Cost of living in French Polynesia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Polynesia is 90% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| French Polynesia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,871 Franc (Taka 1,449) | Taka 532 | + 172% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,094 Franc (Taka 847) | Taka 488 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 500 Franc (Taka 387) | Taka 263 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 185 Franc (Taka 143) | Taka 98 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 455 Franc (Taka 352) | Taka 134 | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 695 Franc (Taka 538) | Taka 96 | + 460% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,400 Franc (Taka 2,633) | Taka 329 | + 701% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 285 Franc (Taka 221) | Taka 203 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 137 Franc (Taka 106) | Taka 27 | + 286% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 377 Franc (Taka 292) | Taka 530 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,226 Franc (Taka 1,724) | Taka 1,346 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 400 Franc (Taka 310) | Taka 112 | + 177% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 179 Franc (Taka 138) | Taka 58 | + 139% | |
| Housing | + 165% | |||
| Housing in French Polynesia is 165% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| French Polynesia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 196,263 Franc (Taka 152,012) | Taka 43,087 | + 253% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 155,159 Franc (Taka 120,176) | Taka 21,416 | + 461% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,126 Franc (Taka 5,519) | Taka 4,489 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 92,149 Franc (Taka 71,372) | Taka 37,342 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 72,580 Franc (Taka 56,215) | Taka 20,129 | + 179% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 Franc (Taka 3,873) | Taka 3,105 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,568 Franc (Taka 3,538) | Taka 947 | + 274% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 140,000 Franc (Taka 108,434) | Taka 36,542 | + 197% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,841 Franc (Taka 11,495) | Taka 16,205 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,381 Franc (Taka 1,844) | Taka 369 | + 400% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,067 Franc (Taka 827) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 121% | |||
| Clothes in French Polynesia is 121% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| French Polynesia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,128 Franc (Taka 7,844) | Taka 2,612 | + 200% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 11,032 Franc (Taka 8,545) | Taka 3,117 | + 174% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,337 Franc (Taka 8,781) | Taka 9,947 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,568 Franc (Taka 8,185) | Taka 6,827 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in French Polynesia is 73% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| French Polynesia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,757,970 Franc (Taka 2,136,135) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 161 Franc (Taka 125) | Taka 91 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,000 Franc (Taka 6,196) | Taka 1,696 | + 265% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in French Polynesia is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| French Polynesia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 350 Franc (Taka 271) | Taka 296 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Franc (Taka 387) | Taka 1,395 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,568 Franc (Taka 2,764) | Taka 1,191 | + 132% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 700 Franc (Taka 542) | Taka 498 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Franc (Taka 387) | Taka 208 | + 86% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 650 Franc (Taka 503) | Taka 690 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 150 Franc (Taka 116) | Taka 173 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 180 Franc (Taka 139) | Taka 229 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (Taka 1,549) | Taka 304 | + 410% | |
| Entertainment | + 131% | |||
| Entertainment in French Polynesia is 131% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| French Polynesia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Franc (Taka 3,098) | Taka 1,410 | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,714 Franc (Taka 2,102) | Taka 885 | + 138% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,939 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,271 Franc (Taka 7,955) | Taka 3,617 | + 120% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,761 Franc (Taka 1,364) | Taka 1,328 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 250 Franc (Taka 194) | Taka 393 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 700 Franc (Taka 542) | Taka 594 | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Franc (Taka 38,727) | Taka 35,756 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 63 Franc (Taka 49) | Taka 2.19 | + 2141% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,000 Franc (Taka 4,647) | Taka 1,057 | + 340% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,200 Franc (Taka 929) | Taka 264 | + 252% | |
| TOTAL | + 100% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 584 prices entered by 218 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in French Polynesia is 100% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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