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 1,598

$9.51 CFPF 976

$24.60 CFPF 2,523

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$80.2 CFPF 8,223

$58.3 CFPF 5,980

$126 CFPF 13.0K

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$12.01 CFPF 1,232

$11.54 CFPF 1,183

$14.42 CFPF 1,479

Cappuccino

$4.52 CFPF 463

$1.96 CFPF 201

$5.88 CFPF 603

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

$2.69 CFPF 276

$1.93 CFPF 197

$4.81 CFPF 494

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.18 CFPF 223

$2.04 CFPF 209

$2.95 CFPF 302

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$5.00 CFPF 513

$2.46 CFPF 252

$7.12 CFPF 731

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$4.90 CFPF 503

$2.94 CFPF 302

$9.81 CFPF 1,006

Milk (1 liter)

$1.46 CFPF 149

$1.15 CFPF 118

$1.64 CFPF 168

White Bread (500g)

$2.76 CFPF 283

$0.77 CFPF 78.5

$4.76 CFPF 488

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.64 CFPF 168

$0.96 CFPF 98.7

$3.85 CFPF 395

Eggs

$7.39 CFPF 758

$3.96 CFPF 406

$11.88 CFPF 1,218

Local Cheese (1kg)

$38.81 CFPF 3,980

$19.41 CFPF 1,991

$58.2 CFPF 5,971

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$16.76 CFPF 1,719

$6.80 CFPF 698

$27.22 CFPF 2,791

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$26.91 CFPF 2,760

$22.11 CFPF 2,267

$28.83 CFPF 2,957

Apples (1kg)

$5.60 CFPF 574

$4.42 CFPF 453

$5.89 CFPF 604

Banana (1kg)

$2.36 CFPF 242

$1.13 CFPF 116

$2.83 CFPF 290

Oranges (1kg)

$6.73 CFPF 690

$4.81 CFPF 493

$7.69 CFPF 789

Tomato (1kg)

$7.86 CFPF 806

$4.88 CFPF 500

$8.78 CFPF 901

Potato (1kg)

$3.00 CFPF 308

$1.95 CFPF 200

$4.39 CFPF 451

Onion (1kg)

$2.61 CFPF 267

$1.41 CFPF 145

$2.84 CFPF 291

Lettuce (1 head)

$3.96 CFPF 406

$3.46 CFPF 355

$3.96 CFPF 406

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$1.11 CFPF 114

$0.94 CFPF 96.7

$1.41 CFPF 145

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$12.11 CFPF 1,242

$10.61 CFPF 1,088

$14.60 CFPF 1,497

Wine (Bottle)

$24.18 CFPF 2,480

$9.67 CFPF 992

$48.35 CFPF 4,959

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$2.62 CFPF 268

$1.17 CFPF 120

$2.94 CFPF 301

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$4.82 CFPF 495

$2.49 CFPF 255

$7.98 CFPF 819

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$1.89 CFPF 194

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$9.63 CFPF 988

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 30.1K

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

$17.40 CFPF 1,785

$8.70 CFPF 892

$29.01 CFPF 2,975

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$102 CFPF 10.5K

$57.1 CFPF 5,853

$142 CFPF 14.5K

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$75.7 CFPF 7,761

$54.3 CFPF 5,564

$93.8 CFPF 9,620

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$17.99 CFPF 1,845

Cinema Ticket

$14.67 CFPF 1,505

$12.72 CFPF 1,304

$14.67 CFPF 1,505

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

$484 CFPF 49.6K

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$9,855 CFPF 1.0M

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$96.7 CFPF 9,920

$57.4 CFPF 5,889

$137 CFPF 14.1K

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$86.1 CFPF 8,828

$19.46 CFPF 1,996

$146 CFPF 15.0K

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$110 CFPF 11.3K

$77.8 CFPF 7,978

$174 CFPF 17.8K

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$110 CFPF 11.2K

$69.1 CFPF 7,082

$141 CFPF 14.5K

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,317 CFPF 135.1K

$1,171 CFPF 120.1K

$1,463 CFPF 150.1K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$1,085 CFPF 111.3K

$957 CFPF 98.2K

$1,149 CFPF 117.8K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$2,167 CFPF 222.2K

$1,970 CFPF 202.0K

$2,462 CFPF 252.5K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$1,844 CFPF 189.1K

$1,456 CFPF 149.3K

$2,329 CFPF 238.9K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$8,639 CFPF 885.9K

$6,357 CFPF 651.9K

$9,780 CFPF 1.0M

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$8,041 CFPF 824.6K

$5,156 CFPF 528.7K

$11.0K CFPF 1.1M

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$1,994 CFPF 204.5K

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.