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 1,630

$9.68 CFPF 995

$25.03 CFPF 2,573

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$80.9 CFPF 8,316

$58.8 CFPF 6,048

$127 CFPF 13.1K

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$11.88 CFPF 1,222

$11.41 CFPF 1,173

$14.26 CFPF 1,466

Cappuccino

$4.44 CFPF 456

$1.93 CFPF 198

$5.78 CFPF 594

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

$2.70 CFPF 278

$1.93 CFPF 199

$4.83 CFPF 497

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.17 CFPF 224

$2.03 CFPF 209

$2.94 CFPF 303

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$4.85 CFPF 499

$2.38 CFPF 245

$6.91 CFPF 711

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$4.98 CFPF 512

$2.99 CFPF 307

$9.96 CFPF 1,024

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 79.5

$4.81 CFPF 494

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.62 CFPF 167

$0.96 CFPF 98.2

$3.82 CFPF 393

Eggs

$7.07 CFPF 726

$3.79 CFPF 389

$11.36 CFPF 1,168

Local Cheese (1kg)

$38.44 CFPF 3,952

$19.22 CFPF 1,977

$57.7 CFPF 5,929

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$16.70 CFPF 1,717

$6.78 CFPF 697

$27.11 CFPF 2,788

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$27.29 CFPF 2,806

$22.41 CFPF 2,305

$29.24 CFPF 3,006

Apples (1kg)

$5.65 CFPF 581

$4.45 CFPF 458

$5.94 CFPF 611

Banana (1kg)

$2.48 CFPF 256

$1.19 CFPF 122

$2.99 CFPF 307

Oranges (1kg)

$6.64 CFPF 682

$4.74 CFPF 487

$7.59 CFPF 780

Tomato (1kg)

$7.68 CFPF 789

$4.77 CFPF 490

$8.58 CFPF 882

Potato (1kg)

$3.04 CFPF 312

$1.98 CFPF 203

$4.44 CFPF 457

Onion (1kg)

$2.64 CFPF 272

$1.44 CFPF 148

$2.88 CFPF 296

Lettuce (1 head)

$3.93 CFPF 404

$3.44 CFPF 353

$3.93 CFPF 404

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$1.11 CFPF 114

$0.94 CFPF 96.9

$1.41 CFPF 145

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$12.01 CFPF 1,235

$10.52 CFPF 1,081

$14.48 CFPF 1,489

Wine (Bottle)

$24.26 CFPF 2,494

$9.70 CFPF 998

$48.51 CFPF 4,988

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$2.64 CFPF 271

$1.18 CFPF 122

$2.97 CFPF 305

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$4.72 CFPF 485

$2.44 CFPF 250

$7.81 CFPF 803

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$1.92 CFPF 198

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$9.82 CFPF 1,009

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 18.3K

$121 CFPF 12.5K

$286 CFPF 29.4K

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

$17.53 CFPF 1,802

$8.77 CFPF 901

$29.22 CFPF 3,004

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$102 CFPF 10.5K

$57.2 CFPF 5,876

$142 CFPF 14.6K

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$73.6 CFPF 7,566

$52.8 CFPF 5,424

$91.2 CFPF 9,378

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$17.57 CFPF 1,806

Cinema Ticket

$14.80 CFPF 1,522

$12.83 CFPF 1,319

$14.80 CFPF 1,522

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

$485 CFPF 49.9K

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$9,811 CFPF 1.0M

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$98.2 CFPF 10.1K

$58.3 CFPF 5,992

$139 CFPF 14.3K

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$86.7 CFPF 8,911

$19.59 CFPF 2,014

$147 CFPF 15.1K

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$108 CFPF 11.1K

$76.7 CFPF 7,885

$172 CFPF 17.6K

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$107 CFPF 11.0K

$67.3 CFPF 6,919

$138 CFPF 14.2K

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,313 CFPF 135.0K

$1,167 CFPF 120.0K

$1,459 CFPF 150.0K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$1,088 CFPF 111.9K

$960 CFPF 98.7K

$1,152 CFPF 118.4K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$2,160 CFPF 222.1K

$1,964 CFPF 201.9K

$2,455 CFPF 252.4K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$1,876 CFPF 192.9K

$1,481 CFPF 152.3K

$2,370 CFPF 243.7K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$8,711 CFPF 895.7K

$6,410 CFPF 659.1K

$9,862 CFPF 1.0M

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$7,939 CFPF 816.3K

$5,082 CFPF 522.5K

$10.9K CFPF 1.1M

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$1,990 CFPF 204.6K

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.