Living in Tikehau
French Polynesia · tropical
Tikehau is a tiny hamlet of roughly 600 people on an island in French Polynesia. The climate is tropical. It sits well off the usual tourist trail and is considered very safe. A typical month of living costs around $2,200. Healthcare is reasonable, and the internet can be patchy for heavy remote work. People come here for diving, swimming, quiet days.
It is an island reachable only a few times a week, and that changes a great deal for anyone living here all year. This is one of the places where living off-grid genuinely works, in law and in space. Housing prices have stood still for five years, which has become rare.
Tikehau at a glance: cost, climate, safety
Who tends to love living in Tikehau
- Feeling safe day to day
- Island living
- Peace, quiet and few crowds
- Raising a family
- Anyone into diving
- Anyone into swimming
All parameters
💉 Childhood vaccines: Compulsory by lawVaccines: 13
Eleven vaccines became compulsory in 2018. Two meningococcal vaccines were added in January 2025, so children born from 2023 owe thirteen. The same law applies here.
If you skip them: No place in a creche, a preschool or a school. Parents get three months from the start of the school year to begin.
Exemptions: Medical only, and rarely granted.
Source: French vaccination schedule 2025, health ministry
📉 Popularity & prices: Cooling down
Accommodation prices have moved about +5% in the last 5 years.
Estimates, for orientation only.
⛴️ Getting there: A few a week
Estimated from island size, airport and tourism. We have not checked a timetable for this one, treat it as a guide.
🔭 Where this place is heading
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What to know before moving to Tikehau
- • Natural risks worth checking: hurricanes.
- • Internet can be unreliable for demanding remote work.
- • You will likely need a car to get around.
⚠️ The downsides of living in Tikehau
- •Dengue circulates in the wet season (mosquito-borne).
- •Tap water isn't reliably drinkable, budget for filtered or bottled.
- •Natural hazards to check locally: hurricanes.
- •The nearest international airport is far; travel days run long.
Health, air (WHO PM2.5), water & crime figures are rough country-level estimates, verify for your case.
Where is Tikehau?
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Questions, answered
How much does it cost to live in Tikehau, French Polynesia?
A typical month in Tikehau costs around $2,200, covering rent and everyday expenses for one person. It is an estimate meant for comparing places, not for budgeting exactly.
Is Tikehau, French Polynesia safe?
Arcadia rates personal safety in Tikehau at 4 out of 5, which is good. Natural risks worth checking: hurricanes.
What is the internet like in Tikehau?
Internet in Tikehau is rated 2 out of 5 for remote work, which is limited. Starlink is available in this country.
What is the weather like in Tikehau?
Tikehau has a tropical climate. It is on the coast. It is on an island.
Is healthcare good in Tikehau?
Healthcare in Tikehau is rated 3 out of 5 overall, which is reasonable. Public healthcare is 3/5 and private healthcare 2/5.
How easy is it to move to French Polynesia?
Arcadia rates the ease of getting residency in French Polynesia at 2 out of 5, which is limited. The place page lists the visa routes that apply and which depend on your passport.
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