Island in Society Islands, French Polynesia
Cost of living in Bora Bora
How much a month costs in Bora Bora
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $4,240–6,130 (F450,000–650,000).
Prices in Bora Bora
Typical 2026 ranges in XPF, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | XPF | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | F18,000–35,000 | $170–330 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | F1,500–2,500 | $14–24 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | F4,000–7,000 | $38–66 |
| Cappuccino | F450–700 | $4.2–6.6 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | F800–1,200 | $7.5–11.3 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | F3,000–5,000 | $28–47 |
Cost of living across French Polynesia
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
Cheaper alternatives to Bora Bora
Similar safety, lower cost, in Oceania.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Rotorua | New Zealand | $1,960–2,690 |
| Taupo | New Zealand | $1,960–2,690 |
| Bay of Islands | New Zealand | $2,020–2,810 |
| Christchurch | New Zealand | $2,130–2,810 |
| Wellington | New Zealand | $2,360–3,090 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Bora Bora?
About $2,360–3,300 on a lean budget, $4,240–6,130 for a comfortable month and $11,310–28,290 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Bora Bora?
A local meal is F1,500–2,500 ($14–24); a mid-range restaurant is F4,000–7,000 ($38–66) per person.
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Air Tahiti
- Tahiti Tourisme
- Vini (mobile operator)
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.