Island in Society Islands, French Polynesia

Cost of living in Moorea

Updated October 2026Sources

How much a month costs in Moorea

For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $3,300–4,900 (F350,000–520,000).

Lean$1,890–2,640F200,000–280,000 · Room or studio, local food

Comfortable$3,300–4,900F350,000–520,000 · 1-bed apartment, eating out daily

Luxury$7,540–14,140F800,000–1.5M · Upscale apartment, restaurants, taxis

Prices in Moorea

Typical 2026 ranges in XPF, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.

Item	XPF	US$
Housing
1-bedroom apartment, center (month)	F70,000–130,000	$660–1,230
1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month)	F55,000–100,000	$519–943
Mid-range hotel room (night)	F14,000–28,000	$132–264
Food and drink
Local meal or street food	F1,200–2,200	$11–21
Mid-range restaurant, per person	F3,500–6,000	$33–57
Cappuccino	F450–650	$4.2–6.1
Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar	F600–1,000	$5.7–9.4
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.

Place	Comfortable month	Value
Tahiti	$3,300–4,900	—
Moorea	$3,300–4,900	—
Rangiroa	$3,770–5,660	—
Bora Bora	$4,240–6,130	—

Cheaper alternatives to Moorea

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 Moorea?

About $1,890–2,640 on a lean budget, $3,300–4,900 for a comfortable month and $7,540–14,140 for a luxury one, rent included.

How much is rent in Moorea?

A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs F70,000–130,000 ($660–1,230) a month in the center and F55,000–100,000 ($519–943) outside it.

How much does food cost in Moorea?

A local meal is F1,200–2,200 ($11–21); a mid-range restaurant is F3,500–6,000 ($33–57) per person.

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Sources

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 Spotted something out of date?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.