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

Mahina travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Mahina

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

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

Cost of living in Mahina compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Mahina in 2024 is 41% 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 Mahina in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Mahina by expense type

Restaurant budget in Mahina

Lunch

$ 15/person
($ 9 to $ 45)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 30/person
($ 28 to $ 39)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 13/person
($ 12 to $ 14)

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15% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 4.9 for 500ml
($ 2.2 to $ 8)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 2.5 for 330ml
($ 2.2 to $ 2.7)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 3.7/cup
($ 1.4 to $ 4.5)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 3.2/can
($ 2.1 to $ 4.1)

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31% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 2.4/bottle
($ 0.9 to $ 4.5)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Mahina

1-star hotel

$ 143/night
($ 143 to $ 708)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 143

2-star hotel

$ 177/night
($ 71 to $ 406)

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25% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 143

3-star hotel

$ 246/night
($ 97 to $ 539)

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21% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 205

4-star hotel

$ 350/night
($ 214 to $ 579)

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21% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 291

5-star hotel

$ 370/night
($ 208 to $ 753)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 502

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 185/month
($ 71 to $ 443)

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

Room with kitchen

$ 269/month
($ 73 to $ 625)

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32% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 205

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 305/month
($ 90 to $ 689)

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63% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 188

Cottage or guest house

$ 163/month
($ 158 to $ 173)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 489/month
($ 135 to $ 1339)

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156% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 192

Supermarket food budget in Mahina

Milk

$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 3.2)

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74% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 2.4/500g
($ 0.5 to $ 3.6)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 1.8)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 4.5/12 eggs
($ 3.5 to $ 5.7)

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21% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 15/kg
($ 6.3 to $ 19)

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17% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 3.7/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 5.3)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 4.7/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 7.2)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 4.4/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 9)

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44% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 1
($ 0.9 to $ 2.2)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Mahina

Petrol

$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 1.4)

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43% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 14
($ 9 to $ 19)

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258% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Leisure activity budget in Mahina

Cinema

$ 14/ticket
($ 14 to $ 14)

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4% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Mahina

Cigarettes

$ 14/pack
($ 12 to $ 19)

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34% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 108
($ 108 to $ 108)

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102% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 90
($ 90 to $ 90)

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105% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Los Angeles → Tahiti

$ 1042
(fair price: $ 873)

London → Bora-Bora

$ 2426
(fair price: $ 2110)

Los Angeles → Bora-Bora

$ 1451
(fair price: $ 1238)

London → Tahiti

$ 1695
(fair price: $ 1448)

Sydney → Tahiti

$ 1577
(fair price: $ 994)

Auckland → Tahiti

$ 1222
(fair price: $ 677)