Cost of living in Tahiti

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Cost of living in Tahiti vs. French Polynesia overall average

Tahiti is 4.4% more expensive than French Polynesia overall.

Restaurants
pay 10.4% less in Tahiti
Groceries
pay 11.9% more in Tahiti
Transportation
pay 2.1% less in Tahiti
Housing
pay 0.3% more in Tahiti
Entertainment and Sports
pay 1.5% more in Tahiti
Clothing
pay 25.0% more in Tahiti

The cost of clothing, groceries, entertainment and sports, and housing in Tahiti are more expensive than in French Polynesia. Expenses including restaurants and transportation are lower in Tahiti.

Tahiti Cost of Living Breakdown
 
Cost
Range
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant $15.33
CFPF1,577
$13.70 - $16.34
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
$11.37
CFPF1,170
$11.00 - $11.74
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) $2.47
CFPF254
$2.00 - $2.94

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Cost
Range
Bread
1 loaf
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Local cheese (8 oz) ??
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Milk (1 gallon) ??
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Cost
Range
Gasoline (1 gallon) $5.74
CFPF591
?? - ??
Monthly public transit pass ??
?? - ??
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) ??
?? - ??

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Cost
Range
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
$145.83
CFPF15,006
?? - ??
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area $1,370.22
CFPF140,999
?? - ??
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center $1,174.47
CFPF120,857
?? - ??

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Cost
Range
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly ??
?? - ??
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters ??
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Cost
Range
Domestic/local beer (1 pint) $5.87
CFPF604
$5.05 - $7.00
Cappuccino in mid-range area $4.71
CFPF484
$4.00 - $5.23
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
??
?? - ??

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Cost
Range
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
$140.15
CFPF14,422
?? - ??
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
$93.43
CFPF9,615
?? - ??
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
$175.19
CFPF18,028
?? - ??

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Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in French Polynesia to see the average cost of cities throughout French Polynesia, like Tahiti, Papeete, and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in French Polynesia compared to Tahiti.

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