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 2024

On average, the cost of living in Papeete in 2024 is 33% 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 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Papeete by expense type

Restaurant budget in Papeete

Lunch

$ 18/person
($ 9.4 to $ 48)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 37/person
($ 30 to $ 62)

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4% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 13/person
($ 12 to $ 15)

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18% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 3.8 for 500ml
($ 2.4 to $ 8.4)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 2.4 for 330ml
( $ 2.4)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 3.2/cup
($ 1.5 to $ 4.7)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Fizzy drink

$ 3.7/can
($ 2.2 to $ 4.7)

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48% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 2.7/bottle
($ 0.9 to $ 4.7)

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29% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Papeete

1-star hotel

$ 175/night
($ 175 to $ 783)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 182

2-star hotel

$ 229/night
($ 74 to $ 511)

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40% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164

3-star hotel

$ 291/night
($ 105 to $ 650)

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22% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 240

4-star hotel

$ 387/night
($ 172 to $ 719)

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20% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 324

5-star hotel

$ 550/night
($ 381 to $ 867)

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17% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 472

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 209/month
($ 72 to $ 481)

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20% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 174

Room with kitchen

$ 315/month
($ 73 to $ 730)

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25% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 253

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 361/month
($ 93 to $ 849)

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66% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219

Cottage or guest house

$ 139/month
($ 119 to $ 159)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234

Family room

$ 490/month
($ 145 to $ 1448)

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125% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219

Supermarket food budget in Papeete

Milk

$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 1.9)

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55% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 1.7/500g
($ 1.1 to $ 2.4)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 1.5/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 1.9)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 5.1/12 eggs
($ 3.8 to $ 5.9)

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38% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 13/kg
($ 6.6 to $ 20)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 3.9/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 5.6)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 6.3/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 7.5)

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28% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 4.8/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 9.4)

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61% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 1
($ 0.9 to $ 1.1)

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

Public and private transport budget in Papeete

Bus ticket

$ 1.9/ticket
( $ 1.9)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Petrol

$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 1.5)

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52% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 9.4
( $ 9.4)

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164% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Car hire

$ 16/24hrs
($ 15 to $ 20)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 73

Leisure activity budget in Papeete

Cinema

$ 15/ticket
($ 12 to $ 15)

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1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 48/hr
( $ 48)

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

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Papeete

Cigarettes

$ 12/pack
($ 11 to $ 15)

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17% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 114
( $ 114)

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

Summer dress

$ 95
( $ 95)

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

Plane ticket budget

Los Angeles → Tahiti

$ 1142
(fair price: $ 970)

London → Tahiti

$ 1813
(fair price: $ 1565)

Sydney → Tahiti

$ 1576
(fair price: $ 1040)

Auckland → Tahiti

$ 1311
(fair price: $ 708)

London → Bora-Bora

$ 2553
(fair price: $ 2244)

Los Angeles → Bora-Bora

$ 1530
(fair price: $ 1310)