- 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 | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (C$17) | C$14 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (C$10) | C$8 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.74 (C$7) | C$6 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.87 (C$2.34) | C$2.38 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.32 (C$5.42) | C$4.08 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (C$8) | C$2.62 | + 213% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (C$8) | C$10 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (C$9) | C$3.73 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.69 (C$5.88) | C$2.90 | + 103% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.77 (C$2.22) | C$2.89 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (C$18) | C$16 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.52 (C$3.16) | C$2.31 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.66 (C$5.84) | C$1.76 | + 232% | |
| Housing | + 150% | |||
| Housing in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 150% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,441 (C$4,315) | C$1,186 | + 264% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,735 (C$3,429) | C$982 | + 249% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $218 (C$273) | C$117 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,708 (C$2,142) | C$919 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,316 (C$1,650) | C$695 | + 137% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $109 (C$137) | C$64 | + 113% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $45 (C$57) | C$39 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $371 (C$465) | C$392 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $75 (C$94) | C$111 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (C$18) | C$10 | + 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (C$33) | C$26 | + 25% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 45% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $44 (C$55) | C$61 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $58 (C$73) | C$41 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (C$103) | C$95 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $89 (C$111) | C$87 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,000 (C$30,095) | C$22,684 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (C$0.94) | C$1.19 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (C$75) | C$47 | + 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $27 (C$34) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 61% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (C$12) | C$8 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $26 (C$32) | C$20 | + 60% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $97 (C$121) | C$85 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $10 (C$12) | C$7 | + 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.91 (C$4.90) | C$3.90 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.74 (C$7) | C$3.90 | + 85% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $6 (C$8) | C$3.21 | + 146% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.32 (C$4.17) | C$2.46 | + 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (C$22) | C$19 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $61 (C$77) | C$43 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (C$30) | C$27 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $152 (C$191) | C$84 | + 129% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $55 (C$69) | C$93 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (C$14) | C$9 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.50 (C$5.64) | C$5.44 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (C$6) | C$5.57 | + 13% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $304 (C$381) | C$141 | + 170% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (C$0.25) | C$2.00 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 (C$64) | C$34 | + 87% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (C$12) | C$10 | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
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These prices were last updated on July 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,253
($4,189)
in Honolulu, Hawaii
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,600
in Abbotsford.
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