Cost of Living in French Polynesia - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: French Polynesia
Address: PF

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $1,216 (excluding rent), and $2,549 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $2,763 (excluding rent), and $5,229 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$15.86 CFPF 1,626

$9.68 CFPF 993

$25.03 CFPF 2,567

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$80.9 CFPF 8,296

$58.8 CFPF 6,033

$127 CFPF 13.1K

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$11.88 CFPF 1,219

$11.41 CFPF 1,170

$14.26 CFPF 1,463

Cappuccino

$4.44 CFPF 455

$1.93 CFPF 198

$5.78 CFPF 593

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

$2.70 CFPF 277

$1.93 CFPF 198

$4.83 CFPF 496

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.17 CFPF 223

$2.03 CFPF 209

$2.94 CFPF 302

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$4.85 CFPF 498

$2.38 CFPF 244

$6.91 CFPF 709

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$4.98 CFPF 511

$2.99 CFPF 306

$9.96 CFPF 1,021

Milk (1 liter)

$1.43 CFPF 147

$1.13 CFPF 116

$1.61 CFPF 165

White Bread (500g)

$2.79 CFPF 286

$0.77 CFPF 79.3

$4.81 CFPF 493

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.62 CFPF 167

$0.96 CFPF 98.0

$3.82 CFPF 392

Eggs

$7.07 CFPF 725

$3.79 CFPF 388

$11.36 CFPF 1,165

Local Cheese (1kg)

$38.44 CFPF 3,943

$19.22 CFPF 1,972

$57.7 CFPF 5,915

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$16.70 CFPF 1,713

$6.78 CFPF 695

$27.11 CFPF 2,781

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$27.29 CFPF 2,799

$22.41 CFPF 2,299

$29.24 CFPF 2,999

Apples (1kg)

$5.65 CFPF 579

$4.45 CFPF 457

$5.94 CFPF 610

Banana (1kg)

$2.48 CFPF 255

$1.19 CFPF 122

$2.99 CFPF 306

Oranges (1kg)

$6.64 CFPF 681

$4.74 CFPF 486

$7.59 CFPF 778

Tomato (1kg)

$7.68 CFPF 787

$4.77 CFPF 489

$8.58 CFPF 880

Potato (1kg)

$3.04 CFPF 311

$1.98 CFPF 203

$4.44 CFPF 456

Onion (1kg)

$2.64 CFPF 271

$1.44 CFPF 147

$2.88 CFPF 296

Lettuce (1 head)

$3.93 CFPF 403

$3.44 CFPF 352

$3.93 CFPF 403

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$1.11 CFPF 114

$0.94 CFPF 96.7

$1.41 CFPF 144

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$12.01 CFPF 1,232

$10.52 CFPF 1,079

$14.48 CFPF 1,485

Wine (Bottle)

$24.26 CFPF 2,488

$9.70 CFPF 995

$48.51 CFPF 4,976

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$2.64 CFPF 271

$1.18 CFPF 121

$2.97 CFPF 304

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$4.72 CFPF 484

$2.44 CFPF 250

$7.81 CFPF 801

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$1.92 CFPF 197

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$9.82 CFPF 1,007

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.52 CFPF 156

$1.42 CFPF 146

$1.57 CFPF 161

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

$19.2K CFPF 2.0M

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

$29.1K CFPF 3.0M

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

$178 CFPF 18.2K

$121 CFPF 12.4K

$286 CFPF 29.3K

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

$17.53 CFPF 1,798

$8.77 CFPF 899

$29.22 CFPF 2,997

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$102 CFPF 10.5K

$57.2 CFPF 5,861

$142 CFPF 14.6K

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$73.6 CFPF 7,548

$52.8 CFPF 5,410

$91.2 CFPF 9,355

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$17.57 CFPF 1,802

Cinema Ticket

$14.80 CFPF 1,518

$12.83 CFPF 1,316

$14.80 CFPF 1,518

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

$485 CFPF 49.8K

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$9,811 CFPF 1.0M

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$98.2 CFPF 10.1K

$58.3 CFPF 5,978

$139 CFPF 14.3K

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$86.7 CFPF 8,889

$19.59 CFPF 2,009

$147 CFPF 15.1K

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$108 CFPF 11.1K

$76.7 CFPF 7,866

$172 CFPF 17.6K

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$107 CFPF 11.0K

$67.3 CFPF 6,902

$138 CFPF 14.1K

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,313 CFPF 134.7K

$1,167 CFPF 119.7K

$1,459 CFPF 149.7K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$1,088 CFPF 111.6K

$960 CFPF 98.5K

$1,152 CFPF 118.2K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$2,160 CFPF 221.5K

$1,964 CFPF 201.4K

$2,455 CFPF 251.8K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$1,876 CFPF 192.4K

$1,481 CFPF 151.9K

$2,370 CFPF 243.1K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$8,711 CFPF 893.5K

$6,410 CFPF 657.5K

$9,862 CFPF 1.0M

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$7,939 CFPF 814.3K

$5,082 CFPF 521.2K

$10.9K CFPF 1.1M

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$1,990 CFPF 204.1K

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: March 2, 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		$778	$1,043	$2,073	$2,051	20.62	103.32
3	Paopao	-						98.37	59.16
4	Papeari	-						407.85	61.17
5	Papeete	26050	115	$1,196	$2,298	$3,153	$4,625	110.55	104.59
6	Punaauia	25399		$108	$108	$248	$224	18.26	106.69
7	Tahiti	-		$767	$2,045	$2,114	$4,330	70.6	61.17

French Polynesia Median Internet Speeds (Updated January 2026)

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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.