.71 $6.71
-18.63%
Banana (1kg)
$2.4 CFPF 246
$2.21 $2.21
8.60%
Oranges (1kg)
$6.83 CFPF 700
$6.4 $6.4
6.72%
Tomato (1kg)
$7.64 CFPF 783
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Potato (1kg)
$3.03 CFPF 310
$2.03 $2.03
49.26%
Onion (1kg)
$2.69 CFPF 275
$2.34 $2.34
14.96%
Lettuce (1 head)
$3.98 CFPF 408
$4.92 $4.92
-19.11%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.17 CFPF 120
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$11.87 CFPF 1,217
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Wine (Bottle)
$24.16 CFPF 2,476
$14.8 $14.8
63.24%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.54 CFPF 260
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.57 CFPF 468
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🚌 Getting Around
French Polynesia
Northern Mariana Islands
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.98 CFPF 203
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-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$9.53 CFPF 976
$6.31 $6.31
51.03%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
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$1.89 $1.89
-
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.59 CFPF 163
$1.46 $1.46
8.90%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$19.3K CFPF 2M
$36.7K $36.7K
-47.47%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$29.3K CFPF 3M
$23.2K $23.2K
26.17%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
French Polynesia
Northern Mariana Islands
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$179 CFPF 18.4K
$327 $327
-45.13%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$17.27 CFPF 1,769
$64.9 $64.9
-73.39%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$106 CFPF 10.8K
$59.9 $59.9
76.32%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
French Polynesia
Northern Mariana Islands
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$75.2 CFPF 7,705
$47.91 $47.91
56.98%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$17.5 CFPF 1,792
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Cinema Ticket
$14.39 CFPF 1,475
$8.17 $8.17
76.13%
🧸 Childcare & Education
French Polynesia
Northern Mariana Islands
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
$6,050 $6,050
59.67%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
French Polynesia
Northern Mariana Islands
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$97.5 CFPF 9,993
$30.42 $30.42
220.64%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$86.9 CFPF 8,903
$39.84 $39.84
118.12%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$108 CFPF 11.1K
$69 $69
56.44%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$106 CFPF 10.8K
$55.6 $55.6
89.95%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
French Polynesia
Northern Mariana Islands
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,299 CFPF 133.1K
$628 $628
106.96%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,121 CFPF 114.8K
$446 $446
151.12%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,148 CFPF 220.1K
$1,066 $1,066
101.46%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,868 CFPF 191.4K
$952 $952
96.26%
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
$12.9K $12.9K
-39.39%
💵 Salaries & Financials
French Polynesia
Northern Mariana Islands
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,930 CFPF 197.8K
$1,027 $1,027
88.04%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
5.4
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Last update for French Polynesia: October 28, 2025

Last update for Northern Mariana Islands: October 28, 2025

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