- Cost of Living
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- Honolulu, Hawaii
- Abbotsford
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Cost of living in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 61% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (C$17) | C$14 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (C$10) | C$8 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.74 (C$7) | C$5.67 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.87 (C$2.30) | C$2.40 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.32 (C$5.31) | C$4.13 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (C$8) | C$2.54 | + 215% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (C$8) | C$9 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (C$9) | C$3.55 | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.69 (C$5.76) | C$3.02 | + 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.77 (C$2.17) | C$2.26 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (C$17) | C$15 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.46 (C$3.02) | C$2.18 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.66 (C$5.73) | C$1.87 | + 207% | |
| Housing | + 148% | |||
| Housing in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 148% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,441 (C$4,228) | C$1,186 | + 256% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,735 (C$3,360) | C$982 | + 242% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $218 (C$268) | C$104 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,708 (C$2,099) | C$919 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,316 (C$1,616) | C$695 | + 133% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $109 (C$134) | C$64 | + 108% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $45 (C$56) | C$39 | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $381 (C$468) | C$393 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $75 (C$92) | C$111 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (C$16) | C$10 | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (C$32) | C$25 | + 31% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 43% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $44 (C$54) | C$61 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $58 (C$71) | C$41 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (C$101) | C$95 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $89 (C$109) | C$87 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,000 (C$29,488) | C$23,851 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (C$0.92) | C$1.19 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (C$74) | C$47 | + 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $27 (C$33) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 64% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (C$12) | C$7 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $26 (C$31) | C$20 | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $103 (C$127) | C$85 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $9 (C$11) | C$6 | + 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.82 (C$4.70) | C$2.88 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.66 (C$7) | C$3.82 | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $6 (C$8) | C$3.16 | + 138% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.92 (C$3.59) | C$2.53 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (C$22) | C$19 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $61 (C$75) | C$45 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (C$29) | C$26 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $152 (C$187) | C$84 | + 124% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $55 (C$68) | C$89 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (C$13) | C$9 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.50 (C$5.53) | C$5.72 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (C$6) | C$5.43 | + 13% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $461 (C$566) | C$850 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (C$0.25) | C$1.04 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 (C$62) | C$34 | + 82% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (C$12) | C$10 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
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These prices were last updated on September 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,115
($4,977)
in Honolulu, Hawaii
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,900
in Abbotsford.
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