Cost of Living in French Polynesia - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: French Polynesia
Address: PF

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $1,341 (excluding rent), and $2,591 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $2,989 (excluding rent), and $5,044 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$15.59 CFPF 1,602

$9.51 CFPF 978

$24.60 CFPF 2,529

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$80.2 CFPF 8,243

$58.3 CFPF 5,995

$126 CFPF 13.0K

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$12.01 CFPF 1,235

$11.54 CFPF 1,186

$14.42 CFPF 1,483

Cappuccino

$4.52 CFPF 465

$1.96 CFPF 202

$5.88 CFPF 605

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

$2.69 CFPF 276

$1.93 CFPF 198

$4.81 CFPF 495

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.18 CFPF 224

$2.04 CFPF 209

$2.95 CFPF 303

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$5.00 CFPF 514

$2.46 CFPF 252

$7.12 CFPF 732

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$4.90 CFPF 504

$2.94 CFPF 302

$9.81 CFPF 1,008

Milk (1 liter)

$1.46 CFPF 150

$1.15 CFPF 118

$1.64 CFPF 168

White Bread (500g)

$2.76 CFPF 283

$0.77 CFPF 78.7

$4.76 CFPF 489

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.64 CFPF 168

$0.96 CFPF 99.0

$3.85 CFPF 396

Eggs

$7.39 CFPF 759

$3.96 CFPF 407

$11.88 CFPF 1,221

Local Cheese (1kg)

$38.81 CFPF 3,990

$19.41 CFPF 1,995

$58.2 CFPF 5,985

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$16.76 CFPF 1,723

$6.80 CFPF 699

$27.22 CFPF 2,798

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$26.91 CFPF 2,767

$22.11 CFPF 2,273

$28.83 CFPF 2,964

Apples (1kg)

$5.60 CFPF 576

$4.42 CFPF 454

$5.89 CFPF 606

Banana (1kg)

$2.36 CFPF 242

$1.13 CFPF 116

$2.83 CFPF 291

Oranges (1kg)

$6.73 CFPF 692

$4.81 CFPF 494

$7.69 CFPF 790

Tomato (1kg)

$7.86 CFPF 808

$4.88 CFPF 502

$8.78 CFPF 903

Potato (1kg)

$3.00 CFPF 309

$1.95 CFPF 201

$4.39 CFPF 452

Onion (1kg)

$2.61 CFPF 268

$1.41 CFPF 145

$2.84 CFPF 292

Lettuce (1 head)

$3.96 CFPF 407

$3.46 CFPF 356

$3.96 CFPF 407

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$1.11 CFPF 114

$0.94 CFPF 97.0

$1.41 CFPF 145

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$12.11 CFPF 1,245

$10.61 CFPF 1,090

$14.60 CFPF 1,501

Wine (Bottle)

$24.18 CFPF 2,486

$9.67 CFPF 994

$48.35 CFPF 4,971

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$2.62 CFPF 269

$1.17 CFPF 120

$2.94 CFPF 302

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$4.82 CFPF 496

$2.49 CFPF 256

$7.98 CFPF 821

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$1.89 CFPF 194

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$9.63 CFPF 990

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.51 CFPF 155

$1.41 CFPF 145

$1.56 CFPF 160

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

$19.0K CFPF 2.0M

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

$29.5K CFPF 3.0M

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

$183 CFPF 18.8K

$125 CFPF 12.8K

$294 CFPF 30.2K

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

$17.40 CFPF 1,789

$8.70 CFPF 895

$29.01 CFPF 2,982

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$102 CFPF 10.5K

$57.1 CFPF 5,868

$142 CFPF 14.6K

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$75.7 CFPF 7,780

$54.3 CFPF 5,577

$93.8 CFPF 9,643

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$17.99 CFPF 1,850

Cinema Ticket

$14.67 CFPF 1,508

$12.72 CFPF 1,307

$14.67 CFPF 1,508

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

$484 CFPF 49.7K

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$9,855 CFPF 1.0M

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$96.7 CFPF 9,944

$57.4 CFPF 5,904

$137 CFPF 14.1K

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$86.1 CFPF 8,850

$19.46 CFPF 2,001

$146 CFPF 15.0K

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$110 CFPF 11.3K

$77.8 CFPF 7,997

$174 CFPF 17.9K

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$110 CFPF 11.3K

$69.1 CFPF 7,100

$141 CFPF 14.5K

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,317 CFPF 135.4K

$1,171 CFPF 120.3K

$1,463 CFPF 150.4K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$1,085 CFPF 111.5K

$957 CFPF 98.4K

$1,149 CFPF 118.1K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$2,167 CFPF 222.7K

$1,970 CFPF 202.5K

$2,462 CFPF 253.1K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$1,844 CFPF 189.6K

$1,456 CFPF 149.7K

$2,329 CFPF 239.4K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$8,639 CFPF 888.1K

$6,357 CFPF 653.5K

$9,780 CFPF 1.0M

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$8,041 CFPF 826.6K

$5,156 CFPF 530.0K

$11.0K CFPF 1.1M

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$1,994 CFPF 205.0K

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 17, 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		$833	$1,049	$2,111	$2,049	20.62	103.32
3	Paopao	-						98.37	59.16
4	Papeari	-						407.85	61.17
5	Papeete	26050	115	$1,299	$2,317	$2,850	$4,542	110.55	104.59
6	Punaauia	25399		$115	$105	$200	$223	18.26	106.69
7	Tahiti	-		$906	$2,104	$1,843	$4,272	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.