Tahiti travel budget

Tahiti: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Tahiti

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 122 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 21 per person
  • $ 7.6 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2496* (267722 F CFP)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 233 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 43 per person
  • $ 11 per person
  • $ 15 per person

Total budget:

$ 5139* (551194 F CFP)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 339 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 69 per person
  • $ 8.4 per person
  • $ 29 per person

Total budget:

$ 7674* (823116 F CFP)

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



Cost of living in Tahiti compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Tahiti in 2024 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 Tahiti in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Tahiti by expense type

Restaurant budget in Tahiti

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Tahiti is 4% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 18/person
($ 9.3 to $ 47)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 37/person
($ 29 to $ 62)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 13/person
($ 12 to $ 15)

18% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 3.8 for 500ml
($ 2.3 to $ 8.3)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.3 for 330ml
( $ 2.3)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.2/cup
($ 1.4 to $ 4.7)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 3.7/can
($ 2.2 to $ 4.7)

48% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.7/bottle
($ 0.9 to $ 4.7)

29% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Tahiti

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Tahiti is 28% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 185/night
($ 185 to $ 836)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 181
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 198/night
($ 76 to $ 413)

22% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 268/night
($ 108 to $ 570)

13% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 238
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 410/night
($ 219 to $ 686)

28% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 322
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 630/night
($ 484 to $ 894)

35% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 468
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 171/month
($ 73 to $ 372)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 173
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 310/month
($ 76 to $ 709)

24% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 252
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 374/month
($ 101 to $ 862)

73% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 217
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 143/month
($ 139 to $ 145)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 233
Family room
Family room
$ 485/month
($ 144 to $ 1384)

124% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 217

Supermarket food budget in Tahiti

On average, the price of supermarket food in Tahiti is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 1.9)

55% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.7/500g
($ 1.1 to $ 2.3)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 1.4/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 1.9)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 5.1/12 eggs
($ 3.8 to $ 5.9)

38% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 13/kg
($ 6.6 to $ 19)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 3.9/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 5.6)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 6.2/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 7.4)

28% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 4.8/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 9.3)

61% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1
($ 0.9 to $ 1.1)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Tahiti

On average, the price of transport in Tahiti is 64% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.9/ticket
( $ 1.9)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 1.4)

52% 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)
$ 9.3
( $ 9.3)

164% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Leisure activity budget in Tahiti

On average, budget for leisure activities in Tahiti is 61% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 15/ticket
($ 12 to $ 15)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 47/hr
( $ 47)

121% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Tahiti

On average, shopping budget in Tahiti is 82% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 12/pack
($ 11 to $ 15)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.9
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 113
( $ 113)

114% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 94
( $ 94)

115% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Los Angeles → Tahiti
Los Angeles  → Tahiti
Los Angeles  → Tahiti
$ 1134
(fair price: $ 963)
London → Tahiti
London → Tahiti
London → Tahiti
$ 1801
(fair price: $ 1554)
Sydney → Tahiti
Sydney → Tahiti
Sydney → Tahiti
$ 1566
(fair price: $ 1033)
Auckland → Tahiti
Auckland → Tahiti
Auckland → Tahiti
$ 1302
(fair price: $ 703)
Montreal → Tahiti
Montreal → Tahiti
Montreal → Tahiti
$ 1563
(fair price: $ 1371)
New York City → Tahiti
New York City → Tahiti
New York City → Tahiti
$ 1341
(fair price: $ 1073)

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About this information on the cost of living in Tahiti

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

The information about the cost of living in Tahiti was updated on 25-09-2024.

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