Cost of Living Comparison Between French Polynesia and India Cost of Living Comparison Between French Polynesia and India

😐 Solo nomad: French Polynesia is 295.2% more expensive than India without rent, and 472.3% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: French Polynesia is 401.9% more expensive than India without rent, and 415.7% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
French Polynesia
India
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$15.68 CFPF 1,607
$2.49 ₹213
529.72%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$79.2 CFPF 8,109
$14.06 ₹1,202
462.94%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$12.03 CFPF 1,232
$4.1 ₹351
193.41%
Cappuccino
$4.53 CFPF 464
$1.82 ₹156
148.90%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.65 CFPF 272
$0.44 ₹37.72
502.27%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.13 CFPF 218
$0.17 ₹14.36
1152.94%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5 CFPF 512
$1.94 ₹166
157.73%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.84 CFPF 496
$3.53 ₹302
37.11%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
French Polynesia
India
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.46 CFPF 149
$0.73 ₹62.1
100.00%
White Bread (500g)
$2.75 CFPF 282
$0.48 ₹41.19
472.92%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.68 CFPF 172
$0.72 ₹61.4
133.33%
Eggs
$7.27 CFPF 745
$0.94 ₹80.1
673.40%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$39.56 CFPF 4,052
$5.23 ₹448
656.41%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$16.4 CFPF 1,680
$3.14 ₹269
422.29%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$26.77 CFPF 2,742
-
-
Apples (1kg)
$5.46 CFPF 560
$2.2 ₹188
148.18%
Banana (1kg)
$2.4 CFPF 246
$0.72 ₹61.2
233.33%
Oranges (1kg)
$6.83 CFPF 700
$1.09 ₹93.2
526.61%
Tomato (1kg)
$7.64 CFPF 783
$0.57 ₹49.11
1240.35%
Potato (1kg)
$3.03 CFPF 310
$0.42 ₹36.21
621.43%
Onion (1kg)
$2.69 CFPF 275
$0.45 ₹38.73
497.78%
Lettuce (1 head)
$3.98 CFPF 408
$0.55 ₹46.97
623.64%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.17 CFPF 120
$0.33 ₹27.96
254.55%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$11.87 CFPF 1,217
$4.08 ₹349
190.93%
Wine (Bottle)
$24.16 CFPF 2,476
$7.99 ₹683
202.38%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.54 CFPF 260
$1.92 ₹164
32.29%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.57 CFPF 468
$2.89 ₹248
58.13%
Buffalo Round (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) (1kg)
-
$5.92 ₹506
-
🚌 Getting Around
French Polynesia
India
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.98 CFPF 203
$0.34 ₹28.83
482.35%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
-
$10.01 ₹856
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$9.53 CFPF 976
$0.97 ₹83
882.47%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
-
$0.28 ₹23.62
-
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
-
$1.77 ₹151
-
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.59 CFPF 163
$1.24 ₹106
28.23%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$19.3K CFPF 2M
$14K ₹1.2M
37.63%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$29.3K CFPF 3M
$22.2K ₹1.9M
32.05%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
French Polynesia
India
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$179 CFPF 18.4K
$40.79 ₹3,489
339.32%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$17.27 CFPF 1,769
$3.79 ₹324
355.67%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$106 CFPF 10.8K
$8.13 ₹695
1198.65%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
French Polynesia
India
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$75.2 CFPF 7,705
$16 ₹1,368
370.06%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$17.5 CFPF 1,792
$7.59 ₹649
130.57%
Cinema Ticket
$14.39 CFPF 1,475
$3.45 ₹295
317.10%
🧸 Childcare & Education
French Polynesia
India
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$477 CFPF 48.8K
$69.7 ₹5,958
584.42%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$9,661 CFPF 989.8K
$1,847 ₹158K
422.94%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
French Polynesia
India
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$97.5 CFPF 9,993
$25.29 ₹2,163
285.69%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$86.9 CFPF 8,903
$26.99 ₹2,309
221.97%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$108 CFPF 11.1K
$44.67 ₹3,821
141.50%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$106 CFPF 10.8K
$33.23 ₹2,842
217.94%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
French Polynesia
India
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,299 CFPF 133.1K
$179 ₹15.3K
624.31%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,121 CFPF 114.8K
$114 ₹9,770
880.99%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,148 CFPF 220.1K
$414 ₹35.4K
418.27%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,868 CFPF 191.4K
$260 ₹22.2K
618.40%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$8,772 CFPF 898.6K
$1,499 ₹128.2K
485.01%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$7,806 CFPF 799.8K
$830 ₹71K
840.14%
💵 Salaries & Financials
French Polynesia
India
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,930 CFPF 197.8K
$500 ₹42.8K
285.71%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
5.4
9.02
-40.13%

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Last update for French Polynesia: October 28, 2025

Last update for India: October 29, 2025

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