- Cost of Living
- United States
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- Honolulu, Hawaii
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 71% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (C$18) | C$14 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (C$11) | C$8 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.74 (C$8) | C$6 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.87 (C$2.51) | C$2.38 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.32 (C$5.79) | C$4.08 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (C$9) | C$2.62 | + 235% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (C$9) | C$10 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (C$10) | C$3.73 | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.69 (C$6) | C$2.90 | + 117% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.77 (C$2.37) | C$2.89 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (C$19) | C$16 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.66 (C$3.56) | C$2.31 | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.66 (C$6) | C$1.76 | + 255% | |
| Housing | + 171% | |||
| Housing in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 171% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,441 (C$4,615) | C$1,145 | + 303% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,735 (C$3,668) | C$990 | + 270% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $218 (C$292) | C$117 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,708 (C$2,291) | C$919 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,316 (C$1,765) | C$695 | + 154% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $109 (C$146) | C$64 | + 127% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $45 (C$61) | C$39 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $388 (C$521) | C$392 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $85 (C$114) | C$111 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (C$19) | C$10 | + 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $28 (C$38) | C$26 | + 44% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 59% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $44 (C$59) | C$61 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $58 (C$78) | C$41 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (C$110) | C$95 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $89 (C$119) | C$87 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,000 (C$32,191) | C$22,684 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (C$1.01) | C$1.19 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (C$80) | C$47 | + 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $28 (C$37) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 87% | |||
| Personal Care in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 87% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (C$13) | C$8 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $33 (C$45) | C$20 | + 123% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $107 (C$144) | C$85 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $9 (C$13) | C$7 | + 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.81 (C$5.11) | C$3.90 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (C$9) | C$3.90 | + 128% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $6 (C$8) | C$3.21 | + 161% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.77 (C$3.72) | C$2.46 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (C$26) | C$19 | + 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $58 (C$77) | C$43 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (C$32) | C$27 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $101 (C$136) | C$84 | + 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $55 (C$74) | C$93 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (C$14) | C$9 | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.50 (C$6) | C$5.44 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (C$7) | C$5.57 | + 20% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $293 (C$392) | C$141 | + 178% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (C$0.27) | C$2.00 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 (C$68) | C$34 | + 100% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (C$13) | C$10 | + 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,182 prices entered by 231 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2017.
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Cost of living in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 64% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,095
($3,053)
in Honolulu, Hawaii
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$2,500
in Abbotsford.
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