French Polynesia🇵🇫

At a Glance

How French Polynesia compares across key indices

Quality of LifeSafety79Healthcare88AffordabilityClimateClean Air52

Safety Index

79/100

Healthcare

88/100

Cost of Living

How far your money goes in French Polynesia

Rent Index

29

100 = NYC rent

Groceries

105

100 = NYC groceries

Restaurant Prices

64

100 = NYC dining

Safety & Crime

Low Risk

How safe residents feel in French Polynesia — based on surveys of people living there

Safety Index

79/100

Crime Index

21/100

Lower is better

Crime Trend

36/100

Crime perceived as stable or declining

Walking Safety

Daytime86
Nighttime73

13 point drop from day to night

Problem Severity

Drug-related crime
Low29
Property crimes
Low26
Corruption & bribery
Low26
Violent crimes
Very Low11

0 = no problem, 100 = severe problem

What Residents Worry About

Things stolen from car
Low30
Home broken into
Very Low24
Being mugged or robbed
Very Low18
Being insulted or harassed
Very Low18
Car stolen
Very Low17
Being physically attacked
Very Low16
Targeted for skin/ethnicity/religion
Very Low11

Based on 21 survey responses. 0 = not worried, 100 = very worried.

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Healthcare

Healthcare system overview for French Polynesia

Healthcare Index

88/100

Quality Breakdown

Staff Skill & Competency94/100
Speed of Service88/100
Modern Equipment88/100
Accuracy & Completeness88/100
Friendliness & Courtesy88/100
Responsiveness & Waitlist75/100
Cost Satisfaction94/100

How satisfied residents are with healthcare costs relative to quality

Based on 4 survey responses

Insurance Coverage

Public
100.0%
Healthcare88Safety79Quality of Life

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Environment

Moderate

Air quality, water, and environmental conditions in French Polynesia

Pollution Index

52/100

Lower is better

Environmental Quality

Air Quality67/100
Drinking Water Quality61/100
Green Spaces & Parks54/100
Comfortable to Spend Time54/100
Clean & Tidy46/100
Garbage Disposal46/100

Concerns

Noise & Light Pollution79/100
Water Pollution61/100

0 = no concern, 100 = severe concern

Based on 7 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.

Transport & Commute

How people get around in French Polynesia

Average One-Way Commute

30minutes

Short

Traffic Index

141

Moderate congestion

Inefficiency

131

Time wasted in traffic

CO2 Emissions

8.0kg/trip

How People Commute

Car100.0%

Based on 2 survey responses.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about living in French Polynesia, answered with data

Is French Polynesia safe for expats?

French Polynesia has a safety index of 79/100, making it very safe for expats and travellers.

How good is healthcare in French Polynesia?

French Polynesia scores 88/100 on Numbeo's healthcare index, making it excellent by global standards. This index reflects the overall quality of the healthcare system, medical staff, and facilities.

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