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

Pirae travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Pirae

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

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

Cost of living in Pirae compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Pirae in 2025 is 53% 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 Pirae in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Pirae by expense type

Restaurant budget in Pirae

Lunch

$ 16/person
($ 9.9 to $ 50)

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

3 course dinner

$ 33/person
($ 31 to $ 43)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

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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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

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

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 4.1/cup
($ 1.5 to $ 4.9)

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

Fizzy drink

$ 3.5/can
($ 2.4 to $ 4.5)

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37% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 2.6/bottle
($ 0.9 to $ 4.9)

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21% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Pirae

1-star hotel

$ 176/night
($ 176 to $ 814)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 170

2-star hotel

$ 209/night
($ 80 to $ 444)

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25% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167

3-star hotel

$ 301/night
($ 126 to $ 640)

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

4-star hotel

$ 424/night
($ 219 to $ 717)

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22% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 350

5-star hotel

$ 613/night
($ 515 to $ 823)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 586

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 170/month
($ 76 to $ 367)

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4% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177

Room with kitchen

$ 315/month
($ 76 to $ 764)

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19% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 267

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 338/month
($ 83 to $ 799)

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52% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224

Cottage or guest house

$ 180/month
($ 84 to $ 583)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257

Family room

$ 488/month
($ 157 to $ 1566)

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125% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218

Supermarket food budget in Pirae

Milk

$ 2/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 3.5)

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90% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

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

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Rice

$ 1.8/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 4.9/12 eggs
($ 3.9 to $ 6.2)

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12% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Chicken

$ 16/kg
($ 6.9 to $ 20)

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27% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 4.1/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 5.9)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 5.2/kg
($ 2 to $ 7.9)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 4.8/kg
($ 2 to $ 9.9)

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64% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 1.1
($ 0.9 to $ 2.5)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in Pirae

Petrol

$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 1.5)

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72% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 15
($ 9.9 to $ 20)

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321% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Leisure activity budget in Pirae

Cinema

$ 15/ticket
($ 15 to $ 15)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Pirae

Cigarettes

$ 15/pack
($ 13 to $ 20)

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42% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.4

Levi's jeans

$ 119
($ 119 to $ 119)

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124% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53

Summer dress

$ 99
($ 99 to $ 99)

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127% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Tahiti

$ 1519
(fair price: $ 1400)

Los Angeles → Tahiti

$ 1216
(fair price: $ 1055)

London → Tahiti

$ 1932
(fair price: $ 1654)

Sydney → Tahiti

$ 1814
(fair price: $ 1090)

London → Bora-Bora

$ 2577
(fair price: $ 2282)

Auckland → Tahiti

$ 1325
(fair price: $ 708)