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

Papeete travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Papeete

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

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

Cost of living in Papeete compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Papeete in 2025 is 29% 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 Papeete in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Papeete by expense type

Restaurant budget in Papeete

Lunch

$ 19/person
($ 9.7 to $ 49)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

3 course dinner

$ 39/person
($ 31 to $ 64)

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7% 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

$ 3.9 for 500ml
($ 2.4 to $ 8.7)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.5

Imported beer

$ 2.4 for 330ml
( $ 2.4)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Cappuccino

$ 3.4/cup
($ 1.5 to $ 4.9)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6

Fizzy drink

$ 3.8/can
($ 2.3 to $ 4.9)

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41% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Water bottle

$ 2.8/bottle
($ 0.9 to $ 4.9)

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24% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Papeete

1-star hotel

$ 181/night
($ 181 to $ 810)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 174

2-star hotel

$ 229/night
($ 76 to $ 489)

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38% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 166

3-star hotel

$ 302/night
($ 120 to $ 658)

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24% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 245

4-star hotel

$ 421/night
($ 211 to $ 731)

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23% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 344

5-star hotel

$ 663/night
($ 528 to $ 896)

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18% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 562

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 176/month
($ 76 to $ 379)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176

Room with kitchen

$ 321/month
($ 76 to $ 759)

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23% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 377/month
($ 106 to $ 892)

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70% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Cottage or guest house

$ 144/month
($ 123 to $ 165)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 253

Family room

$ 490/month
($ 154 to $ 1532)

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127% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 217

Supermarket food budget in Papeete

Milk

$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 2)

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48% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 2.4/500g
( $ 2.4)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Rice

$ 1.5/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Eggs

$ 5.3/12 eggs
($ 3.9 to $ 6.1)

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32% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Chicken

$ 14/kg
($ 6.8 to $ 20)

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2% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 5.8/kg
( $ 5.8)

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3% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7

Tomatoes

$ 6.5/kg
($ 4.9 to $ 7.8)

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23% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Potatoes

$ 4.9/kg
($ 2 to $ 9.7)

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52% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Water bottle

$ 1
($ 0.9 to $ 1.2)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Papeete

Bus ticket

$ 2/ticket
( $ 2)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

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)

$ 9.7
( $ 9.7)

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145% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Car hire

$ 17/24hrs
($ 16 to $ 20)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 80

Leisure activity budget in Papeete

Cinema

$ 15/ticket
($ 12 to $ 15)

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

Tennis

$ 49/hr
( $ 49)

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114% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Papeete

Cigarettes

$ 13/pack
($ 11 to $ 15)

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12% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 117
( $ 117)

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

Summer dress

$ 98
( $ 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

$ 1208
(fair price: $ 1041)

Sydney → Tahiti

$ 1794
(fair price: $ 1085)

Montreal → Tahiti

$ 1564
(fair price: $ 1417)

Auckland → Tahiti

$ 1330
(fair price: $ 714)

London → Tahiti

$ 1931
(fair price: $ 1647)

London → Bora-Bora

$ 2628
(fair price: $ 2295)