General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Papeete |
| Country | French Polynesia |
| Currency | French Pacific franc |
| Main religion | Christianity |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 49.2% |
| Gdp | $5.2 billion |
| Size | 4,167 sq km |
| Population | 280,000 |
| Population density | 67 people/sq km |
| Kids per female | 2.3 |
| City population | 55% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 24∘C |
| Summer | 29∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | French |
| Population able to read | 98% |
| Population with a college degree | 15% |
| Population able to speak english | 60% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 35 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | no |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | No |
| Crime | 3/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | Air Tahiti |
| Main airport | Tahiti Faa’a International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $1.5 |
| Cigarettes | $10 |
| Burger | $10 |
| Coffee | $3 |
| Beer | $5 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $1000/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $120/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $250/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $25/10km |
| Petrol | $1.20/l |
| Rental car | $50/day |
| Public transportation | $5/daypass |
| Bike rental | $10/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 15% |
| Vat | 16% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $25000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10-15% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10-15% |
| Coffeeshop | 10-15% |
| Services | 10-15% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 12.53/MBits |
| Tld | .pf |
| Free wifi | 7/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 60% |
| Phone mobile data | $50 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 98% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type E, Type F |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 6:00 PM |
| Opening times | 8:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Amazon.fr |
| Supermarket | Carrefour |
| Pharmacy | Pharmacie de la Pointe |
| Drugstore | Monoprix |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | None |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 7/10 |
| Bars | 7/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 8/10 |
| Public Parks | 9/10 |
| Swimming | 9/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Surfing |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Poisson Cru | Raw fish marinated in lime juice, coconut milk, and vegetables | $10-$15 |
| Ma’a Tahiti | A traditional Tahitian feast with roasted pork, chicken, fish, and vegetables | $20-$25 |
| Fa’afa’a | A Tahitian crepe filled with sweet or savory ingredients | $5-$10 |
| Hinano Beer | A local beer brewed in Tahiti | $5-$7 |
| Coco Loco | A coconut filled with rum and fruit juice | $10-$15 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Mai Tai | A classic tropical cocktail made with rum, orange curaçao, orgeat syrup, and lime juice | $10-$15 |
| Bloody Mary | A savory cocktail made with vodka, tomato juice, and various spices | $8-$12 |
| Piña Colada | A sweet and creamy cocktail made with rum, pineapple juice, and coconut cream | $10-$15 |
| Margarita | A classic cocktail made with tequila, lime juice, and triple sec | $8-$12 |
| Mojito | A refreshing cocktail made with rum, lime juice, mint, and soda water | $8-$12 |
| Planter’s Punch | A tropical cocktail made with rum, fruit juices, and grenadine | $10-$15 |
| Hurricane | A powerful cocktail made with rum, passion fruit juice, and lime juice | $10-$15 |
| Zombie | A complex and potent cocktail made with multiple rums, fruit juices, and spices | $15-$20 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Black pearl jewelry | A symbol of French Polynesia, black pearls are highly prized for their beauty and rarity. | $500-$5,000 |
| Monoi oil | A fragrant oil made from the tiare flower, monoi oil is used for everything from moisturizing to massage. | $20-$50 |
| Pareo | A versatile piece of fabric that can be worn as a skirt, dress, or wrap. | $20-$50 |
| Tiki | A wooden carving that represents a Polynesian god or ancestor. | $50-$200 |
| Ukulele | A small guitar that is popular in Polynesian music. | $100-$200 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the beginning of the new year |
| Epiphany | January 6 | Commemorates the visit of the Three Wise Men to the infant Jesus |
| Chinese New Year | January or February | Celebrates the beginning of the new year according to the Chinese lunar calendar |
| Mardi Gras | February or March | Celebrates the day before Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent |
| Easter Monday | March or April | Commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ |
| Labor Day | May 1 | Celebrates the contributions of workers |
| Victory Day | May 8 | Commemorates the Allied victory in World War II |
| Ascension Day | May or June | Commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven |
| Pentecost | May or June | Commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles |
| Bastille Day | July 14 | Commemorates the storming of the Bastille in 1789, the beginning of the French Revolution |
| Assumption of Mary | August 15 | Commemorates the assumption of the Virgin Mary into heaven |
| All Saints’ Day | November 1 | Commemorates all Christian saints |
| Armistice Day | November 11 | Commemorates the end of World War I |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | La Dépêche de Tahiti |
| Online news | Tahiti Infos |
| Tv | Polynésie 1ère |
| Radio | Radio 1 |