Housing and utilities
Compare rent, deposit, insurance, electricity, water, internet, cooling and the transport required from the address.
Moving checklist
Living costs and taxes in French Polynesia
Build a personal budget from current local quotes, then verify the tax and social-protection rules that apply to your exact situation.
Budget method
Use your island, household and status
Housing, transport and service availability differ sharply between Tahiti and the outer islands. Do not apply a single “expat budget” to every household. Price your real location and keep tax questions separate from travel advice.
Daily life
Price a consistent grocery basket, school or childcare needs, health cover, vehicle costs and inter-island travel.
Professional situation
List salary, self-employment, company and overseas income separately. Each can trigger different questions for the authorities.
Administrative checks
Confirm these points before making commitments
- 1. Your immigration and work status, where applicable.
- 2. Tax residence and the declarations required for each income source.
- 3. CPS affiliation and health coverage for every household member.
- 4. Business registration and contributions if you work independently.
- 5. Documents required by the bank, landlord, insurer and administrations.
This page is not personal tax advice
French Polynesia has its own tax system, but that does not mean every income or household has the same obligations. Confirm cross-border and complex situations with the DICP and a qualified adviser.
Primary sources
Ask the authority responsible for the rule
DICP
Tax rules, declarations, business tax procedures and official contact channels.
Official tax service ↗CPS
Social-protection affiliation, contributions, benefits and individual procedures.
Official CPS website ↗French Polynesia public services
Find the competent local administration and current online procedures.
Official portal ↗Moving guide
Put housing, work, health, schools and arrival procedures in order.
Prepare the move →Content and sources reviewed on 27 July 2026.
Verifiable informationPrimary sources · dated review · no personal tax assumptions
Last reviewed27 July 2026
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