On a backpacker budget, prepare to spend around 7,900 XPF per day. On this budget, you'll be staying in a dorm room, cooking all of your meals, doing cheap activities like hiking and snorkeling, limiting your drinking, and sticking to just one island/archipelago.
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Tahiti is a relatively cheap island because it is the main island. Many local people live here and there are big supermarkets on the island. Because the island is not that popular with tourists, you also pay relatively little for accommodation here. Huahine is also a relatively cheap island.
Yes, Fiji is expensive. But what you need to understand is that their economy relies on tourism and the prices really help them out. Many of the prices are geared towards wealthy tourists, not budget travelers so you must be smart to travel cheaply in Fiji!
Both the Maldives and Bora Bora are expensive luxury destinations. In general, it will be easier to spend less on a trip to The Maldives. In the Maldives, 3-star accommodations are available that are highly rated, while in Bora Bora there are very few hotels or resorts that are not 5-star luxury resorts.
Affordability. It actually costs less to stay at a resort in Tahiti than a basic hotel in Maui! Surprisingly, I found Tahiti a relatively affordable destination — at least compared to Hawaii, especially more popular islands like Maui.
The Kardashians traveled on Air Tahiti Nui, Tahiti's international airline. While the entire family stayed in Tahiti's signature overwater bungalows, Kris and Bruce Jenner, Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries spent their time at the Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa's two $5,000-a-night Presidential villas.
Vanuatu is the cheapest Pacific Island destination for those who don't want to stray too far! Not wanting to stray too far? Vanuatu is great for its proximity to home and boasts affordable accommodation among the South Pacific Island destinations.
A visa is not required for this destination for a stay of up to 90 days in any 180 day period. Please keep in mind that while a visa is not required, you must: Hold a passport valid for at least six months beyond your date of country exit and with one blank visa page.
Bora Bora is world-famous for its vibrant turquoise lagoon, soft, white sandy stretches of beach and luxurious resorts. With such a dreamlike setting, this magical island is, unsurprisingly, a great spot to plan a getaway.
As an Asian country with a range of budget options, Bali is much more affordable than Fiji. If you want to save money it is easy to do in Bali. If you are comparing a similar experience (say Western-style 4-star resorts, with Kids club, and resort-style food) then the prices are quite similar.
Overall, the cost of a trip to the Maldives can be high due to the remote location and the luxury offerings of many resorts. It's recommended to plan ahead and research your options to find the best deals and options for your budget and preferences.
Overall, Aruba is expensive. Being an island in the Caribbean it's easy to spend a ton of cash on expensive resorts, flashy dinners, and high-cost cocktails. But, a trip to Aruba really doesn't have to cost you too much money. You can travel to Aruba on a budget.
A vacation in the Maldives tends to be more expensive than one in Tahiti too. The first reason for that is the Maldives focuses almost exclusively on upmarket resorts, and subsequently very few other accommodation options exist.
Scenery.Both countries have stunning turquoise waters, and pristine white sandy beaches. Tahiti has a mountain backdrop and beautiful lagoons.In the Maldives it has a more “deserted” island feel as there is usually nothing but water in the horizon.