Cost of living in French Polynesia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Polynesia is 76% more expensive than in India | ||||
| French Polynesia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,871 Franc (₨1,384) | ₨368 | + 276% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | ₨319 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨165 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | ₨58 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | ₨90 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨39 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,400 Franc (₨2,516) | ₨239 | + 954% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 285 Franc (₨211) | ₨154 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 137 Franc (₨101) | ₨31 | + 229% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 377 Franc (₨279) | ₨169 | + 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,226 Franc (₨1,647) | ₨769 | + 114% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 400 Franc (₨296) | ₨91 | + 225% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 179 Franc (₨132) | ₨38 | + 252% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in French Polynesia is 75% more expensive than in India | ||||
| French Polynesia | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ₨40,484 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 155,159 Franc (₨114,800) | ₨24,222 | + 374% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,126 Franc (₨5,272) | ₨5,258 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 92,149 Franc (₨68,179) | ₨24,750 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 72,580 Franc (₨53,701) | ₨14,691 | + 266% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 Franc (₨3,699) | ₨6,007 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,568 Franc (₨3,380) | ₨665 | + 408% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 140,000 Franc (₨103,584) | ₨29,903 | + 246% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,841 Franc (₨10,980) | ₨11,999 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,381 Franc (₨1,762) | ₨535 | + 229% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,067 Franc (₨790) | ₨428 | + 85% | |
| Clothes | + 182% | |||
| Clothes in French Polynesia is 182% more expensive than in India | ||||
| French Polynesia | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,128 Franc (₨7,493) | ₨2,524 | + 197% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 11,032 Franc (₨8,162) | ₨2,741 | + 198% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,337 Franc (₨8,388) | ₨4,298 | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,568 Franc (₨7,819) | ₨3,255 | + 140% | |
| Transportation | + 151% | |||
| Transportation in French Polynesia is 151% more expensive than in India | ||||
| French Polynesia | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,757,970 Franc (₨2,040,577) | ₨1,326,030 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 161 Franc (₨119) | ₨105 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,000 Franc (₨5,919) | ₨1,104 | + 436% | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in French Polynesia is 64% more expensive than in India | ||||
| French Polynesia | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 350 Franc (₨259) | ₨138 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Franc (₨370) | ₨276 | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,568 Franc (₨2,640) | ₨905 | + 192% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 700 Franc (₨518) | ₨396 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Franc (₨370) | ₨223 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 650 Franc (₨481) | ₨281 | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 150 Franc (₨111) | ₨167 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 180 Franc (₨133) | ₨98 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (₨1,480) | ₨306 | + 383% | |
| Entertainment | + 187% | |||
| Entertainment in French Polynesia is 187% more expensive than in India | ||||
| French Polynesia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Franc (₨2,960) | ₨1,460 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,714 Franc (₨2,008) | ₨600 | + 234% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,500 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,271 Franc (₨7,599) | ₨1,872 | + 306% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,761 Franc (₨1,303) | ₨756 | + 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 250 Franc (₨185) | ₨217 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 700 Franc (₨518) | ₨182 | + 184% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Franc (₨36,994) | ₨51,130 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 63 Franc (₨47) | ₨1.39 | + 3265% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,000 Franc (₨4,439) | ₨1,638 | + 171% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,200 Franc (₨888) | ₨270 | + 228% | |
| TOTAL | + 115% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,863 prices entered by 1,234 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in French Polynesia is 115% more expensive than in India
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