Cost of Living in French Polynesia

Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 1,700.00 F 1,000.00-2,500.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 8,000.00 F 5,872.27-13,000.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 1,265.00 F 1,200.00-1,500.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 500.00 F 250.00-718.43
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 500.00 F 350.00-780.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 465.46 F 200.00-600.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 240.88 F 130.00-450.00
Bottled Water (12 oz) 262.22 F 205.27-500.00
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 151.33 F 133.00-170.00
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 296.35 F 72.57-453.59
White Rice (1 lb) 76.13 F 58.97-90.72
Eggs (12, Large Size) 734.17 F 400.00-900.00
Local Cheese (1 lb) 1,814.37 F 907.19-2,721.56
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 762.04 F 317.52-1,270.06
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 1,213.36 F 1,043.26-1,360.78
Apples (1 lb) 244.94 F 181.44-283.04
Bananas (1 lb) 122.47 F 54.43-181.44
Oranges (1 lb) 301.64 F 226.80-362.87
Tomatoes (1 lb) 365.14 F 226.80-408.23
Potatoes (1 lb) 132.63 F 90.72-204.12
Onions (1 lb) 120.93 F 68.04-136.08
Lettuce (1 Head) 400.00 F 350.00-400.00
Bottled Water (50 oz) 128.33 F 100.00-150.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 2,500.00 F 1,000.00-5,000.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 287.50 F 120.00-378.79
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 530.00 F 250.00-800.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 1,245.00 F 1,090.00-1,500.00
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 200.00 F 200.00-200.00
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 1,500.00 F
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 1,000.00 F 1,000.00-1,000.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 418.43 F
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 2,500.00 F
Gasoline (1 Liter) 156.25 F 150.00-165.00
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 1,950,000.00 F 1,900,000.00-2,000,000.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 3,225,000.00 F 3,000,000.00-3,450,000.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 18,687.50 F 12,750.00-30,000.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 2,325.00 F 900.00-6,990.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 7,272.50 F 6,000.00-13,000.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 7,831.67 F 5,495.00-10,000.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) ?
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 1,500.00 F 1,300.00-1,500.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 50,000.00 F
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 1,000,000.00 F
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 7,330.00 F 5,990.00-10,000.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 7,663.33 F 2,000.00-15,000.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 8,330.00 F 8,000.00-8,990.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes 9,500.00 F 7,000.00-12,000.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 142,500.00 F 130,000.00-150,000.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 100,000.00 F 80,000.00-120,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 196,666.67 F 180,000.00-210,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 160,000.00 F 150,000.00-180,000.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 82,063.67 F 60,386.47-92,902.28
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 74,948.87 F 47,892.34-102,632.45
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 199,749.41 F
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 4.60 3.00-6.00

Prices in French Polynesia

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