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

Mahina travel budget

Mahina: calculate your travel budget

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 Tahiti in 2021

On average, the cost of living in Mahina in 2021 is 33% 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 2021 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Mahina by expense type

Restaurant budget in Mahina

Lunch

$ 18/person
($ 18 to $ 18)

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12% 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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60% 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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87% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Imported beer

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

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Cappuccino

$ 3.5/cup
($ 3.5 to $ 3.5)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Fizzy drink

$ 3.2/can
($ 3.2 to $ 3.2)

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66% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Water bottle

$ 1/bottle
($ 1 to $ 1)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Hotel and accommodation budget in Mahina

2-star hotel

$ 110/night
($ 71 to $ 176)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126

3-star hotel

$ 167/night
($ 131 to $ 255)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 180

4-star hotel

$ 334/night
($ 248 to $ 435)

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28% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

5-star hotel

$ 500/night
($ 469 to $ 531)

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

Hotel/Youth Hostel

$ 84/month
($ 78 to $ 94)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 122

Room with kitchen

$ 263/month
($ 141 to $ 555)

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57% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 274/month
($ 104 to $ 450)

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66% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Cottage or guest house

$ 151/month
($ 100 to $ 282)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 265/month
($ 195 to $ 366)

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52% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

Supermarket food budget in Mahina

Milk

$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 1.3)

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57% 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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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Rice

$ 1.2/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 1.2)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1

Eggs

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

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71% 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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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.4

Apples

$ 4.5/kg
($ 4.5 to $ 4.5)

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2% 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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51% 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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39% 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 Mahina

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.3/km
($ 1.3 to $ 1.3)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

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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203% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.3

Leisure activity budget in Mahina

Cinema

$ 14/ticket
($ 13 to $ 18)

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11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Mahina

Cigarettes

$ 10/pack
($ 10 to $ 10)

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23% 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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55% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

Plane ticket budget

Los Angeles → Tahiti

$ 1224
(fair price: $ 972)

Los Angeles → Bora-Bora

$ 1713
(fair price: $ 1457)

London → Bora-Bora

$ 2536
(fair price: $ 2179)

London → Tahiti

$ 1740
(fair price: $ 1494)

Auckland → Tahiti

$ 1145
(fair price: $ 717)

New York City → Bora-Bora

$ 2052
(fair price: $ 1720)