Travel budget and cost of living in Arue (Tahiti) how much does a trip cost?

Arue travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Arue

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

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Arue compared to United States in 2026

On average, the cost of living in Arue in 2026 is 67% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Arue in 2026 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Arue by expense type

Restaurant budget in Arue

Lunch

$ 16/person
($ 10 to $ 50)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 34/person
($ 31 to $ 43)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 14/person
($ 13 to $ 15)

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15% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 5.5 for 500ml
($ 2.5 to $ 8.9)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9

Imported beer

$ 7.9 for 330ml
( $ 7.9)

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121% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 4.1/cup
($ 1.5 to $ 5)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 3.6/can
($ 2.4 to $ 4.5)

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39% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 2.6/bottle
($ 0.9 to $ 5)

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24% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Arue

1-star hotel

$ 175/night
($ 175 to $ 841)

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3% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 171

2-star hotel

$ 212/night
($ 81 to $ 466)

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26% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

3-star hotel

$ 302/night
($ 127 to $ 651)

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23% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 247

4-star hotel

$ 426/night
($ 220 to $ 741)

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21% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 353

5-star hotel

$ 1620/night
($ 655 to $ 2731)

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175% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 591

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 175/month
($ 76 to $ 396)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 178

Room with kitchen

$ 316/month
($ 76 to $ 775)

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18% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 270

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 335/month
($ 81 to $ 816)

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49% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226

Cottage or guest house

$ 162/month
($ 88 to $ 366)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 260

Family room

$ 490/month
($ 156 to $ 1545)

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124% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Arue

Milk

$ 1.4/litre
( $ 1.4)

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38% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 5/500g
( $ 5)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.2

Rice

$ 4/kg
( $ 4)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 12/12 eggs
( $ 12)

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175% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Chicken

$ 29/kg
( $ 29)

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130% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 5.6/kg
( $ 5.6)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 8.9/kg
( $ 8.9)

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85% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Potatoes

$ 4.5/kg
( $ 4.5)

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56% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 1.5
( $ 1.5)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in Arue

Petrol

$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 1.5)

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76% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 15
($ 10 to $ 21)

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331% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Leisure activity budget in Arue

Cinema

$ 15/ticket
($ 15 to $ 15)

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1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Arue

Cigarettes

$ 13/pack
( $ 13)

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21% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.3

Levi's jeans

$ 120
($ 120 to $ 120)

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124% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 100
($ 100 to $ 100)

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133% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Tahiti

$ 1520
(fair price: $ 1405)

Los Angeles → Tahiti

$ 1223
(fair price: $ 1060)

London → Tahiti

$ 1939
(fair price: $ 1655)

Sydney → Tahiti

$ 1830
(fair price: $ 1097)

London → Bora-Bora

$ 2549
(fair price: $ 2277)

Sydney → Bora-Bora

$ 2204
(fair price: $ 1571)