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CHAINE Yannick

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French Polynesian

Lives in Shanghai

Speaks French and English

Registration: 19 April 2010

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CHAINE Yannick
yannzzz replied to a thread
14 years ago
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Living in French Polynesia by expat.com

You are living in French Polynesia, or you used to live in French Polynesia. Share your experience! How would you describe life in French Polynesia? Has it been complicated to settle down, to find an accommodation and a job? Is it complicated ...

CHAINE Yannick

I would describe life in French Polynesia as: expensive In order to settle down, you have to get money. There are some well paid jobs, but you have to work in the good fields. It is quite difficult to make friends with locals, because they have ... Read More

CHAINE Yannick
yannzzz replied to a thread
14 years ago
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How to buy property? by melissahetaraka

As we are in the tourism industry in NZ i very interestend in how property purchases work..

CHAINE Yannick

what do you mean? Can you be more precise? Read More

CHAINE Yannick
yannzzz replied to a thread
14 years ago
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Do and don't in French Polynesia by expat.com

Are you living in French Polynesia? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in French Polynesia? Could you please share with us a list of the do's and don't's in French ...

CHAINE Yannick

Do stay humble, because Tahitians like to fight. Do not exhibate your wealth, because they have stereotypes. Try to speak and behave like them , so they will treat you like one of them. Don't argue with them, just tell them they're right, so they ... Read More

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yannzzz replied to a thread
14 years ago
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Cost of living in French Polynesia by expat.com

Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in French Polynesia. Don't forget to mention where in French Polynesia you are living. How much does it cost to live in French Polynesia? > accommodation prices > public ...

CHAINE Yannick

Hello, since i lived in Tahiti for 20 years, --> Public transportation are about 1.5 euro, but the timetable is not often respected. --> Food is so expensive, specially if you like eating exported goods. I cant really tell you how much it cost me, ... Read More

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14 years ago
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How to make friends in French Polynesia by expat.com

We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in French Polynesia :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in French ...

CHAINE Yannick

Hi, You must know that life in French polynesia is really expensive (food, taxi, housing) Regarding the job, it depends in what field you work. But you must know that in Tahiti, if you want to have good perks, good job position, it's (really ... Read More