Cost of living in French Polynesia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 81% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Polynesia is 81% more expensive than in India | ||||
| French Polynesia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,871 Franc (₨1,564) | ₨425 | + 268% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | ₨363 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨180 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | ₨61 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | ₨102 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨44 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,400 Franc (₨2,843) | ₨250 | + 1036% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 285 Franc (₨239) | ₨194 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 137 Franc (₨115) | ₨41 | + 178% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 377 Franc (₨315) | ₨162 | + 94% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,226 Franc (₨1,861) | ₨941 | + 98% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 400 Franc (₨335) | ₨92 | + 264% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 179 Franc (₨150) | ₨40 | + 277% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in French Polynesia is 77% more expensive than in India | ||||
| French Polynesia | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ₨46,262 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 155,159 Franc (₨129,756) | ₨29,291 | + 343% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,126 Franc (₨5,959) | ₨5,648 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 92,149 Franc (₨77,062) | ₨29,589 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 72,580 Franc (₨60,697) | ₨17,760 | + 242% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 Franc (₨4,181) | ₨4,874 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,568 Franc (₨3,820) | ₨727 | + 426% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 140,000 Franc (₨117,079) | ₨25,901 | + 352% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,841 Franc (₨12,411) | ₨12,652 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,381 Franc (₨1,991) | ₨511 | + 290% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,067 Franc (₨893) | ₨523 | + 71% | |
| Clothes | + 237% | |||
| Clothes in French Polynesia is 237% more expensive than in India | ||||
| French Polynesia | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,128 Franc (₨8,469) | ₨2,399 | + 253% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 11,032 Franc (₨9,226) | ₨2,579 | + 258% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,337 Franc (₨9,481) | ₨4,001 | + 137% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,568 Franc (₨8,838) | ₨2,864 | + 209% | |
| Transportation | + 133% | |||
| Transportation in French Polynesia is 133% 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 (₨2,306,424) | ₨1,701,050 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 161 Franc (₨134) | ₨104 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,000 Franc (₨6,690) | ₨1,619 | + 313% | |
| Personal Care | + 87% | |||
| Personal Care in French Polynesia is 87% more expensive than in India | ||||
| French Polynesia | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 350 Franc (₨293) | ₨97 | + 202% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Franc (₨418) | ₨217 | + 93% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,568 Franc (₨2,984) | ₨1,173 | + 154% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 700 Franc (₨585) | ₨329 | + 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Franc (₨418) | ₨220 | + 90% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 650 Franc (₨544) | ₨307 | + 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 150 Franc (₨125) | ₨195 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 180 Franc (₨151) | ₨97 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (₨1,673) | ₨315 | + 431% | |
| Entertainment | + 204% | |||
| Entertainment in French Polynesia is 204% more expensive than in India | ||||
| French Polynesia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Franc (₨3,345) | ₨1,419 | + 136% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,714 Franc (₨2,269) | ₨590 | + 285% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,843 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,271 Franc (₨8,590) | ₨2,143 | + 301% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,761 Franc (₨1,473) | ₨766 | + 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 250 Franc (₨209) | ₨240 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 700 Franc (₨585) | ₨204 | + 187% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Franc (₨41,814) | ₨42,526 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 63 Franc (₨53) | ₨7 | + 689% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,000 Franc (₨5,018) | ₨1,579 | + 218% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,200 Franc (₨1,004) | ₨271 | + 271% | |
| TOTAL | + 118% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,688 prices entered by 486 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2025.
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Cost of living in French Polynesia is 118% more expensive than in India
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