Cost of living in French Polynesia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 136% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Polynesia is 136% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,800 Franc (Taka 1,440) | Taka 266 | + 441% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,300 Franc (Taka 1,040) | Taka 345 | + 202% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Taka 165 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 134 Franc (Taka 107) | Taka 75 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 400 Franc (Taka 320) | Taka 113 | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 720 Franc (Taka 576) | Taka 48 | + 1112% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Taka 567 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 400 Franc (Taka 320) | Taka 170 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 200 Franc (Taka 160) | Taka 26 | + 507% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Taka 391 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,800 Franc (Taka 1,440) | Taka 1,758 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | Taka 105 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Franc (Taka 80) | Taka 40 | + 101% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in French Polynesia is 32% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 180,000 Franc (Taka 144,001) | Taka 63,175 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 90,000 Franc (Taka 72,000) | Taka 37,902 | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,500 Franc (Taka 2,000) | Taka 3,909 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Taka 40,867 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Taka 18,408 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Taka 3,440 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Taka 1,196 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Taka 36,941 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 15,539 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Taka 434 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Franc (Taka 800) | Taka 852 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in French Polynesia is 50% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (Taka 12,000) | Taka 1,999 | + 500% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Taka 2,365 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 6,217 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Taka 4,173 | - | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in French Polynesia is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 2,828,290 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 128 Franc (Taka 102) | Taka 96 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,639 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in French Polynesia is 26% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 205 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 492 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,600 Franc (Taka 2,880) | Taka 1,102 | + 161% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 345 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Taka 172 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Taka 415 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Taka 84 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Taka 137 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,500 Franc (Taka 2,000) | Taka 167 | + 1100% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in French Polynesia is 17% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Franc (Taka 3,200) | Taka 1,163 | + 175% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 890 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,107 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Taka 1,945 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Taka 600 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Taka 290 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 562 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 1.67 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Taka 1,882 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Taka 271 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,410 prices entered by 216 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2020.
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Cost of living in French Polynesia is 42% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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