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Cost of living in French Polynesia

Capital: PapeeteFrench, TahitianUpdated October 2026
—of US price level

Is French Polynesia expensive?

The most affordable place we cover is Tahiti, at about $3,300–4,900 a month for a comfortable life.

Cost of living in French Polynesia, by place

One person, rent included. SoloSquare estimates in US$.

PlaceMonth, comfortable1-bed rent, centerLocal mealValue
Tahiti$3,300–4,900$849–1,510$11.3–18.9—
Moorea$3,300–4,900$660–1,230$11–21—
Rangiroa$3,770–5,660—$14–24—
Bora Bora$4,240–6,130—$14–24—

Cost of living by place

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