Cost of living in French Polynesia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 197% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Polynesia is 197% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,800 Franc (₨1,344) | ₨369 | + 264% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,300 Franc (₨970) | ₨292 | + 232% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨142 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 134 Franc (₨100) | ₨52 | + 91% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 500 Franc (₨373) | ₨73 | + 411% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 720 Franc (₨537) | ₨36 | + 1386% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨227 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 295 Franc (₨220) | ₨140 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 125 Franc (₨93) | ₨31 | + 203% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 447 Franc (₨334) | ₨132 | + 152% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,200 Franc (₨2,389) | ₨772 | + 210% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | ₨86 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 250 Franc (₨187) | ₨36 | + 419% | |
| Housing | + 167% | |||
| Housing in French Polynesia is 167% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 170,000 Franc (₨126,889) | ₨33,231 | + 282% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 90,000 Franc (₨67,177) | ₨19,879 | + 238% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,500 Franc (₨3,359) | ₨4,541 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 95,000 Franc (₨70,909) | ₨19,026 | + 273% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨12,499 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨3,334 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,000 Franc (₨4,478) | ₨676 | + 562% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨29,555 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨10,444 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨411 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Franc (₨746) | ₨211 | + 253% | |
| Clothes | + 86% | |||
| Clothes in French Polynesia is 86% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (₨11,196) | ₨2,314 | + 384% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,579 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,000 Franc (₨8,210) | ₨3,601 | + 128% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Franc (₨8,957) | ₨2,719 | + 229% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in French Polynesia is 13% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨918,724 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 180 Franc (₨134) | ₨80 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,156 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in French Polynesia is 27% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨100 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨212 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,600 Franc (₨2,687) | ₨624 | + 330% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨316 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨161 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨254 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨140 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨68 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (₨1,493) | ₨239 | + 524% | |
| Entertainment | + 115% | |||
| Entertainment in French Polynesia is 115% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Franc (₨2,986) | ₨1,195 | + 150% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (₨2,239) | ₨471 | + 375% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,633 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,000 Franc (₨11,943) | ₨1,629 | + 633% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 Franc (₨1,493) | ₨568 | + 163% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨193 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨189 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨36,202 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Franc (₨22) | ₨5.27 | + 325% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,589 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨271 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 107% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 11,146 prices entered by 2,105 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in French Polynesia is 107% more expensive than in India
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