Cost of living in French Polynesia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 176% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Polynesia is 176% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,800 Franc (₨2,652) | ₨583 | + 355% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,300 Franc (₨1,915) | ₨649 | + 195% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨256 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 134 Franc (₨197) | ₨109 | + 81% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 400 Franc (₨589) | ₨121 | + 387% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 720 Franc (₨1,061) | ₨98 | + 985% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨536 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 400 Franc (₨589) | ₨178 | + 231% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 200 Franc (₨295) | ₨45 | + 559% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨344 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,800 Franc (₨2,652) | ₨1,632 | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | ₨127 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Franc (₨147) | ₨56 | + 163% | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in French Polynesia is 63% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 180,000 Franc (₨265,204) | ₨58,293 | + 355% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 90,000 Franc (₨132,602) | ₨35,398 | + 275% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,500 Franc (₨3,683) | ₨9,565 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨53,417 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨31,286 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨7,857 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ₨2,550 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨40,341 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨12,473 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨615 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Franc (₨1,473) | ₨649 | + 127% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in French Polynesia is 57% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (₨22,100) | ₨2,386 | + 826% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨3,745 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨6,430 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨5,127 | - | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in French Polynesia is 10% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨2,319,940 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 128 Franc (₨189) | ₨114 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨2,310 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in French Polynesia is 29% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨243 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨421 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,600 Franc (₨5,304) | ₨1,378 | + 285% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨500 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨332 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨323 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨205 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨148 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,500 Franc (₨3,683) | ₨441 | + 735% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in French Polynesia is 21% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Franc (₨5,893) | ₨1,542 | + 282% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,247 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,289 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨3,630 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨792 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨365 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨465 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨46,753 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨4.30 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨4,020 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨215 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,032 prices entered by 461 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in French Polynesia is 60% more expensive than in Pakistan
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