Cost of living in French Polynesia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 316% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Polynesia is 316% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| French Polynesia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,871 Franc (₨3,297) | ₨519 | + 535% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,094 Franc (₨1,927) | ₨742 | + 160% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 500 Franc (₨881) | ₨215 | + 310% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 185 Franc (₨326) | ₨119 | + 173% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 455 Franc (₨802) | ₨168 | + 376% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 695 Franc (₨1,225) | ₨102 | + 1105% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,400 Franc (₨5,992) | ₨658 | + 810% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 285 Franc (₨503) | ₨194 | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 137 Franc (₨241) | ₨51 | + 370% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 377 Franc (₨664) | ₨220 | + 202% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,226 Franc (₨3,922) | ₨2,141 | + 83% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 400 Franc (₨705) | ₨170 | + 315% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 179 Franc (₨315) | ₨77 | + 307% | |
| Housing | + 251% | |||
| Housing in French Polynesia is 251% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| French Polynesia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 196,263 Franc (₨345,862) | ₨65,360 | + 429% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 155,159 Franc (₨273,427) | ₨44,450 | + 515% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,126 Franc (₨12,557) | ₨14,918 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 92,149 Franc (₨162,388) | ₨47,849 | + 239% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 72,580 Franc (₨127,903) | ₨35,800 | + 257% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 Franc (₨8,811) | ₨10,123 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,568 Franc (₨8,050) | ₨2,270 | + 255% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 140,000 Franc (₨246,713) | ₨53,975 | + 357% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,841 Franc (₨26,153) | ₨18,356 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,381 Franc (₨4,196) | ₨851 | + 393% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,067 Franc (₨1,881) | ₨797 | + 136% | |
| Clothes | + 141% | |||
| Clothes in French Polynesia is 141% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| French Polynesia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,128 Franc (₨17,847) | ₨4,868 | + 267% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 11,032 Franc (₨19,441) | ₨7,670 | + 153% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,337 Franc (₨19,979) | ₨17,357 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,568 Franc (₨18,623) | ₨8,106 | + 130% | |
| Transportation | + 87% | |||
| Transportation in French Polynesia is 87% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| French Polynesia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,757,970 Franc (₨4,860,197) | ₨5,697,890 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 161 Franc (₨283) | ₨146 | + 95% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,000 Franc (₨14,098) | ₨4,073 | + 246% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in French Polynesia is 78% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| French Polynesia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 350 Franc (₨617) | ₨237 | + 160% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Franc (₨881) | ₨572 | + 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,568 Franc (₨6,288) | ₨1,768 | + 256% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 700 Franc (₨1,234) | ₨1,267 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Franc (₨881) | ₨575 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 650 Franc (₨1,145) | ₨371 | + 209% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 150 Franc (₨264) | ₨352 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 180 Franc (₨317) | ₨116 | + 173% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (₨3,524) | ₨681 | + 418% | |
| Entertainment | + 186% | |||
| Entertainment in French Polynesia is 186% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| French Polynesia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Franc (₨7,049) | ₨2,016 | + 250% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,714 Franc (₨4,782) | ₨1,908 | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,708 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,271 Franc (₨18,100) | ₨4,907 | + 269% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,761 Franc (₨3,104) | ₨1,025 | + 203% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 250 Franc (₨441) | ₨469 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 700 Franc (₨1,234) | ₨513 | + 141% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Franc (₨88,112) | ₨107,118 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 63 Franc (₨112) | ₨4.02 | + 2682% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,000 Franc (₨10,573) | ₨4,729 | + 124% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,200 Franc (₨2,115) | ₨237 | + 792% | |
| TOTAL | + 175% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 922 prices entered by 314 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
1.762
PKR
/
XPF
*
Cost of living in French Polynesia is 175% more expensive than in Pakistan
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Andorra is 181% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 33% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Argentina is 52% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 172% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Armenia is 35% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 183% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Angola is 170% more expensive than in Pakistan