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Travel budget in French Polynesia

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French Polynesia: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in French Polynesia for 2 people.

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).

Cost of living in French Polynesia in 2021

Cost of living: French Polynesia VS United States

On average, the cost of living in French Polynesia in 2021 is 48% higher than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

Cost of living in French Polynesia by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in French Polynesia compared to the national average.

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Local prices in French Polynesia by expense type

French Polynesia: Restaurant budget

Lunch

$ 18/person
($ 10 to $ 21)

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19% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

3 course dinner

$ 26/person
($ 18 to $ 76)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 29

McDonald's meal

$ 12/person
($ 10.3 to $ 14)

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47% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9

Local beer

$ 6.5 for 500ml
($ 2.2 to $ 9.6)

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31% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Imported beer

$ 2.2 for 330ml
($ 1.4 to $ 3)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Cappuccino

$ 3.5/cup
($ 2.5 to $ 5)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2

Fizzy drink

$ 2/can
($ 1.6 to $ 4.1)

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11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Water bottle

$ 1.2/bottle
($ 1 to $ 1.8)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.5

French Polynesia: Hotel and accommodation budget

2-star hotel

$ 116/night
($ 102 to $ 134)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126

3-star hotel

$ 174/night
($ 133 to $ 241)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 180

4-star hotel

$ 318/night
($ 261 to $ 374)

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22% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

5-star hotel

$ 498/night
($ 469 to $ 525)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510

Hotel/Youth Hostel

$ 87/month
($ 79 to $ 97)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 122

Room with kitchen

$ 271/month
($ 163 to $ 446)

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61% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 315/month
($ 214 to $ 419)

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91% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Cottage or guest house

$ 189/month
($ 119 to $ 308)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 406/month
($ 328 to $ 539)

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133% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

French Polynesia: Supermarket food budget

Milk

$ 2.5/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 3.6)

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199% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.8

Bread

$ 2/500g
($ 0.5 to $ 4.1)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Rice

$ 1.8/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 2.2)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Eggs

$ 4.5/12 eggs
($ 3.9 to $ 6)

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97% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Cheese

$ 17/kg
($ 5 to $ 21)

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50% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Chicken

$ 15/kg
($ 6 to $ 20)

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63% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.9

Apples

$ 4.8/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 6)

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9% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Oranges

$ 6.9/kg
($ 3.9 to $ 13)

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77% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Tomatoes

$ 5.3/kg
($ 2 to $ 8)

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25% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2

Potatoes

$ 5.4/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 10)

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111% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Salad

$ 3.6/salad
($ 1 to $ 6)

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120% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Water bottle

$ 1.4
($ 1 to $ 2.5)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Joint of beef

$ 20/kg
($ 13 to $ 21)

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46% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

French Polynesia: Public and private transport budget

Bus ticket

$ 1.2/ticket
($ 1 to $ 2.5)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Bus pass

$ 26/month
($ 21 to $ 32)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 69

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.3/km
( $ 1.3)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Petrol

$ 1.4/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 1.4)

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111% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7

Car hire

$ 87/24hrs
($ 1.2 to $ 173)

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119% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40

French Polynesia: Budget for living and housing

Electricity, water...

$ 268/month
($ 201 to $ 302)

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66% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162

Mobile phone

$ 0.5/min.
($ 0.1 to $ 0.4)

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237% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1

Broadband internet

$ 81/month
($ 63 to $ 150)

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22% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 66

Studio flat (city centre)

$ 919/month
($ 690 to $ 1502)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1326

Studio flat (suburbs)

$ 812/month
($ 602 to $ 1002)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1069

Flat (centre)

$ 2838/month
($ 2003 to $ 4506)

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34% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2127

Flat (suburbs)

$ 2103/month
($ 1303 to $ 3505)

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24% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1701

Gym

$ 96/month
($ 32 to $ 137)

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157% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

Private nursery

$ 402/month
( $ 402)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 924

Private primary school

$ 1002/yr
( $ 1002)

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93% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15587

French Polynesia: Leisure activity budget

Cinema

$ 16/ticket
($ 13 to $ 18)

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27% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Tennis

$ 51/hr
( $ 51)

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221% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

French Polynesia: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

Cigarettes

$ 16/pack
($ 10 to $ 21)

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99% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9

Levi's jeans

$ 93
($ 61 to $ 121)

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107% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Summer dress

$ 55
($ 40 to $ 101)

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51% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 36

Trainers

$ 103
($ 71 to $ 131)

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37% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 76

Leather shoes

$ 144
($ 101 to $ 181)

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52% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 95

Plane ticket budget

Los Angeles → Tahiti

$ 1222
(fair price: $ 984)

Los Angeles → Bora-Bora

$ 1740
(fair price: $ 1493)

London → Bora-Bora

$ 2509
(fair price: $ 2182)

London → Tahiti

$ 1700
(fair price: $ 1487)

Auckland → Tahiti

$ 1097
(fair price: $ 704)

New York City → Tahiti

$ 1512
(fair price: $ 1211)

New York City → Bora-Bora

$ 2118
(fair price: $ 1792)

Sydney → Tahiti

$ 1777
(fair price: $ 1001)

Auckland → Bora-Bora

$ 1317
(fair price: $ 1091)

Dublin → Bora-Bora

$ 2787
(fair price: $ 2327)

Manchester → Bora-Bora

$ 2764
(fair price: $ 2395)

Manchester → Tahiti

$ 2014
(fair price: $ 1713)

Sydney → Bora-Bora

$ 1746
(fair price: $ 1404)

Montreal → Tahiti

$ 1929
(fair price: $ 1520)

Toronto (Ontario) → Bora-Bora

$ 2487
(fair price: $ 2115)

Dublin → Tahiti

$ 2027
(fair price: $ 1726)

Toronto (Ontario) → Tahiti

$ 1885
(fair price: $ 1475)

Melbourne → Tahiti

$ 1236
(fair price: $ 978)

Melbourne → Bora-Bora

$ 1805
(fair price: $ 1455)

Edinburgh → Bora-Bora

$ 2850
(fair price: $ 2461)