- Cost of Living
- French Polynesia
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in French Polynesia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 117% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Polynesia is 117% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,800 Franc (Taka 1,443) | Taka 328 | + 340% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,300 Franc (Taka 1,042) | Taka 415 | + 151% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Taka 169 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 134 Franc (Taka 107) | Taka 74 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 400 Franc (Taka 321) | Taka 97 | + 231% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 720 Franc (Taka 577) | Taka 63 | + 817% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Taka 359 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 400 Franc (Taka 321) | Taka 146 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 200 Franc (Taka 160) | Taka 24 | + 582% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Taka 304 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,800 Franc (Taka 1,443) | Taka 2,421 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | Taka 101 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Franc (Taka 80) | Taka 44 | + 82% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in French Polynesia is 7% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | Taka 42,189 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 90,000 Franc (Taka 72,140) | Taka 32,498 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,500 Franc (Taka 2,004) | Taka 3,873 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Taka 42,062 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Taka 24,788 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Taka 3,366 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | Taka 2,008 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Taka 43,783 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 14,583 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Taka 292 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Franc (Taka 802) | Taka 606 | + 32% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in French Polynesia is 44% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (Taka 12,023) | Taka 2,177 | + 452% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Taka 2,485 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 4,501 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Taka 3,784 | - | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in French Polynesia is 2% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 3,124,930 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 128 Franc (Taka 103) | Taka 92 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,504 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in French Polynesia is 30% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 297 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 476 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 3,600 Franc (Taka 2,886) | Taka 1,238 | + 133% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Taka 370 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Taka 304 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Taka 344 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Taka 90 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Taka 110 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,500 Franc (Taka 2,004) | Taka 326 | + 516% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in French Polynesia is 15% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Franc (Taka 3,206) | Taka 1,455 | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 756 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,663 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Taka 4,971 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Taka 1,315 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Taka 516 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 564 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 21 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Taka 2,557 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Taka 228 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,530 prices entered by 365 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.802
BDT
/
XPF
Cost of living in French Polynesia is 30% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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