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

Mataiea travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Mataiea

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

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

Cost of living in Mataiea compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Mataiea 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 Mataiea in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Mataiea by expense type

Restaurant budget in Mataiea

Lunch

$ 16/person
($ 9.7 to $ 49)

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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 $ 42)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41

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): $ 12

Local beer

$ 5.3 for 500ml
($ 2.4 to $ 8.7)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.5

Imported beer

$ 2.7 for 330ml
($ 2.4 to $ 2.9)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

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): $ 5.6

Fizzy drink

$ 3.5/can
($ 2.3 to $ 4.4)

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29% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

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): $ 2.2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Mataiea

1-star hotel

$ 147/night
($ 147 to $ 615)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 174

2-star hotel

$ 170/night
($ 75 to $ 349)

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3% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 166

3-star hotel

$ 259/night
($ 119 to $ 541)

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6% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 245

4-star hotel

$ 383/night
($ 232 to $ 566)

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12% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 345

5-star hotel

$ 147/night
($ 147 to $ 615)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 563

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 152/month
($ 75 to $ 295)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177

Room with kitchen

$ 283/month
($ 77 to $ 676)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 263

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 273/month
($ 90 to $ 566)

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

Cottage or guest house

$ 183/month
($ 89 to $ 511)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 253

Family room

$ 477/month
($ 150 to $ 1513)

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120% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 217

Supermarket food budget in Mataiea

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): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 2.6/500g
($ 0.6 to $ 3.9)

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

Rice

$ 1.7/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
($ 3.8 to $ 6.1)

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22% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Chicken

$ 16/kg
($ 6.8 to $ 20)

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20% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 4.1/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 5.8)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7

Tomatoes

$ 5.1/kg
($ 2 to $ 7.8)

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4% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Potatoes

$ 4.8/kg
($ 2 to $ 9.7)

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

Water bottle

$ 1
($ 0.9 to $ 2.4)

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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 Mataiea

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
($ 9.7 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 Mataiea

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 Mataiea

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

$ 118
($ 118 to $ 118)

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106% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 57

Summer dress

$ 98
($ 98 to $ 98)

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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

$ 1210
(fair price: $ 1043)

Sydney → Tahiti

$ 1796
(fair price: $ 1087)

Montreal → Tahiti

$ 1566
(fair price: $ 1418)

Auckland → Tahiti

$ 1331
(fair price: $ 715)

London → Tahiti

$ 1933
(fair price: $ 1649)

London → Bora-Bora

$ 2631
(fair price: $ 2298)