Travel budget and cost of living in French Polynesia how much does a trip cost?
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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:
- $ 88 for 2 ppl.
- $ 22 per person
- $ 4.3 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 1950* (194978 F CFP)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 164 for 2 ppl.
- $ 46 per person
- $ 9.8 per person
- $ 16 per person
Total budget:
$ 4249* (424970 F CFP)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 259 for 2 ppl.
- $ 69 per person
- $ 22 per person
- $ 31 per person
Total budget:
$ 6995* (699524 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 2023
Cost of living: French Polynesia VS United States
On average, the cost of living in French Polynesia in 2023 is 20% 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:
Explore each type of expense in detail:
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.
| Cities | /French Polynesia | View Details |
|---|---|---|
| Tahiti | 10% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Tahiti |
| Arue | 1% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Arue |
| Faaa | 1% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Faaa |
| Mahina | 1% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Mahina |
| Mataiea | 0% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Mataiea |
| Mahaena | 0% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Mahaena |
| Papeete | 1% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Papeete |
Local prices in French Polynesia by expense type
French Polynesia: Restaurant budget
On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in French Polynesia costs 4% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 20/person
($ 10 to $ 29)
($ 10 to $ 29)
3% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 193 course dinner
$ 32/person
($ 26 to $ 76)
($ 26 to $ 76)
23% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40McDonald's meal
$ 14/person
($ 13 to $ 16)
($ 13 to $ 16)
32% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.9Local beer
$ 6.8 for 500ml
($ 2.3 to $ 9)
($ 2.3 to $ 9)
23% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.5Imported beer
$ 2.6 for 330ml
($ 2.2 to $ 3)
($ 2.2 to $ 3)
28% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7Cappuccino
$ 4.2/cup
($ 1.6 to $ 5.5)
($ 1.6 to $ 5.5)
18% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1Fizzy drink
$ 2.6/can
($ 1.6 to $ 4.5)
($ 1.6 to $ 4.5)
5% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5Water bottle
$ 1.6/bottle
($ 1 to $ 2.2)
($ 1 to $ 2.2)
23% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2French Polynesia: Hotel and accommodation budget
On average, hotel and accommodation budget in French Polynesia is 28% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
2-star hotel
$ 122/night
($ 104 to $ 138)
($ 104 to $ 138)
16% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1463-star hotel
$ 206/night
($ 133 to $ 327)
($ 133 to $ 327)
1% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2084-star hotel
$ 348/night
($ 304 to $ 385)
($ 304 to $ 385)
15% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3055-star hotel
$ 524/night
($ 490 to $ 557)
($ 490 to $ 557)
19% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 653Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 95/month
($ 82 to $ 110)
($ 82 to $ 110)
27% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 131Room with kitchen
$ 398/month
($ 181 to $ 752)
($ 181 to $ 752)
102% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 198Hotel with swimming pool
$ 349/month
($ 238 to $ 498)
($ 238 to $ 498)
88% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 187Cottage or guest house
$ 207/month
($ 114 to $ 310)
($ 114 to $ 310)
17% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 250Family room
$ 440/month
($ 335 to $ 635)
($ 335 to $ 635)
130% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 192French Polynesia: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in French Polynesia is 18% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 2.9/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 3.6)
($ 1.2 to $ 3.6)
156% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1Bread
$ 2.6/500g
($ 0.6 to $ 4.1)
($ 0.6 to $ 4.1)
27% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6Rice
$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 2.4)
($ 1.3 to $ 2.4)
52% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5Eggs
$ 5.1/12 eggs
($ 3.9 to $ 10.5)
($ 3.9 to $ 10.5)
20% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3Chicken
$ 15/kg
($ 9.6 to $ 20)
($ 9.6 to $ 20)
12% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14Apples
$ 4.2/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 6)
($ 2.4 to $ 6)
21% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3Tomatoes
$ 5.5/kg
($ 2 to $ 8)
($ 2 to $ 8)
12% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9Potatoes
$ 5.5/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 10)
($ 2.4 to $ 10)
84% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3Water bottle
$ 1.6
($ 1 to $ 2.5)
($ 1 to $ 2.5)
23% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1French Polynesia: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in French Polynesia costs 19% less than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 1.1/ticket
($ 1 to $ 1.2)
($ 1 to $ 1.2)
60% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7Taxi (per km)
$ 1.3/km
( $ 1.3)
( $ 1.3)
29% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8Petrol
$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 1.4)
($ 1.4 to $ 1.4)
29% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1Car hire
$ 33/24hrs
($ 11 to $ 52)
($ 11 to $ 52)
15% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39French Polynesia: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities in French Polynesia is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 16/ticket
($ 14 to $ 16)
($ 14 to $ 16)
14% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14Tennis
$ 20/hr
( $ 20)
( $ 20)
9% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21French Polynesia: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in French Polynesia is 94% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 16/pack
($ 8.8 to $ 21)
($ 8.8 to $ 21)
59% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.9Levi's jeans
$ 110
($ 61 to $ 144)
($ 61 to $ 144)
114% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52Summer dress
$ 87
($ 41 to $ 101)
($ 41 to $ 101)
110% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41Plane ticket budget
Los Angeles → Tahiti
$ 1084
(fair price: $ 910)
(fair price: $ 910)
Los Angeles → Bora-Bora
$ 1686
(fair price: $ 1440)
(fair price: $ 1440)
London → Bora-Bora
$ 2615
(fair price: $ 2295)
(fair price: $ 2295)
London → Tahiti
$ 1774
(fair price: $ 1555)
(fair price: $ 1555)
Auckland → Tahiti
$ 1287
(fair price: $ 739)
(fair price: $ 739)
New York City → Bora-Bora
$ 2008
(fair price: $ 1688)
(fair price: $ 1688)
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, Easyvoyage and Hotels.com.
Information about cost of living in French Polynesia updated on 28-01-2023.
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