Cost of living in French Polynesia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Polynesia is 67% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| French Polynesia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,871 Franc (Taka 2,052) | Taka 267 | + 668% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | Taka 546 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Taka 218 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | Taka 92 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | Taka 154 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Taka 88 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,400 Franc (Taka 3,729) | Taka 475 | + 685% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 285 Franc (Taka 313) | Taka 305 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 137 Franc (Taka 150) | Taka 56 | + 169% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 377 Franc (Taka 413) | Taka 407 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,226 Franc (Taka 2,441) | Taka 1,595 | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 400 Franc (Taka 439) | Taka 137 | + 221% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 179 Franc (Taka 196) | Taka 76 | + 157% | |
| Housing | + 84% | |||
| Housing in French Polynesia is 84% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| French Polynesia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Taka 38,619 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 155,159 Franc (Taka 170,162) | Taka 21,828 | + 680% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,126 Franc (Taka 7,815) | Taka 5,017 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 92,149 Franc (Taka 101,059) | Taka 25,126 | + 302% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 72,580 Franc (Taka 79,598) | Taka 15,134 | + 426% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 Franc (Taka 5,483) | Taka 10,000 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,568 Franc (Taka 5,009) | Taka 1,380 | + 263% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 140,000 Franc (Taka 153,537) | Taka 44,973 | + 241% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,841 Franc (Taka 16,276) | Taka 9,570 | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,381 Franc (Taka 2,611) | Taka 533 | + 390% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,067 Franc (Taka 1,171) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 340% | |||
| Clothes in French Polynesia is 340% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| French Polynesia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,128 Franc (Taka 11,107) | Taka 2,114 | + 425% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 11,032 Franc (Taka 12,099) | Taka 2,450 | + 394% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,337 Franc (Taka 12,433) | Taka 4,870 | + 155% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,568 Franc (Taka 11,590) | Taka 4,397 | + 164% | |
| Transportation | + 99% | |||
| Transportation in French Polynesia is 99% 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 3,024,653) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 161 Franc (Taka 176) | Taka 109 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,000 Franc (Taka 8,774) | Taka 2,433 | + 261% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in French Polynesia is 34% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| French Polynesia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 350 Franc (Taka 384) | Taka 836 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Franc (Taka 548) | Taka 682 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,568 Franc (Taka 3,913) | Taka 1,500 | + 161% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 700 Franc (Taka 768) | Taka 360 | + 113% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Franc (Taka 548) | Taka 411 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 650 Franc (Taka 713) | Taka 625 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 150 Franc (Taka 165) | Taka 102 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 180 Franc (Taka 197) | Taka 129 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (Taka 2,193) | Taka 380 | + 478% | |
| Entertainment | + 88% | |||
| Entertainment in French Polynesia is 88% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| French Polynesia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Franc (Taka 4,387) | Taka 1,745 | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,714 Franc (Taka 2,976) | Taka 1,011 | + 194% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 3,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,271 Franc (Taka 11,264) | Taka 3,597 | + 213% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,761 Franc (Taka 1,932) | Taka 1,519 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 250 Franc (Taka 274) | Taka 253 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 700 Franc (Taka 768) | Taka 580 | + 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Franc (Taka 54,835) | Taka 35,756 | + 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 63 Franc (Taka 70) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,000 Franc (Taka 6,580) | Taka 2,307 | + 185% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,200 Franc (Taka 1,316) | Taka 330 | + 298% | |
| TOTAL | + 85% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 369 prices entered by 204 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in French Polynesia is 85% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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