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 United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Faaa in 2025 is 42% 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 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Faaa by expense type

Restaurant budget in Faaa

Lunch

$ 16/person
($ 9.9 to $ 50)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

3 course dinner

$ 33/person
($ 31 to $ 43)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

McDonald's meal

$ 14/person
($ 13 to $ 15)

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

Local beer

$ 5.4 for 500ml
($ 2.5 to $ 8.8)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6

Imported beer

$ 2.7 for 330ml
($ 2.5 to $ 2.9)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Cappuccino

$ 4.1/cup
($ 1.5 to $ 4.9)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7

Fizzy drink

$ 3.5/can
($ 2.4 to $ 4.5)

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29% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Water bottle

$ 2.6/bottle
($ 0.9 to $ 4.9)

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14% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Hotel and accommodation budget in Faaa

1-star hotel

$ 190/night
($ 190 to $ 855)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177

2-star hotel

$ 227/night
($ 77 to $ 492)

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35% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

3-star hotel

$ 293/night
($ 120 to $ 654)

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19% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 249

4-star hotel

$ 421/night
($ 225 to $ 733)

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21% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 350

5-star hotel

$ 677/night
($ 563 to $ 894)

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19% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 571

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 180/month
($ 76 to $ 399)

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1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179

Room with kitchen

$ 325/month
($ 77 to $ 754)

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23% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 379/month
($ 106 to $ 887)

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68% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226

Cottage or guest house

$ 93/month
($ 92 to $ 92)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257

Family room

$ 501/month
($ 146 to $ 1551)

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128% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Faaa

Milk

$ 2/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 3.5)

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76% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2

Bread

$ 2.6/500g
($ 0.6 to $ 4)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Rice

$ 1.8/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Eggs

$ 4.9/12 eggs
($ 3.9 to $ 6.2)

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22% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1

Chicken

$ 16/kg
($ 6.9 to $ 20)

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20% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Apples

$ 4.1/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 5.9)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8

Tomatoes

$ 5.2/kg
($ 2 to $ 7.9)

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4% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4

Potatoes

$ 4.8/kg
($ 2 to $ 9.9)

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48% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Water bottle

$ 1.1
($ 0.9 to $ 2.5)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Faaa

Petrol

$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 1.5)

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47% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 15
($ 9.9 to $ 20)

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267% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Leisure activity budget in Faaa

Cinema

$ 15/ticket
($ 15 to $ 15)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Faaa

Cigarettes

$ 15/pack
($ 13 to $ 20)

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35% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 119
($ 119 to $ 119)

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106% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58

Summer dress

$ 99
($ 99 to $ 99)

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110% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 48

Plane ticket budget

Los Angeles → Tahiti

$ 1227
(fair price: $ 1058)

Sydney → Tahiti

$ 1822
(fair price: $ 1102)

Montreal → Tahiti

$ 1588
(fair price: $ 1439)

Auckland → Tahiti

$ 1350
(fair price: $ 725)

London → Tahiti

$ 1961
(fair price: $ 1673)

London → Bora-Bora

$ 2669
(fair price: $ 2331)