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

Faaa travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Faaa

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

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

Cost of living in Faaa compared to Tahiti in 2021

On average, the cost of living in Faaa in 2021 is 36% 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 Faaa in 2021 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Faaa by expense type

Restaurant budget in Faaa

Lunch

$ 18/person
($ 18 to $ 18)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

3 course dinner

$ 76/person
($ 76 to $ 76)

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142% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 32

McDonald's meal

$ 14/person
($ 14 to $ 14)

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61% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1

Local beer

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

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90% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Imported beer

$ 1.4 for 330ml
($ 1.4 to $ 1.4)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Cappuccino

$ 3.5/cup
($ 3.5 to $ 3.5)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Fizzy drink

$ 3.2/can
($ 3.2 to $ 3.2)

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69% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Water bottle

$ 1/bottle
($ 1 to $ 1)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Hotel and accommodation budget in Faaa

2-star hotel

$ 131/night
($ 125 to $ 141)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126

3-star hotel

$ 179/night
($ 121 to $ 329)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 180

4-star hotel

$ 380/night
($ 365 to $ 400)

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46% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

5-star hotel

$ 500/night
($ 470 to $ 530)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510

Hotel/Youth Hostel

$ 85/month
($ 78 to $ 95)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 122

Room with kitchen

$ 250/month
($ 139 to $ 507)

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49% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 383/month
($ 347 to $ 421)

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132% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Cottage or guest house

$ 171/month
($ 77 to $ 420)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 235/month
($ 211 to $ 271)

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35% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

Supermarket food budget in Faaa

Milk

$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 1.3)

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59% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Bread

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

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Rice

$ 1.2/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 1.2)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Eggs

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

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73% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Chicken

$ 6/kg
($ 6 to $ 6)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.3

Apples

$ 4.5/kg
($ 4.5 to $ 4.5)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Tomatoes

$ 6.6/kg
($ 5.9 to $ 7.2)

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53% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Potatoes

$ 1.6/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 1.6)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 1.8
($ 1 to $ 2.5)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Public and private transport budget in Faaa

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.3/km
($ 1.3 to $ 1.3)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Petrol

$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 1.4)

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100% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 10
($ 10 to $ 10)

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206% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.3

Leisure activity budget in Faaa

Cinema

$ 14/ticket
($ 13 to $ 18)

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12% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Faaa

Cigarettes

$ 10/pack
($ 10 to $ 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

$ 83
($ 61 to $ 121)

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81% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46

Summer dress

$ 58
($ 41 to $ 61)

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60% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 36

Plane ticket budget

Los Angeles → Tahiti

$ 1222
(fair price: $ 968)

Los Angeles → Bora-Bora

$ 1708
(fair price: $ 1453)

London → Bora-Bora

$ 2543
(fair price: $ 2180)

London → Tahiti

$ 1720
(fair price: $ 1486)

Auckland → Tahiti

$ 1140
(fair price: $ 713)

New York City → Tahiti

$ 1498
(fair price: $ 1185)