Cost of living in French Polynesia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 289% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Polynesia is 289% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,871 Franc (₨2,887) | ₨409 | + 606% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,094 Franc (₨1,688) | ₨664 | + 154% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 500 Franc (₨772) | ₨270 | + 185% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 185 Franc (₨286) | ₨115 | + 149% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 455 Franc (₨702) | ₨152 | + 360% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 695 Franc (₨1,073) | ₨86 | + 1145% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,400 Franc (₨5,247) | ₨705 | + 644% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 285 Franc (₨441) | ₨149 | + 195% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 137 Franc (₨211) | ₨54 | + 290% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 377 Franc (₨582) | ₨259 | + 124% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,226 Franc (₨3,435) | ₨1,613 | + 113% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 400 Franc (₨617) | ₨129 | + 377% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 179 Franc (₨276) | ₨82 | + 238% | |
| Housing | + 237% | |||
| Housing in French Polynesia is 237% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 196,263 Franc (₨302,898) | ₨59,133 | + 412% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 155,159 Franc (₨239,461) | ₨34,803 | + 588% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,126 Franc (₨10,997) | ₨10,816 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 92,149 Franc (₨142,216) | ₨44,394 | + 220% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 72,580 Franc (₨112,014) | ₨29,973 | + 274% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 Franc (₨7,717) | ₨9,791 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,568 Franc (₨7,050) | ₨2,396 | + 194% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 140,000 Franc (₨216,066) | ₨45,377 | + 376% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,841 Franc (₨22,904) | ₨17,434 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,381 Franc (₨3,674) | ₨644 | + 470% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,067 Franc (₨1,647) | ₨580 | + 184% | |
| Clothes | + 245% | |||
| Clothes in French Polynesia is 245% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,128 Franc (₨15,630) | ₨2,793 | + 460% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 11,032 Franc (₨17,026) | ₨4,939 | + 245% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,337 Franc (₨17,497) | ₨8,915 | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,568 Franc (₨16,310) | ₨5,901 | + 176% | |
| Transportation | + 196% | |||
| Transportation in French Polynesia is 196% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,757,970 Franc (₨4,256,454) | ₨2,677,660 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 161 Franc (₨248) | ₨106 | + 134% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,000 Franc (₨12,347) | ₨1,966 | + 528% | |
| Personal Care | + 97% | |||
| Personal Care in French Polynesia is 97% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 350 Franc (₨540) | ₨250 | + 116% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Franc (₨772) | ₨778 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,568 Franc (₨5,507) | ₨1,865 | + 195% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 700 Franc (₨1,080) | ₨577 | + 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Franc (₨772) | ₨370 | + 109% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 650 Franc (₨1,003) | ₨526 | + 91% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 150 Franc (₨231) | ₨185 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 180 Franc (₨278) | ₨156 | + 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (₨3,087) | ₨515 | + 500% | |
| Entertainment | + 129% | |||
| Entertainment in French Polynesia is 129% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Franc (₨6,173) | ₨2,013 | + 207% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,714 Franc (₨4,188) | ₨1,512 | + 177% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,928 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,271 Franc (₨15,852) | ₨3,842 | + 313% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,761 Franc (₨2,718) | ₨1,548 | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 250 Franc (₨386) | ₨492 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 700 Franc (₨1,080) | ₨457 | + 136% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Franc (₨77,166) | ₨75,858 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 63 Franc (₨98) | ₨41 | + 136% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,000 Franc (₨9,260) | ₨3,814 | + 143% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,200 Franc (₨1,852) | ₨282 | + 557% | |
| TOTAL | + 213% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,580 prices entered by 415 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in French Polynesia is 213% more expensive than in Pakistan
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