Cost of living in French Polynesia compared to Bangladesh
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| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Polynesia is 62% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| French Polynesia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,871 Franc (Taka 1,794) | Taka 324 | + 454% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | Taka 492 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Taka 196 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | Taka 92 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | Taka 135 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Taka 78 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,400 Franc (Taka 3,261) | Taka 608 | + 436% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 285 Franc (Taka 274) | Taka 223 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 137 Franc (Taka 131) | Taka 33 | + 301% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 377 Franc (Taka 361) | Taka 384 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,226 Franc (Taka 2,135) | Taka 1,406 | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 400 Franc (Taka 384) | Taka 111 | + 245% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 179 Franc (Taka 172) | Taka 70 | + 144% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in French Polynesia is 76% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| French Polynesia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Taka 43,758 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 155,159 Franc (Taka 148,832) | Taka 25,202 | + 491% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,126 Franc (Taka 6,835) | Taka 3,035 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 92,149 Franc (Taka 88,391) | Taka 22,952 | + 285% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 72,580 Franc (Taka 69,620) | Taka 18,549 | + 275% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 Franc (Taka 4,796) | Taka 7,137 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,568 Franc (Taka 4,382) | Taka 1,213 | + 261% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 140,000 Franc (Taka 134,291) | Taka 31,061 | + 332% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,841 Franc (Taka 14,235) | Taka 17,904 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,381 Franc (Taka 2,284) | Taka 417 | + 447% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,067 Franc (Taka 1,024) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 219% | |||
| Clothes in French Polynesia is 219% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| French Polynesia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,128 Franc (Taka 9,715) | Taka 2,410 | + 303% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 11,032 Franc (Taka 10,582) | Taka 3,066 | + 245% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,337 Franc (Taka 10,875) | Taka 6,410 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,568 Franc (Taka 10,137) | Taka 4,273 | + 137% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in French Polynesia is 64% 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 2,645,505) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 161 Franc (Taka 154) | Taka 107 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,000 Franc (Taka 7,674) | Taka 2,440 | + 215% | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in French Polynesia is 63% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| French Polynesia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 350 Franc (Taka 336) | Taka 285 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Franc (Taka 480) | Taka 513 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,568 Franc (Taka 3,423) | Taka 1,500 | + 128% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 700 Franc (Taka 671) | Taka 425 | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Franc (Taka 480) | Taka 333 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 650 Franc (Taka 623) | Taka 376 | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 150 Franc (Taka 144) | Taka 85 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 180 Franc (Taka 173) | Taka 89 | + 94% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (Taka 1,918) | Taka 445 | + 331% | |
| Entertainment | + 210% | |||
| Entertainment in French Polynesia is 210% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| French Polynesia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Franc (Taka 3,837) | Taka 1,308 | + 193% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,714 Franc (Taka 2,603) | Taka 852 | + 205% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,768 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,271 Franc (Taka 9,852) | Taka 2,051 | + 380% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,761 Franc (Taka 1,689) | Taka 999 | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 250 Franc (Taka 240) | Taka 248 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 700 Franc (Taka 671) | Taka 564 | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Franc (Taka 47,961) | Taka 35,756 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 63 Franc (Taka 61) | Taka 2.94 | + 1970% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,000 Franc (Taka 5,755) | Taka 2,601 | + 121% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,200 Franc (Taka 1,151) | Taka 287 | + 300% | |
| TOTAL | + 90% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 689 prices entered by 251 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in French Polynesia is 90% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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