Cost of living in French Polynesia compared to Russia
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| Food | + 86% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Polynesia is 86% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| French Polynesia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,871 Franc (руб 1,617) | руб 484 | + 234% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | руб 392 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | руб 185 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | руб 84 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | руб 116 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | руб 186 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,400 Franc (руб 2,940) | руб 442 | + 566% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 285 Franc (руб 247) | руб 106 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 137 Franc (руб 118) | руб 44 | + 169% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 377 Franc (руб 326) | руб 78 | + 315% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,226 Franc (руб 1,924) | руб 672 | + 186% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 400 Franc (руб 346) | руб 146 | + 138% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 179 Franc (руб 155) | руб 42 | + 268% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in French Polynesia is 51% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| French Polynesia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | руб 88,544 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 155,159 Franc (руб 134,146) | руб 53,292 | + 152% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,126 Franc (руб 6,161) | руб 8,144 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 92,149 Franc (руб 79,669) | руб 43,955 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 72,580 Franc (руб 62,751) | руб 27,802 | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 Franc (руб 4,323) | руб 4,477 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,568 Franc (руб 3,949) | руб 561 | + 604% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 140,000 Franc (руб 121,040) | руб 23,519 | + 415% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,841 Franc (руб 12,831) | руб 9,009 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,381 Franc (руб 2,058) | руб 570 | + 261% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,067 Franc (руб 923) | руб 1,085 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | + 110% | |||
| Clothes in French Polynesia is 110% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| French Polynesia | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,128 Franc (руб 8,756) | руб 5,182 | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 11,032 Franc (руб 9,538) | руб 3,266 | + 192% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,337 Franc (руб 9,802) | руб 7,705 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,568 Franc (руб 9,137) | руб 9,868 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 107% | |||
| Transportation in French Polynesia is 107% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| French Polynesia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,757,970 Franc (руб 2,384,468) | руб 2,483,820 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 161 Franc (руб 139) | руб 52 | + 170% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,000 Franc (руб 6,917) | руб 2,304 | + 200% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in French Polynesia is 34% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| French Polynesia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 350 Franc (руб 303) | руб 562 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Franc (руб 432) | руб 657 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,568 Franc (руб 3,085) | руб 1,938 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 700 Franc (руб 605) | руб 422 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Franc (руб 432) | руб 241 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 650 Franc (руб 562) | руб 299 | + 88% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 150 Franc (руб 130) | руб 111 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 180 Franc (руб 156) | руб 147 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (руб 1,729) | руб 851 | + 103% | |
| Entertainment | + 136% | |||
| Entertainment in French Polynesia is 136% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| French Polynesia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Franc (руб 3,458) | руб 1,813 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,714 Franc (руб 2,346) | руб 680 | + 245% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 7,421 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,271 Franc (руб 8,880) | руб 4,003 | + 122% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,761 Franc (руб 1,523) | руб 493 | + 209% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 250 Franc (руб 216) | руб 205 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 700 Franc (руб 605) | руб 241 | + 151% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Franc (руб 43,229) | руб 76,156 | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 63 Franc (руб 55) | руб 2.71 | + 1924% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,000 Franc (руб 5,187) | руб 3,687 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,200 Franc (руб 1,037) | руб 200 | + 419% | |
| TOTAL | + 91% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,161 prices entered by 440 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in French Polynesia is 91% more expensive than in Russia
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