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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 2020

Cost of living: French Polynesia VS United States

On average, the cost of living in French Polynesia in 2020 is essentially the same as 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

$ 17/person
($ 6 to $ 18)

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1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17

3 course dinner

$ 28/person
($ 23 to $ 76)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 28

McDonald's meal

$ 11/person
($ 7.5 to $ 14)

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34% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1

Local beer

$ 8.7 for 500ml
($ 8 to $ 9.6)

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82% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Imported beer

$ 1.4 for 330ml
( $ 1.4)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Cappuccino

$ 3.5/cup
($ 2.7 to $ 4.5)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Fizzy drink

$ 2.2/can
($ 1.3 to $ 3.2)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Water bottle

$ 1.1/bottle
($ 1 to $ 1.3)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

French Polynesia: Hotel and accommodation budget

2-star hotel

$ 115/night
($ 101 to $ 133)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 125

3-star hotel

$ 175/night
($ 131 to $ 254)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 180

4-star hotel

$ 316/night
($ 256 to $ 376)

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22% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 261

5-star hotel

$ 498/night
($ 470 to $ 524)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 504

Hotel/Youth Hostel

$ 85/month
($ 78 to $ 95)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 133

Room with kitchen

$ 241/month
($ 158 to $ 374)

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43% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 310/month
($ 210 to $ 404)

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87% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167

Cottage or guest house

$ 183/month
($ 112 to $ 321)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 394/month
($ 324 to $ 506)

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124% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176

French Polynesia: Supermarket food budget

Milk

$ 1.2/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.3)

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34% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Bread

$ 0.7/500g
($ 0.5 to $ 1)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Rice

$ 1.2/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 1.2)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2

Eggs

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

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62% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Cheese

$ 21/kg
( $ 21)

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79% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Chicken

$ 6/kg
( $ 6)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.2

Apples

$ 4.3/kg
($ 4.1 to $ 4.5)

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11% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Oranges

$ 4.7/kg
($ 4.5 to $ 4.9)

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10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Tomatoes

$ 7.6/kg
($ 7.2 to $ 8)

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76% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Potatoes

$ 1.6/kg
( $ 1.6)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Salad

$ 3.9/salad
($ 3.9 to $ 4.1)

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137% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Water bottle

$ 1
( $ 1)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Joint of beef

$ 21/kg
( $ 21)

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62% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

French Polynesia: Public and private transport budget

Bus ticket

$ 2.5/ticket
( $ 2.5)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Bus pass

$ 21/month
( $ 21)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 76

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.3/km
( $ 1.3)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Petrol

$ 1.3/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.4)

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76% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.8

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 10
( $ 10)

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167% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

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...

$ 302/month
( $ 302)

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84% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164

Mobile phone

$ 0.5/min.
($ 0.2 to $ 0.7)

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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
($ 61 to $ 150)

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18% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 69

Studio flat (city centre)

$ 903/month
($ 647 to $ 1203)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1396

Studio flat (suburbs)

$ 772/month
($ 602 to $ 862)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1113

Flat (centre)

$ 1854/month
($ 1703 to $ 2003)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2249

Flat (suburbs)

$ 1253/month
($ 1002 to $ 1502)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1767

Gym

$ 101/month
($ 46 to $ 137)

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154% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40

Private nursery

$ 402/month
( $ 402)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 974

French Polynesia: Leisure activity budget

Cinema

$ 13/ticket
($ 13 to $ 14)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Tennis

$ 51/hr
( $ 51)

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211% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17

French Polynesia: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

Cigarettes

$ 10/pack
( $ 10)

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25% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1

Levi's jeans

$ 64
($ 61 to $ 121)

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35% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Summer dress

$ 54
($ 45 to $ 61)

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39% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

Trainers

$ 98
($ 71 to $ 121)

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21% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 81

Leather shoes

$ 137
($ 101 to $ 181)

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34% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 102

Plane ticket budget

Los Angeles → Bora-Bora

$ 1833
(fair price: $ 1618)

London → Bora-Bora

$ 2618
(fair price: $ 2308)

Los Angeles → Tahiti

$ 1341
(fair price: $ 1096)

New York City → Bora-Bora

$ 2228
(fair price: $ 1946)

Auckland → Bora-Bora

$ 1332
(fair price: $ 1121)

London → Tahiti

$ 1811
(fair price: $ 1544)

Manchester → Bora-Bora

$ 2822
(fair price: $ 2440)

Dublin → Bora-Bora

$ 2934
(fair price: $ 2448)

Sydney → Bora-Bora

$ 1762
(fair price: $ 1425)

Auckland → Tahiti

$ 1170
(fair price: $ 737)

Toronto (Ontario) → Bora-Bora

$ 2599
(fair price: $ 2228)

New York City → Tahiti

$ 1904
(fair price: $ 1388)

Melbourne → Bora-Bora

$ 1837
(fair price: $ 1491)

Sydney → Tahiti

$ 2088
(fair price: $ 1054)

Edinburgh → Bora-Bora

$ 2906
(fair price: $ 2516)

Manchester → Tahiti

$ 2102
(fair price: $ 1728)

Tours and organised trips in French Polynesia

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