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 5.9% cheaper than French Polynesia without rent, and 9.3% more expensive with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: United States is 11% cheaper than French Polynesia without rent, and 5% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
French Polynesia
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$20.36 $20.36
$15.58 CFPF 1,578
30.68%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.3 $74.3
$79.2 CFPF 8,018
-6.12%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.42 $11.42
$12.33 CFPF 1,248
-7.38%
Cappuccino
$5.21 $5.21
$4.57 CFPF 463
14.00%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.62 $2.62
$2.63 CFPF 266
-0.38%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.15 $2.15
$2.13 CFPF 215
0.94%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.84 $5.84
$5.05 CFPF 511
15.64%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.18 $7.18
$4.99 CFPF 506
43.89%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
French Polynesia
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.08 $1.08
$1.44 CFPF 146
-25.00%
White Bread (500g)
$3.59 $3.59
$2.87 CFPF 291
25.09%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.71 $4.71
$1.61 CFPF 163
192.55%
Eggs
$4.38 $4.38
$7.28 CFPF 737
-39.84%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.67 $12.67
$39.03 CFPF 3,952
-67.54%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.40 $12.40
$16.62 CFPF 1,683
-25.39%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.39 $16.39
$27.37 CFPF 2,771
-40.12%
Apples (1kg)
$5.16 $5.16
$5.37 CFPF 543
-3.91%
Banana (1kg)
$1.72 $1.72
$2.36 CFPF 239
-27.12%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.47 $4.47
$6.71 CFPF 680
-33.38%
Tomato (1kg)
$5.01 $5.01
$8.01 CFPF 811
-37.45%
Potato (1kg)
$2.91 $2.91
$3.00 CFPF 303
-3.00%
Onion (1kg)
$3.06 $3.06
$2.75 CFPF 278
11.27%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.16 $2.16
$3.77 CFPF 382
-42.71%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.21 $2.21
$1.17 CFPF 118
88.89%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$9.93 $9.93
$12.20 CFPF 1,235
-18.61%
Wine (Bottle)
$14.94 $14.94
$24.57 CFPF 2,488
-39.19%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.91 $1.91
$2.56 CFPF 259
-25.39%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.70 $3.70
$4.81 CFPF 487
-23.08%
🚌 Getting Around
United States
French Polynesia
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.55 $2.55
$1.90 CFPF 192
34.21%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$65.0 $65.0
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.69 $3.69
$9.63 CFPF 975
-61.68%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.78 $1.78
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-
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$30.24 $30.24
-
-
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.95 $0.95
$1.53 CFPF 155
-37.91%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.7K $29.7K
$19.2K CFPF 1.9M
54.53%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.3K $26.3K
$29.2K CFPF 3.0M
-10.16%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
French Polynesia
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$210 $210
$180 CFPF 18.3K
16.18%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$58.3 $58.3
$17.29 CFPF 1,751
237.19%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$72.1 $72.1
$102 CFPF 10.4K
-29.60%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
French Polynesia
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.90 $45.90
$75.3 CFPF 7,621
-39.02%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.20 $22.20
$17.82 CFPF 1,805
24.58%
Cinema Ticket
$14.25 $14.25
$14.62 CFPF 1,480
-2.53%
🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
French Polynesia
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,367 $1,367
$484 CFPF 49.0K
182.25%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.8K $22.8K
$9,529 CFPF 964.8K
139.11%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
French Polynesia
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$53.0 $53.0
$96.2 CFPF 9,736
-44.88%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.96 $42.96
$87.2 CFPF 8,830
-50.74%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$89.4 $89.4
$107 CFPF 10.9K
-16.78%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$113 $113
$108 CFPF 11.0K
4.66%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
French Polynesia
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,766 $1,766
$1,296 CFPF 131.2K
36.24%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,460 $1,460
$1,091 CFPF 110.5K
33.75%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,865 $2,865
$2,174 CFPF 220.1K
31.81%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,360 $2,360
$1,873 CFPF 189.6K
25.99%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,427 $3,427
$8,557 CFPF 866.4K
-59.95%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,624 $2,624
$7,901 CFPF 799.9K
-66.79%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
French Polynesia
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,306 $4,306
$1,992 CFPF 201.7K
116.10%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
5.4
20.56%

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Last update for United States: April 12, 2026

Last update for French Polynesia: April 12, 2026

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