Cost of Living in French Polynesia - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: French Polynesia
Address: PF

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $1,335 (excluding rent), and $2,530 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $2,835 (excluding rent), and $5,149 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$16.19 CFPF 1,664

$9.88 CFPF 1,016

$25.55 CFPF 2,627

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$79.1 CFPF 8,134

$57.5 CFPF 5,916

$125 CFPF 12.8K

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$12.30 CFPF 1,264

$11.81 CFPF 1,214

$14.76 CFPF 1,518

Cappuccino

$4.42 CFPF 455

$1.92 CFPF 197

$5.76 CFPF 592

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.67 CFPF 274

$1.91 CFPF 196

$4.77 CFPF 490

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.10 CFPF 216

$1.97 CFPF 202

$2.85 CFPF 293

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$4.83 CFPF 497

$2.37 CFPF 244

$6.88 CFPF 708

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$4.92 CFPF 506

$2.95 CFPF 303

$9.84 CFPF 1,011

Milk (1 liter)

$1.45 CFPF 149

$1.14 CFPF 118

$1.63 CFPF 167

White Bread (500g)

$2.82 CFPF 290

$0.78 CFPF 80.5

$4.87 CFPF 501

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.60 CFPF 165

$0.94 CFPF 96.8

$3.77 CFPF 387

Eggs

$7.13 CFPF 733

$3.82 CFPF 393

$11.46 CFPF 1,178

Local Cheese (1kg)

$39.55 CFPF 4,067

$19.78 CFPF 2,034

$59.3 CFPF 6,100

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$16.50 CFPF 1,696

$6.70 CFPF 688

$26.78 CFPF 2,753

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$26.86 CFPF 2,762

$22.07 CFPF 2,269

$28.78 CFPF 2,959

Apples (1kg)

$5.37 CFPF 553

$4.24 CFPF 436

$5.66 CFPF 581

Banana (1kg)

$2.38 CFPF 245

$1.14 CFPF 117

$2.86 CFPF 294

Oranges (1kg)

$6.70 CFPF 689

$4.79 CFPF 492

$7.66 CFPF 788

Tomato (1kg)

$7.62 CFPF 784

$4.73 CFPF 487

$8.52 CFPF 876

Potato (1kg)

$3.06 CFPF 315

$2.00 CFPF 205

$4.48 CFPF 461

Onion (1kg)

$2.71 CFPF 279

$1.47 CFPF 151

$2.96 CFPF 304

Lettuce (1 head)

$3.79 CFPF 389

$3.31 CFPF 340

$3.79 CFPF 389

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$1.17 CFPF 120

$0.99 CFPF 102

$1.48 CFPF 153

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$11.97 CFPF 1,230

$10.48 CFPF 1,077

$14.43 CFPF 1,483

Wine (Bottle)

$24.49 CFPF 2,518

$9.80 CFPF 1,007

$48.98 CFPF 5,035

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$2.55 CFPF 263

$1.14 CFPF 118

$2.87 CFPF 295

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$4.72 CFPF 485

$2.43 CFPF 250

$7.81 CFPF 803

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$1.99 CFPF 205

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$9.89 CFPF 1,016

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.51 CFPF 156

$1.42 CFPF 146

$1.56 CFPF 161

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$19.1K CFPF 2.0M

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$28.9K CFPF 3.0M

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$182 CFPF 18.7K

$124 CFPF 12.7K

$291 CFPF 30.0K

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$17.72 CFPF 1,822

$8.86 CFPF 911

$29.53 CFPF 3,036

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$104 CFPF 10.7K

$58.4 CFPF 6,001

$145 CFPF 14.9K

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$75.6 CFPF 7,772

$54.2 CFPF 5,572

$93.7 CFPF 9,633

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$17.85 CFPF 1,835

Cinema Ticket

$14.38 CFPF 1,479

$12.46 CFPF 1,281

$14.38 CFPF 1,479

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$476 CFPF 49.0K

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$9,788 CFPF 1.0M

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$96.9 CFPF 9,962

$57.5 CFPF 5,914

$137 CFPF 14.1K

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$84.4 CFPF 8,672

$19.07 CFPF 1,960

$143 CFPF 14.7K

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$107 CFPF 11.0K

$76.0 CFPF 7,818

$170 CFPF 17.5K

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$108 CFPF 11.1K

$68.2 CFPF 7,009

$139 CFPF 14.3K

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,303 CFPF 134.0K

$1,158 CFPF 119.1K

$1,448 CFPF 148.8K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$1,105 CFPF 113.6K

$975 CFPF 100.2K

$1,170 CFPF 120.2K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$2,104 CFPF 216.3K

$1,913 CFPF 196.7K

$2,391 CFPF 245.8K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$1,806 CFPF 185.7K

$1,426 CFPF 146.6K

$2,282 CFPF 234.6K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$8,782 CFPF 902.9K

$6,462 CFPF 664.4K

$9,942 CFPF 1.0M

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$7,783 CFPF 800.2K

$4,982 CFPF 512.2K

$10.6K CFPF 1.1M

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$1,920 CFPF 197.4K

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

5.4

4.81

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update: January 11, 2026

By City in French Polynesia

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Rank	City	Population	Living Index	Solo costs (no rent) / month	Solo costs (with rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (no rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (with rent) / month	Mobile download speed (Mbps)	Internet download speed (Mbps)
1	Amaru	-						34.53	1.12
2	Arue	10000		$964	$1,051	$1,979	$2,065	20.62	103.32
3	Paopao	-						98.37	59.16
4	Papeari	-						407.85	61.17
5	Papeete	26050	115	$963	$2,251	$2,523	$4,496	110.55	104.59
6	Punaauia	25399		$119	$108	$204	$217	18.26	106.69
7	Tahiti	-		$928	$2,064	$1,900	$4,354	70.6	61.17

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Cost of Living in French Polynesia - Frequently Asked Questions

Affordability here depends on island and lifestyle. Imports and transport make some goods expensive, and housing can dominate budget on the main islands. Yet you can find value by staying longer on one island, choosing homes with kitchens, and shopping at local markets instead of relying on imported groceries. For digital nomads, a simple setup with reliable internet and a short commute helps a lot, especially in Tahiti or popular island towns. Compare how housing, groceries, and transport feel against your home country to gauge fit. Cost of Living in French Polynesia provides a useful frame for planning your stay and weekly routines. Tip: prioritize long stays to unlock better rental terms and neighborhood options.

Daily life unfolds with island rhythms. On Tahiti and larger atolls you will find a mix of furnished rentals and longer-term leases; use local agents and online listings to compare neighborhoods like urban core versus seaside villages. Grocery options range from crowded markets to import-heavy supermarkets; plan meals around fresh produce to stretch costs. Transport leans on a car or scooter, with ferries for inter-island trips and occasional buses. Co-working spaces exist but can be limited outside main towns, so a mobile internet plan helps you work from cafes. French Polynesia living cost will shift with tourism, seasons, and fuel logistics – plan your weeks around it. Tip: build a three-area shortlist to test before committing.

Quality of life here blends natural beauty with practical constraints. Build a simple budgeting framework: separate fixed housing, groceries, transport, and activities, then track usage on a weekly basis. Seasonal shifts in tourism affect prices and crowds, so plan visits to shoulder periods when possible; this also helps with easier housing hunts. Neighborhood fit matters: Tahiti's urban clusters suit walkers and cafe life, while outer islands reward quiet, faster internet, and closer community ties. Practical savings come from cooking at home, pooling internet with neighbors, and choosing longer leases to lock in steadier costs. Tip: map your lifestyle priorities to island character before you move.