Cost of living in French Polynesia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 133% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Polynesia is 133% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,800 Franc (₨1,167) | ₨389 | + 200% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,300 Franc (₨843) | ₨279 | + 203% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨141 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 134 Franc (₨87) | ₨52 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 400 Franc (₨259) | ₨72 | + 259% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 720 Franc (₨467) | ₨37 | + 1166% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨213 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 400 Franc (₨259) | ₨139 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 200 Franc (₨130) | ₨28 | + 364% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨129 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,800 Franc (₨1,167) | ₨824 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | ₨83 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Franc (₨65) | ₨35 | + 86% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in French Polynesia is 52% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 180,000 Franc (₨116,721) | ₨31,378 | + 272% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 90,000 Franc (₨58,361) | ₨19,773 | + 195% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,500 Franc (₨1,621) | ₨4,071 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨24,077 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨13,885 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨3,201 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ₨746 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨30,923 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨10,610 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨377 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Franc (₨648) | ₨285 | + 128% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in French Polynesia is 41% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (₨9,727) | ₨2,358 | + 312% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,617 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨3,804 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,819 | - | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in French Polynesia is about the same as in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨943,217 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 128 Franc (₨83) | ₨76 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,228 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in French Polynesia is 24% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨108 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨209 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,600 Franc (₨2,334) | ₨1,006 | + 132% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨248 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨172 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨234 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨151 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨67 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,500 Franc (₨1,621) | ₨244 | + 565% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in French Polynesia is 14% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Franc (₨2,594) | ₨1,199 | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨473 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,814 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨1,962 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨686 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨221 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨228 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨33,881 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨3.80 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,971 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨245 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 18,789 prices entered by 2,281 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in French Polynesia is 45% more expensive than in India
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