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

Papenoo travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Papenoo

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

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

Cost of living in Papenoo compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Papenoo in 2025 is 39% 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 Papenoo in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Papenoo by expense type

Restaurant budget in Papenoo

Lunch

$ 16/person
($ 9.9 to $ 50)

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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 $ 43)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

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): $ 13

Local beer

$ 5.4 for 500ml
($ 2.5 to $ 8.8)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6

Imported beer

$ 2.7 for 330ml
($ 2.5 to $ 2.9)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

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): $ 5.7

Fizzy drink

$ 3.5/can
($ 2.3 to $ 4.5)

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29% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

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): $ 2.3

Hotel and accommodation budget in Papenoo

1-star hotel

$ 147/night
($ 147 to $ 612)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177

2-star hotel

$ 175/night
($ 74 to $ 370)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168

3-star hotel

$ 267/night
($ 123 to $ 562)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 248

4-star hotel

$ 375/night
($ 217 to $ 582)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 349

5-star hotel

$ 488/night
($ 488 to $ 488)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 570

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 145/month
($ 76 to $ 274)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179

Room with kitchen

$ 283/month
($ 76 to $ 682)

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7% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 273/month
($ 89 to $ 577)

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21% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226

Cottage or guest house

$ 180/month
($ 89 to $ 514)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 256

Family room

$ 480/month
($ 153 to $ 1548)

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119% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Papenoo

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): $ 1.2

Bread

$ 2.6/500g
($ 0.6 to $ 4)

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

Rice

$ 1.8/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
($ 3.9 to $ 6.2)

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22% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1

Chicken

$ 16/kg
($ 6.9 to $ 20)

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20% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Apples

$ 4.1/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 5.9)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8

Tomatoes

$ 5.2/kg
($ 2 to $ 7.9)

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4% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4

Potatoes

$ 4.8/kg
($ 2 to $ 9.9)

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

Water bottle

$ 1.1
($ 0.9 to $ 2.5)

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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 Papenoo

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
($ 9.9 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 Papenoo

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 Papenoo

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

$ 119
($ 119 to $ 119)

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

Summer dress

$ 99
($ 99 to $ 99)

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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

$ 1225
(fair price: $ 1056)

Sydney → Tahiti

$ 1819
(fair price: $ 1101)

Montreal → Tahiti

$ 1586
(fair price: $ 1437)

Auckland → Tahiti

$ 1348
(fair price: $ 724)

London → Tahiti

$ 1958
(fair price: $ 1670)

London → Bora-Bora

$ 2665
(fair price: $ 2328)