Island in Society Islands, French Polynesia
Cost of living in Tahiti
How much a month costs in Tahiti
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $3,300–4,900 (F350,000–520,000).
Prices in Tahiti
Typical 2026 ranges in XPF, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | XPF | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | F90,000–160,000 | $849–1,510 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | F70,000–120,000 | $660–1,130 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | F3,500–5,500 | $33–52 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | F12,000–25,000 | $113–236 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | F1,200–2,000 | $11.3–18.9 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | F3,000–5,500 | $28–52 |
| Cappuccino | F450–650 | $4.2–6.1 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | F600–900 | $5.7–8.5 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | F200–350 | $1.9–3.3 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | F1,500–2,500 | $14–24 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | F5,000–9,000 | $47–85 |
| 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 Tahiti
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 Tahiti?
About $1,890–2,640 on a lean budget, $3,300–4,900 for a comfortable month and $6,600–11,310 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Tahiti?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs F90,000–160,000 ($849–1,510) a month in the center and F70,000–120,000 ($660–1,130) outside it.
How much does food cost in Tahiti?
A local meal is F1,200–2,000 ($11.3–18.9); a mid-range restaurant is F3,000–5,500 ($28–52) per person.
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Tahiti Tourisme
- Air Tahiti
- Aremiti ferries
- 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 Spotted something out of date?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.