Paea travel budget

Paea: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Paea

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 119 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 23 per person
  • $ 0 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2288* (231882 F CFP)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 240 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 43 per person
  • $ 7.4 per person
  • $ 15 per person

Total budget:

$ 5175* (524468 F CFP)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 340 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 66 per person
  • $ 7.4 per person
  • $ 30 per person

Total budget:

$ 7627* (773094 F CFP)

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



Cost of living in Paea compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Paea in 2025 is 40% 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 Paea in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Paea by expense type

Restaurant budget in Paea

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Paea is 8% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Restaurant: sample prices in Paea (compared to United States)2222424213136.66.61616333314145.45.4United StatesPaeaLunch3 course dinnerMcDonald's mealLocal beer0246810121416182022242628303234363840424446
Lunch
Lunch
$ 16/person
($ 9.9 to $ 50)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 33/person
($ 31 to $ 43)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 14/person
($ 13 to $ 15)

13% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Local beer
Local beer
$ 5.4 for 500ml
($ 2.5 to $ 8.8)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.7 for 330ml
($ 2.5 to $ 2.9)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.1/cup
($ 1.5 to $ 4.9)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 3.5/can
($ 2.4 to $ 4.5)

29% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.6/bottle
($ 0.9 to $ 4.9)

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

Hotel and accommodation budget in Paea

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Paea is 16% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Hotel: sample prices in Paea (compared to United States)169169249249350350179179257257189189292292387387163163176176United StatesPaea2-star hotel3-star hotel4-star hotelHostel/Youth HostelCottage or guest house0255075100125150175200225250275300325350375400425
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 155/night
($ 155 to $ 799)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 189/night
($ 75 to $ 449)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 292/night
($ 126 to $ 638)

18% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 249
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 387/night
($ 216 to $ 651)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 350
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 590/night
($ 488 to $ 837)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 571
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 163/month
($ 76 to $ 361)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 294/month
($ 76 to $ 726)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 314/month
($ 86 to $ 797)

40% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 176/month
($ 91 to $ 517)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257
Family room
Family room
$ 469/month
($ 155 to $ 1531)

113% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Paea

On average, the price of supermarket food in Paea is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Food: sample prices in Paea (compared to United States)4.14.114145.45.43.23.24.94.916165.25.24.84.8United StatesPaeaEggsChickenTomatoesPotatoes01234567891011121314151617
Milk
Milk
$ 2/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 3.5)

76% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2
Bread
Bread
$ 2.6/500g
($ 0.6 to $ 4)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 1.8/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 4.9/12 eggs
($ 3.9 to $ 6.2)

22% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 16/kg
($ 6.9 to $ 20)

20% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 4.1/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 5.9)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 5.2/kg
($ 2 to $ 7.9)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 4.8/kg
($ 2 to $ 9.9)

48% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.1
($ 0.9 to $ 2.5)

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

Public and private transport budget in Paea

On average, the price of transport in Paea is 157% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Transport: sample prices in Paea (compared to United States)111.51.5United StatesPaeaPetrol00.10.20.30.40.50.60.70.80.911.11.21.31.41.51.6
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 1.5)

47% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 15
($ 9.9 to $ 20)

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

Leisure activity budget in Paea

On average, budget for leisure activities in Paea is 3% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 15/ticket
($ 15 to $ 15)

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

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Paea

On average, shopping budget in Paea is 84% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 15/pack
($ 13 to $ 20)

35% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 119
($ 119 to $ 119)

106% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 99
($ 99 to $ 99)

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

Plane ticket budget

Los Angeles → Tahiti
Los Angeles  → Tahiti
Los Angeles  → Tahiti
$ 1227
(fair price: $ 1058)
Sydney → Tahiti
Sydney → Tahiti
Sydney → Tahiti
$ 1822
(fair price: $ 1102)
Montreal → Tahiti
Montreal → Tahiti
Montreal → Tahiti
$ 1588
(fair price: $ 1439)
Auckland → Tahiti
Auckland → Tahiti
Auckland → Tahiti
$ 1350
(fair price: $ 725)
London → Tahiti
London → Tahiti
London → Tahiti
$ 1961
(fair price: $ 1673)
London → Bora-Bora
London → Bora-Bora
London → Bora-Bora
$ 2669
(fair price: $ 2331)



About this information on the cost of living in Paea

The information about the cost of living in Paea shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Paea was updated on 29-03-2025.

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