Cost of living in French Polynesia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 163% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Polynesia is 163% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,871 Franc (Taka 1,610) | Taka 230 | + 600% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,094 Franc (Taka 941) | Taka 376 | + 150% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 500 Franc (Taka 430) | Taka 184 | + 134% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 185 Franc (Taka 159) | Taka 80 | + 100% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 455 Franc (Taka 391) | Taka 105 | + 274% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 695 Franc (Taka 598) | Taka 54 | + 1014% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,400 Franc (Taka 2,926) | Taka 526 | + 457% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 285 Franc (Taka 246) | Taka 159 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 137 Franc (Taka 118) | Taka 28 | + 319% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 377 Franc (Taka 324) | Taka 442 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,226 Franc (Taka 1,915) | Taka 1,478 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 400 Franc (Taka 344) | Taka 102 | + 238% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 179 Franc (Taka 154) | Taka 45 | + 242% | |
| Housing | + 147% | |||
| Housing in French Polynesia is 147% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 196,263 Franc (Taka 168,901) | Taka 64,159 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 155,159 Franc (Taka 133,528) | Taka 34,477 | + 287% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,126 Franc (Taka 6,132) | Taka 4,050 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 92,149 Franc (Taka 79,302) | Taka 39,073 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 72,580 Franc (Taka 62,461) | Taka 22,885 | + 173% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 Franc (Taka 4,303) | Taka 4,140 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,568 Franc (Taka 3,931) | Taka 1,099 | + 258% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 140,000 Franc (Taka 120,482) | Taka 37,254 | + 223% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,841 Franc (Taka 12,772) | Taka 15,000 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,381 Franc (Taka 2,049) | Taka 411 | + 399% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,067 Franc (Taka 919) | Taka 621 | + 48% | |
| Clothes | + 272% | |||
| Clothes in French Polynesia is 272% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,128 Franc (Taka 8,716) | Taka 1,987 | + 339% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 11,032 Franc (Taka 9,494) | Taka 2,314 | + 310% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,337 Franc (Taka 9,757) | Taka 4,295 | + 127% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,568 Franc (Taka 9,094) | Taka 4,454 | + 104% | |
| Transportation | + 82% | |||
| Transportation in French Polynesia is 82% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,757,970 Franc (Taka 2,373,470) | Taka 3,080,790 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 161 Franc (Taka 138) | Taka 94 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,000 Franc (Taka 6,885) | Taka 1,477 | + 366% | |
| Personal Care | + 81% | |||
| Personal Care in French Polynesia is 81% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 350 Franc (Taka 301) | Taka 129 | + 134% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Franc (Taka 430) | Taka 491 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,568 Franc (Taka 3,071) | Taka 1,039 | + 196% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 700 Franc (Taka 602) | Taka 405 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Franc (Taka 430) | Taka 230 | + 87% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 650 Franc (Taka 559) | Taka 411 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 150 Franc (Taka 129) | Taka 82 | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 180 Franc (Taka 155) | Taka 100 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (Taka 1,721) | Taka 240 | + 617% | |
| Entertainment | + 86% | |||
| Entertainment in French Polynesia is 86% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Franc (Taka 3,442) | Taka 1,281 | + 169% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,714 Franc (Taka 2,335) | Taka 958 | + 144% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,373 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,271 Franc (Taka 8,839) | Taka 2,103 | + 320% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,761 Franc (Taka 1,516) | Taka 1,179 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 250 Franc (Taka 215) | Taka 284 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 700 Franc (Taka 602) | Taka 650 | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Franc (Taka 43,029) | Taka 35,756 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 63 Franc (Taka 55) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,000 Franc (Taka 5,164) | Taka 1,420 | + 264% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,200 Franc (Taka 1,033) | Taka 259 | + 299% | |
| TOTAL | + 127% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 939 prices entered by 243 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in French Polynesia is 127% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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