- Cost of Living
- French Polynesia
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in French Polynesia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 160% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Polynesia is 160% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,800 Franc (₨2,391) | ₨559 | + 328% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,300 Franc (₨1,727) | ₨610 | + 183% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨222 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 134 Franc (₨178) | ₨108 | + 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 400 Franc (₨531) | ₨121 | + 339% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 720 Franc (₨957) | ₨80 | + 1095% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨439 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 400 Franc (₨531) | ₨154 | + 246% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 200 Franc (₨266) | ₨40 | + 571% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨293 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,800 Franc (₨2,391) | ₨2,141 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | ₨117 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Franc (₨133) | ₨56 | + 139% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in French Polynesia is 8% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨57,192 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 90,000 Franc (₨119,572) | ₨36,148 | + 231% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,500 Franc (₨3,321) | ₨8,238 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨44,615 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨25,516 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨6,795 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ₨2,646 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ₨39,967 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨11,006 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨499 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Franc (₨1,329) | ₨939 | + 41% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in French Polynesia is 48% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (₨19,929) | ₨2,600 | + 666% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ₨4,026 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨6,156 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨5,351 | - | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in French Polynesia is 11% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,833,160 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 128 Franc (₨170) | ₨90 | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨2,481 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in French Polynesia is 25% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨227 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨652 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 3,600 Franc (₨4,783) | ₨2,133 | + 124% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨444 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨275 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨340 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨142 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨109 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,500 Franc (₨3,321) | ₨637 | + 422% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in French Polynesia is 21% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Franc (₨5,314) | ₨1,494 | + 256% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,128 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,688 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨3,101 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨526 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨392 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨548 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨54,726 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨4,025 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨185 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,368 prices entered by 540 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in French Polynesia is 38% more expensive than in Pakistan
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