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:
- $ 83 for 2 ppl.
- $ 20 per person
- $ 4.8 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 1836* (183806 Fr. CFP)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 145 for 2 ppl.
- $ 41 per person
- $ 10.2 per person
- $ 16 per person
Total budget:
$ 3857* (386288 Fr. CFP)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 246 for 2 ppl.
- $ 60 per person
- $ 23 per person
- $ 31 per person
Total budget:
$ 6566* (657636 Fr. 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 2021
Cost of living: French Polynesia VS United States
On average, the cost of living in French Polynesia in 2021 is 57% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Arue | 3% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Arue |
| Tahiti | 0% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Tahiti |
| Papeete | 0% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Papeete |
| Pirae | 1% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Pirae |
| Faaa | 1% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Faaa |
| Papenoo | 1% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Papenoo |
Local prices in French Polynesia by expense type
French Polynesia: Restaurant budget
On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in French Polynesia is 4% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 18/person
($ 10 to $ 21)
($ 10 to $ 21)
19% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 153 course dinner
$ 26/person
($ 18 to $ 76)
($ 18 to $ 76)
17% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 30McDonald's meal
$ 12/person
($ 10.3 to $ 14)
($ 10.3 to $ 14)
48% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9Local beer
$ 6.5 for 500ml
($ 2.2 to $ 9.6)
($ 2.2 to $ 9.6)
32% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9Imported beer
$ 2.2 for 330ml
($ 1.4 to $ 3)
($ 1.4 to $ 3)
23% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8Cappuccino
$ 3.5/cup
($ 2.5 to $ 5)
($ 2.5 to $ 5)
17% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2Fizzy drink
$ 2/can
($ 1.6 to $ 4.1)
($ 1.6 to $ 4.1)
11% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9Water bottle
$ 1.2/bottle
($ 1 to $ 1.8)
($ 1 to $ 1.8)
23% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.5French 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
$ 116/night
($ 102 to $ 134)
($ 102 to $ 134)
7% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1263-star hotel
$ 174/night
($ 133 to $ 241)
($ 133 to $ 241)
3% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1804-star hotel
$ 318/night
($ 261 to $ 374)
($ 261 to $ 374)
22% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2625-star hotel
$ 498/night
($ 469 to $ 525)
($ 469 to $ 525)
2% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510Hotel/Youth Hostel
$ 87/month
($ 79 to $ 97)
($ 79 to $ 97)
29% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 122Room with kitchen
$ 271/month
($ 163 to $ 446)
($ 163 to $ 446)
61% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169Hotel with swimming pool
$ 315/month
($ 214 to $ 419)
($ 214 to $ 419)
91% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165Cottage or guest house
$ 189/month
($ 119 to $ 308)
($ 119 to $ 308)
15% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223Family room
$ 406/month
($ 328 to $ 539)
($ 328 to $ 539)
133% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175French Polynesia: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in French Polynesia is 55% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 2.9/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 3.6)
($ 1.2 to $ 3.6)
243% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.8Bread
$ 2.5/500g
($ 0.6 to $ 4.1)
($ 0.6 to $ 4.1)
5% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7Rice
$ 2/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 2.2)
($ 1.3 to $ 2.2)
47% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9Eggs
$ 5/12 eggs
($ 3.9 to $ 6)
($ 3.9 to $ 6)
120% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3Chicken
$ 15/kg
($ 9.6 to $ 20)
($ 9.6 to $ 20)
62% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9Apples
$ 4.1/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 6)
($ 2.2 to $ 6)
9% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5Tomatoes
$ 5.5/kg
($ 2 to $ 8)
($ 2 to $ 8)
30% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2Potatoes
$ 5.4/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 10)
($ 2.2 to $ 10)
112% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5Water bottle
$ 1.6
($ 1 to $ 2.5)
($ 1 to $ 2.5)
12% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8French Polynesia: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in French Polynesia is 41% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 1.2/ticket
($ 1 to $ 2.5)
($ 1 to $ 2.5)
45% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2Taxi (per km)
$ 1.3/km
( $ 1.3)
( $ 1.3)
19% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6Petrol
$ 1.4/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 1.4)
($ 0.7 to $ 1.4)
108% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7Car hire
$ 87/24hrs
($ 1.2 to $ 173)
($ 1.2 to $ 173)
119% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40French Polynesia: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities in French Polynesia is 126% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 16/ticket
($ 13 to $ 18)
($ 13 to $ 18)
28% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12Tennis
$ 51/hr
( $ 51)
( $ 51)
225% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16French Polynesia: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in French Polynesia is 86% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 16/pack
($ 10 to $ 21)
($ 10 to $ 21)
99% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9Levi's jeans
$ 93
($ 61 to $ 121)
($ 61 to $ 121)
107% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45Summer dress
$ 55
($ 40 to $ 101)
($ 40 to $ 101)
51% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 36Plane ticket budget
Los Angeles → Tahiti
$ 1224
(fair price: $ 974)
(fair price: $ 974)
Los Angeles → Bora-Bora
$ 1720
(fair price: $ 1462)
(fair price: $ 1462)
London → Bora-Bora
$ 2534
(fair price: $ 2184)
(fair price: $ 2184)
London → Tahiti
$ 1718
(fair price: $ 1483)
(fair price: $ 1483)
Auckland → Tahiti
$ 1132
(fair price: $ 711)
(fair price: $ 711)
New York City → Tahiti
$ 1502
(fair price: $ 1189)
(fair price: $ 1189)
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 09-05-2021.