Travel budget in French Polynesia

French Polynesia: calculate your travel budget

French Polynesia: sample budgets by traveller type

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 101 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 22 per person
  • $ 8 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2245* (227822 F CFP)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 235 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 44 per person
  • $ 11 per person
  • $ 15 per person

Total budget:

$ 5234* (531160 F CFP)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 330 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 74 per person
  • $ 8.9 per person
  • $ 30 per person

Total budget:

$ 7763* (787850 F CFP)

* 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 2025

Cost of living: French Polynesia VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in French Polynesia in 2025 is 18% 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:

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Local prices in French Polynesia by expense type

French Polynesia: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in French Polynesia costs 5% less than in the United States (USA).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 17/person
($ 9.9 to $ 29)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 42/person
($ 31 to $ 65)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 13/person
($ 12 to $ 15)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Local beer
Local beer
$ 5 for 500ml
($ 2.5 to $ 7.6)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 4.8 for 330ml
($ 2.5 to $ 7.9)

23% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.7/cup
($ 2 to $ 5.9)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.8/can
($ 2 to $ 4.9)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.2/bottle
($ 2.2 to $ 2.9)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

French Polynesia: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in French Polynesia is 28% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 220/night
($ 220 to $ 898)

25% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 159/night
($ 106 to $ 244)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 312/night
($ 145 to $ 595)

26% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 248
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 375/night
($ 281 to $ 516)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 349
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 680/night
($ 550 to $ 905)

20% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 570
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 124/month
($ 79 to $ 211)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 345/month
($ 112 to $ 730)

30% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 396/month
($ 214 to $ 700)

76% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 210/month
($ 125 to $ 301)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 256
Family room
Family room
$ 543/month
($ 318 to $ 1090)

148% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

French Polynesia: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in French Polynesia is 16% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.6)

30% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2
Bread
Bread
$ 5.8/500g
($ 1.5 to $ 9.9)

45% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 4)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 7.3/12 eggs
($ 4 to $ 12)

81% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 22/kg
($ 6.9 to $ 29)

56% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 5.2/kg
($ 4.5 to $ 5.5)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 8/kg
($ 4.9 to $ 8.8)

48% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 3.3/kg
($ 2 to $ 4.5)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.3
($ 0.9 to $ 1.5)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

French Polynesia: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in French Polynesia is 27% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 2/ticket
($ 2 to $ 2)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 1.6)

51% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 9.9
( $ 9.9)

145% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Car hire
Car hire
$ 31/24hrs
($ 13 to $ 50)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 82

French Polynesia: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in French Polynesia costs 12% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 15/ticket
($ 13 to $ 15)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 19/hr
( $ 19)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

French Polynesia: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in French Polynesia is 57% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 13/pack
($ 11 to $ 15)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 100
($ 60 to $ 141)

73% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 89
($ 20 to $ 148)

86% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

Los Angeles → Tahiti
Los Angeles  → Tahiti
Los Angeles  → Tahiti
$ 1225
(fair price: $ 1056)
Sydney → Tahiti
Sydney → Tahiti
Sydney → Tahiti
$ 1819
(fair price: $ 1101)
Montreal → Tahiti
Montreal → Tahiti
Montreal → Tahiti
$ 1586
(fair price: $ 1437)
Auckland → Tahiti
Auckland → Tahiti
Auckland → Tahiti
$ 1348
(fair price: $ 724)
London → Tahiti
London → Tahiti
London → Tahiti
$ 1958
(fair price: $ 1670)
London → Bora-Bora
London → Bora-Bora
London → Bora-Bora
$ 2665
(fair price: $ 2328)

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About the information on the cost of living in French Polynesia

The information about the cost of living in French Polynesia shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in French Polynesia updated on 28-03-2025.

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