- Cost of Living
- French Polynesia
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in French Polynesia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 107% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Polynesia is 107% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,800 Franc (Taka 1,434) | Taka 378 | + 279% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,300 Franc (Taka 1,036) | Taka 438 | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Taka 220 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 134 Franc (Taka 107) | Taka 74 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 400 Franc (Taka 319) | Taka 102 | + 212% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 720 Franc (Taka 574) | Taka 56 | + 925% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Taka 330 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 400 Franc (Taka 319) | Taka 148 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 200 Franc (Taka 159) | Taka 24 | + 555% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Taka 318 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,800 Franc (Taka 1,434) | Taka 2,478 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | Taka 101 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Franc (Taka 80) | Taka 48 | + 65% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in French Polynesia is 6% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | Taka 43,806 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 90,000 Franc (Taka 71,716) | Taka 35,106 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,500 Franc (Taka 1,992) | Taka 3,522 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Taka 46,238 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Taka 24,863 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Taka 2,602 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | Taka 1,713 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Taka 41,130 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 14,071 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Taka 307 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Franc (Taka 797) | Taka 549 | + 45% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in French Polynesia is 43% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (Taka 11,953) | Taka 2,210 | + 441% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Taka 2,415 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 5,111 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Taka 3,953 | - | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in French Polynesia is 3% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 2,739,980 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 128 Franc (Taka 102) | Taka 88 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,280 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in French Polynesia is 27% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 300 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 540 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 3,600 Franc (Taka 2,869) | Taka 1,187 | + 142% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Taka 339 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Taka 302 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Taka 359 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Taka 91 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Taka 107 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,500 Franc (Taka 1,992) | Taka 300 | + 563% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in French Polynesia is 19% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Franc (Taka 3,187) | Taka 951 | + 235% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 760 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,046 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Taka 2,831 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Taka 1,364 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Taka 305 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 501 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 22 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Taka 2,337 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Taka 230 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,277 prices entered by 352 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.797
BDT
/
XPF
Cost of living in French Polynesia is 29% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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