What does Bora Bora cost?
Bora Bora is expensive — there's no way around it. Almost everything has to be imported (7,000 km from the nearest continent!), and the island has deliberately specialized in luxury tourism. The currency is the CFP Franc (XPF), pegged to the Euro: 1 EUR = 119.33 XPF.
Typical Prices (Guidelines 2025/2026)
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Baguette in the supermarket | 200–300 XPF (1.70–2.50€) |
| Lunch at a local snack | 1,200–2,000 XPF (10–17€) |
| Dinner at a resort restaurant | 5,000–12,000 XPF (42–100€) |
| Beer (Hinano, 0.33l) | 500–800 XPF (4–7€) in the restaurant |
| Bottle of wine (imported) | 2,000–5,000 XPF (17–42€) |
| Guesthouse (double room) | 12,000–25,000 XPF (100–210€) |
| Overwater bungalow (luxury resort) | 80,000–200,000 XPF (670–1,680€) |
| Lagoon tour (full day) | 10,000–15,000 XPF (84–126€) |
| Dive (certified) | 8,000–12,000 XPF (67–100€) |
| Bicycle rental (per day) | 2,000–3,000 XPF (17–25€) |
| Boat shuttle (Resort → Vaitape) | Usually included in the resort price |
