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- Honolulu, Hawaii
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Cost of living in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 56% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (C$17) | C$15 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (C$10) | C$9 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.74 (C$7) | C$5.69 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.87 (C$2.39) | C$2.17 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.32 (C$5.51) | C$4.84 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (C$8) | C$2.90 | + 187% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (C$8) | C$10 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (C$9) | C$4.00 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.69 (C$5.99) | C$3.31 | + 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.77 (C$2.26) | C$3.07 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (C$18) | C$16 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.84 (C$3.62) | C$2.51 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.66 (C$5.95) | C$2.07 | + 187% | |
| Housing | + 132% | |||
| Housing in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 132% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,441 (C$4,391) | C$1,576 | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,735 (C$3,490) | C$1,122 | + 211% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $218 (C$278) | C$109 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,708 (C$2,180) | C$1,019 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,316 (C$1,679) | C$774 | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $109 (C$139) | C$66 | + 109% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $45 (C$58) | C$40 | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $338 (C$431) | C$377 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $83 (C$106) | C$98 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (C$15) | C$9 | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $35 (C$45) | C$23 | + 94% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $44 (C$56) | C$59 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $58 (C$74) | C$40 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (C$104) | C$93 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $89 (C$113) | C$92 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,000 (C$30,629) | C$22,749 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (C$0.96) | C$1.26 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (C$77) | C$65 | + 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $27 (C$34) | C$31 | + 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 47% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (C$12) | C$8 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (C$26) | C$20 | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $93 (C$118) | C$96 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $9 (C$11) | C$6 | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.25 (C$5.43) | C$3.72 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (C$8) | C$2.83 | + 191% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.62 (C$5.90) | C$3.09 | + 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.26 (C$2.89) | C$2.46 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (C$32) | C$19 | + 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $59 (C$75) | C$46 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (C$31) | C$26 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $152 (C$195) | C$101 | + 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $55 (C$70) | C$87 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (C$14) | C$9 | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.50 (C$5.74) | C$5.53 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (C$6) | C$5.67 | + 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $430 (C$548) | C$549 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (C$0.26) | C$1.04 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 (C$65) | C$35 | + 84% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (C$12) | C$10 | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,425 prices entered by 436 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 54% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$7,682
($6,020)
in Honolulu, Hawaii
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$5,000
in Abbotsford.
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