🇵🇫French Polynesia
Oceania
Information
Capital
Papeete
Population
300,000
Currency
CFP Franc (XPF ₣)
Languages
français, tahitien
Continent
Oceania
Calling code
+689
Timezone
Pacific/Tahiti
Area
4,167 km²
Government
Overseas collectivity
National day
July 14 - French National Day
Internet domain
.pf
About
French Polynesia is a French overseas collectivity made up of 121 islands across 5 archipelagos in the South Pacific Ocean. With Papeete on Tahiti as its capital, it is renowned for its lagoons, Polynesian culture, and autonomous status within the French Republic.
Safety
Risk level :Niveau de sécurité global modéré, avec des préoccupations liées à la petite criminalité et aux risques naturels.
Risk areas
Papeete - Petite criminalitéÎles éloignées - Risques maritimes
Crime(medium)
- Éviter de porter des objets de valeur visibles
- Rester vigilant la nuit à Papeete
Terrorism(low)
- Risque faible, suivre les avis des autorités françaises
Transport
- Porter un casque pour les motos, éviter de conduire de nuit
Natural risks(Cyclones saisonniers (nov-mars), tsunamis possibles)
- Suivre les alertes de la Préfecture
Health(Système de santé correct mais limité hors Tahiti)
- Vaccins hépatite A/B, typhoïde recommandés
- Assurance rapatriement obligatoire
Practical tips
- Enregistrer son voyage sur Ariane
- Respecter les coutumes locales
- Protéger contre le soleil et les moustiques
Cost of living
Accommodation
Studio city center1,500
1-bedroom apartment in city center2,000
1-bedroom apartment in suburb1,500
3-bedroom apartment in city center4,000
3-bedroom apartment in suburb3,000
Food
Inexpensive restaurant meal17
Meal for 2 mid-range restaurant40
McDonald's menu15
Local beer (0.5L)5
Cappuccino4
Water (1.5L)2
Bread (500g)2
Milk (1L)3
Eggs (12)4
Chicken (1kg)10
Apples (1kg)8
Bananas (1kg)2
Transport
Public transport ticket1
Monthly transport subscription30
Taxi ride (start)5
Taxi (1km)2
Gasoline (1L)1.50
Leisure
Fitness membership (monthly)60
Tennis court (1h weekend)20
Cinema15
Theater30
Health
General practitioner consultation50
Dentist consultation80
Antibiotic medications20
Cold medications (6 days)30
Others
High-speed internet (60 Mbps+)50 USD/mois
Mobile plan (calls + 10GB)30 USD/mois
Public services for 85m² apartment150 USD/mois
Jeans (Levis 501 or similar)80 USD
Nike sports shoes120 USD
International primary school (monthly)500 USD
Practical information
Electricity
Voltage220V
Frequency50Hz
Plug typesType A, Type B, Type C, Type E, Type I
Emergency numbers
Police17
Ambulance15 ou 116
Fire department18
Practical information
Driving side
Right
Tap water
unsafe
Tipping
not customary, service included