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 1,587

$9.51 CFPF 969

$24.60 CFPF 2,504

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$80.2 CFPF 8,163

$58.3 CFPF 5,937

$126 CFPF 12.9K

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$12.01 CFPF 1,223

$11.54 CFPF 1,174

$14.42 CFPF 1,468

Cappuccino

$4.52 CFPF 460

$1.96 CFPF 200

$5.88 CFPF 599

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

$2.69 CFPF 274

$1.93 CFPF 196

$4.81 CFPF 490

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.18 CFPF 222

$2.04 CFPF 207

$2.95 CFPF 300

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$5.00 CFPF 509

$2.46 CFPF 250

$7.12 CFPF 725

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$4.90 CFPF 499

$2.94 CFPF 299

$9.81 CFPF 998

Milk (1 liter)

$1.46 CFPF 148

$1.15 CFPF 117

$1.64 CFPF 166

White Bread (500g)

$2.76 CFPF 281

$0.77 CFPF 77.9

$4.76 CFPF 484

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.64 CFPF 167

$0.96 CFPF 98.0

$3.85 CFPF 392

Eggs

$7.39 CFPF 752

$3.96 CFPF 403

$11.88 CFPF 1,209

Local Cheese (1kg)

$38.81 CFPF 3,951

$19.41 CFPF 1,976

$58.2 CFPF 5,927

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$16.76 CFPF 1,707

$6.80 CFPF 693

$27.22 CFPF 2,771

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$26.91 CFPF 2,740

$22.11 CFPF 2,250

$28.83 CFPF 2,935

Apples (1kg)

$5.60 CFPF 570

$4.42 CFPF 449

$5.89 CFPF 600

Banana (1kg)

$2.36 CFPF 240

$1.13 CFPF 115

$2.83 CFPF 288

Oranges (1kg)

$6.73 CFPF 685

$4.81 CFPF 489

$7.69 CFPF 783

Tomato (1kg)

$7.86 CFPF 800

$4.88 CFPF 497

$8.78 CFPF 894

Potato (1kg)

$3.00 CFPF 306

$1.95 CFPF 199

$4.39 CFPF 447

Onion (1kg)

$2.61 CFPF 265

$1.41 CFPF 144

$2.84 CFPF 289

Lettuce (1 head)

$3.96 CFPF 403

$3.46 CFPF 352

$3.96 CFPF 403

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$1.11 CFPF 113

$0.94 CFPF 96.0

$1.41 CFPF 144

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$12.11 CFPF 1,233

$10.61 CFPF 1,080

$14.60 CFPF 1,486

Wine (Bottle)

$24.18 CFPF 2,462

$9.67 CFPF 985

$48.35 CFPF 4,922

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$2.62 CFPF 266

$1.17 CFPF 119

$2.94 CFPF 299

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$4.82 CFPF 491

$2.49 CFPF 253

$7.98 CFPF 813

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$1.89 CFPF 192

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$9.63 CFPF 981

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.51 CFPF 154

$1.41 CFPF 144

$1.56 CFPF 159

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

$19.0K CFPF 1.9M

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 18.6K

$125 CFPF 12.7K

$294 CFPF 29.9K

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

$17.40 CFPF 1,772

$8.70 CFPF 886

$29.01 CFPF 2,953

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$102 CFPF 10.4K

$57.1 CFPF 5,811

$142 CFPF 14.4K

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$75.7 CFPF 7,704

$54.3 CFPF 5,523

$93.8 CFPF 9,549

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$17.99 CFPF 1,832

Cinema Ticket

$14.67 CFPF 1,494

$12.72 CFPF 1,294

$14.67 CFPF 1,494

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

$484 CFPF 49.2K

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$9,855 CFPF 1.0M

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$96.7 CFPF 9,848

$57.4 CFPF 5,846

$137 CFPF 14.0K

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$86.1 CFPF 8,764

$19.46 CFPF 1,981

$146 CFPF 14.9K

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$110 CFPF 11.2K

$77.8 CFPF 7,919

$174 CFPF 17.7K

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$110 CFPF 11.2K

$69.1 CFPF 7,031

$141 CFPF 14.4K

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,317 CFPF 134.1K

$1,171 CFPF 119.2K

$1,463 CFPF 149.0K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$1,085 CFPF 110.5K

$957 CFPF 97.5K

$1,149 CFPF 117.0K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$2,167 CFPF 220.6K

$1,970 CFPF 200.5K

$2,462 CFPF 250.7K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$1,844 CFPF 187.7K

$1,456 CFPF 148.2K

$2,329 CFPF 237.1K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$8,639 CFPF 879.4K

$6,357 CFPF 647.1K

$9,780 CFPF 995.6K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$8,041 CFPF 818.5K

$5,156 CFPF 524.9K

$11.0K CFPF 1.1M

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$1,994 CFPF 203.0K

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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Highest

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

French Polynesia Median Internet Speeds (Updated December 2025)

Mobile

Mbps

Fixed Broadband

100

Mbps

The chart highlights the Precision Threshold for mobile and fixed broadband internet speeds, updated quarterly.

Digital Nomad Cost of Living Index

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.