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

Mahaena travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Mahaena

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

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

Cost of living in Mahaena compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Mahaena in 2025 is 38% 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 Mahaena in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Mahaena by expense type

Restaurant budget in Mahaena

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
($ 2.3 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 Mahaena

1-star hotel

$ 146/night
($ 146 to $ 594)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177

2-star hotel

$ 161/night
($ 77 to $ 319)

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4% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168

3-star hotel

$ 259/night
($ 122 to $ 533)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 248

4-star hotel

$ 386/night
($ 235 to $ 561)

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11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 349

5-star hotel

$ 146/night
($ 146 to $ 595)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 570

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 149/month
($ 77 to $ 272)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179

Room with kitchen

$ 285/month
($ 78 to $ 668)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 274/month
($ 91 to $ 561)

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22% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226

Cottage or guest house

$ 190/month
($ 84 to $ 567)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257

Family room

$ 482/month
($ 152 to $ 1525)

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120% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Mahaena

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
($ 2.3 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 Mahaena

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 Mahaena

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 Mahaena

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): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

Los Angeles → Tahiti

$ 1226
(fair price: $ 1057)

Sydney → Tahiti

$ 1820
(fair price: $ 1101)

Montreal → Tahiti

$ 1586
(fair price: $ 1437)

Auckland → Tahiti

$ 1349
(fair price: $ 724)

London → Tahiti

$ 1959
(fair price: $ 1671)

London → Bora-Bora

$ 2666
(fair price: $ 2329)