MTC

Travel Cost Index

Cheapest destinations in Oceania

Vanuatu — Port Vila and selected Efate sites is the cheapest destination we model in Oceania, at USD 100–130 per person per day on the ground, out of 8 ranked destinations in the region.

Ranked for 7 days, 2 travellers, mid-range style, flights included.

The ranking

#DestinationDaily, per person
1Vanuatu — Port Vila and selected Efate sitesVanuatuUSD 100–130
2New Caledonia - NouméaNew CaledoniaUSD 105–130
3American Samoa — TutuilaAmerican SamoaUSD 120–175
4Samoa — Apia and UpoluSamoaUSD 140–155
5Cook Islands — RarotongaCook IslandsUSD 170–200
6AustraliaUSD 150–250
7New ZealandUSD 180–280
8French Polynesia - Tahiti & PapeeteFrench PolynesiaUSD 355–420

All figures are modelled estimates from our own cost engine, not live booking prices. They are produced for the same scenario on every page: 7 days, 2 travellers, mid-range style, flights included.

Common questions

Cheapest destinations in Oceania — what comes first?
Vanuatu — Port Vila and selected Efate sites (Vanuatu) tops this ranking on the shared scenario used across the whole index.
How is the ranking calculated?
Every destination is priced with the same engine the trip cost calculator uses, for 7 days, two travellers, mid-range style, with flights included from the stated departure city.
Are these real prices?
No. They are modelled estimates based on typical travel costs, not live airfare or hotel availability. Use them to compare destinations, then check real prices before booking.

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