Cost of Living Comparison Between Tahiti and Arue Cost of Living Comparison Between Tahiti and Arue

🙂 Solo nomad: Tahiti is 14.4% cheaper than Arue without rent, and 91.2% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Tahiti is 7.1% more expensive than Arue without rent, and 108.8% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Tahiti
Arue
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$15.31 CFPF 1,569
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Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$52.5 CFPF 5,379
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Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.15 CFPF 1,143
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Cappuccino
$4.78 CFPF 490
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.4 CFPF 246
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.53 CFPF 260
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Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.84 CFPF 598
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$6.61 CFPF 677
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
Tahiti
Arue
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
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$1.43 CFPF 146
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White Bread (500g)
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$4.79 CFPF 491
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Rice (white) (1kg)
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$3.83 CFPF 392
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Eggs
$10.02 CFPF 1,026
$11.55 CFPF 1,184
-13.25%
Local Cheese (1kg)
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$57.8 CFPF 5,922
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
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$27.69 CFPF 2,837
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Beef Round Steak (1kg)
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$24.68 CFPF 2,528
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Apples (1kg)
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$5.48 CFPF 562
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Banana (1kg)
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$2.88 CFPF 295
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Oranges (1kg)
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$7.71 CFPF 789
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Tomato (1kg)
$7.74 CFPF 793
$8.87 CFPF 909
-12.74%
Potato (1kg)
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$4.27 CFPF 437
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Onion (1kg)
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$2.87 CFPF 294
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Lettuce (1 head)
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$3.98 CFPF 408
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
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$1.41 CFPF 145
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
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$11.88 CFPF 1,218
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Wine (Bottle)
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$29.45 CFPF 3,017
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Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
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$2.95 CFPF 303
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
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$7.65 CFPF 783
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🚌 Getting Around
Tahiti
Arue
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.91 CFPF 196
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.52 CFPF 156
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🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Tahiti
Arue
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$74.8 CFPF 7,662
$167 CFPF 17.1K
-55.20%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$145 CFPF 14.8K
$127 CFPF 13K
13.85%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Tahiti
Arue
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$52.2 CFPF 5,351
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Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$17.51 CFPF 1,794
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Cinema Ticket
$12.41 CFPF 1,272
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Tahiti
Arue
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$137 CFPF 14K
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Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$92.5 CFPF 9,481
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Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$170 CFPF 17.4K
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Men's Leather Business Shoes
$137 CFPF 14K
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🏠 Accommodation & Living
Tahiti
Arue
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,362 CFPF 139.5K
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1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,154 CFPF 118.2K
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,377 CFPF 243.5K
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3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,307 CFPF 236.3K
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Tahiti
Arue
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$2,182 CFPF 223.6K
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20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.81
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Last update for Tahiti: October 29, 2025

Last update for Arue: October 29, 2025

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