Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and French Polynesia Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and French Polynesia

😐 Solo nomad: United States is 0.5% more expensive than French Polynesia without rent, and 11.2% more expensive with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: United States is 19.8% cheaper than French Polynesia without rent, and 7% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
French Polynesia
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$20.33 $20.33
$15.68 CFPF 1,607
29.66%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.4 $74.4
$79.2 CFPF 8,109
-6.04%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.49 $11.49
$12.03 CFPF 1,232
-4.49%
Cappuccino
$5.09 $5.09
$4.53 CFPF 464
12.36%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.54 $2.54
$2.65 CFPF 272
-4.15%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.11 $2.11
$2.13 CFPF 218
-0.94%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.09 $6.09
$5 CFPF 512
21.80%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.1 $7.1
$4.84 CFPF 496
46.69%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
French Polynesia
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.08 $1.08
$1.46 CFPF 149
-26.03%
White Bread (500g)
$3.7 $3.7
$2.75 CFPF 282
34.55%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.65 $4.65
$1.68 CFPF 172
176.79%
Eggs
$4.21 $4.21
$7.27 CFPF 745
-42.09%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.75 $12.75
$39.56 CFPF 4,052
-67.77%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.24 $12.24
$16.4 CFPF 1,680
-25.37%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.08 $16.08
$26.77 CFPF 2,742
-39.93%
Apples (1kg)
$5.41 $5.41
$5.46 CFPF 560
-0.92%
Banana (1kg)
$1.73 $1.73
$2.4 CFPF 246
-27.92%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.37 $4.37
$6.83 CFPF 700
-36.02%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.94 $4.94
$7.64 CFPF 783
-35.34%
Potato (1kg)
$2.88 $2.88
$3.03 CFPF 310
-4.95%
Onion (1kg)
$3.07 $3.07
$2.69 CFPF 275
14.13%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.25 $2.25
$3.98 CFPF 408
-43.47%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.21 $2.21
$1.17 CFPF 120
88.89%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$10.09 $10.09
$11.87 CFPF 1,217
-15.00%
Wine (Bottle)
$14.73 $14.73
$24.16 CFPF 2,476
-39.03%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.91 $1.91
$2.54 CFPF 260
-24.80%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.54 $3.54
$4.57 CFPF 468
-22.54%
🚌 Getting Around
United States
French Polynesia
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.56 $2.56
$1.98 CFPF 203
29.29%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$63.9 $63.9
-
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.81 $3.81
$9.53 CFPF 976
-60.02%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.77 $1.77
-
-
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$30.4 $30.4
-
-
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.94 $0.94
$1.59 CFPF 163
-40.88%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30K $30K
$19.3K CFPF 2M
55.19%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25.8K $25.8K
$29.3K CFPF 3M
-12.01%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
French Polynesia
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$209 $209
$179 CFPF 18.4K
16.43%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$57.9 $57.9
$17.27 CFPF 1,769
234.97%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$71.1 $71.1
$106 CFPF 10.8K
-32.67%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
French Polynesia
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.88 $45.88
$75.2 CFPF 7,705
-39.00%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.25 $22.25
$17.5 CFPF 1,792
27.14%
Cinema Ticket
$14.14 $14.14
$14.39 CFPF 1,475
-1.74%
🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
French Polynesia
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,373 $1,373
$477 CFPF 48.8K
187.97%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.4K $22.4K
$9,661 CFPF 989.8K
131.40%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
French Polynesia
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$51.5 $51.5
$97.5 CFPF 9,993
-47.19%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$41.96 $41.96
$86.9 CFPF 8,903
-51.71%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.3 $88.3
$108 CFPF 11.1K
-18.12%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$112 $112
$106 CFPF 10.8K
5.62%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
French Polynesia
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,731 $1,731
$1,299 CFPF 133.1K
33.31%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,446 $1,446
$1,121 CFPF 114.8K
29.00%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,846 $2,846
$2,148 CFPF 220.1K
32.51%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,366 $2,366
$1,868 CFPF 191.4K
26.65%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,245 $3,245
$8,772 CFPF 898.6K
-63.01%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,667 $2,667
$7,806 CFPF 799.8K
-65.84%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
French Polynesia
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,312 $4,312
$1,930 CFPF 197.8K
123.38%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
5.4
20.56%

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Last update for United States: October 27, 2025

Last update for French Polynesia: October 28, 2025

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