- Cost of Living
- French Polynesia
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in French Polynesia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 149% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Polynesia is 149% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,800 Franc (₨1,224) | ₨395 | + 210% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,300 Franc (₨884) | ₨262 | + 238% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨143 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 134 Franc (₨91) | ₨51 | + 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 400 Franc (₨272) | ₨71 | + 282% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 720 Franc (₨490) | ₨38 | + 1194% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨200 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 400 Franc (₨272) | ₨139 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 200 Franc (₨136) | ₨25 | + 452% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨122 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,800 Franc (₨1,224) | ₨832 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | ₨82 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Franc (₨68) | ₨33 | + 108% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in French Polynesia is 6% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨30,521 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 90,000 Franc (₨61,209) | ₨20,593 | + 197% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,500 Franc (₨1,700) | ₨4,569 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨24,265 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨14,735 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨3,625 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ₨803 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ₨33,889 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨10,502 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨395 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Franc (₨680) | ₨582 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in French Polynesia is 39% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (₨10,201) | ₨2,439 | + 318% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,720 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨3,791 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,948 | - | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in French Polynesia is 2% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨879,468 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 128 Franc (₨87) | ₨78 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,373 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in French Polynesia is 23% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨128 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨275 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 3,600 Franc (₨2,448) | ₨1,366 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨252 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨177 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨227 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨131 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨71 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,500 Franc (₨1,700) | ₨275 | + 519% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in French Polynesia is 14% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Franc (₨2,720) | ₨1,200 | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨475 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,906 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨1,982 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨593 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨227 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨206 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨38,060 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨64 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,874 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨257 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 31,278 prices entered by 4,401 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in French Polynesia is 32% more expensive than in India
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