Cost of living in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 55% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (£10) | £15 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (£6) | £5.50 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.74 (£4.45) | £3.36 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.87 (£1.45) | £0.80 | + 82% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.32 (£3.35) | £2.15 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (£5.07) | £1.42 | + 257% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (£4.92) | £4.91 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (£5.59) | £1.69 | + 231% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.69 (£3.64) | £0.81 | + 351% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.77 (£1.37) | £1.64 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (£11) | £7 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.46 (£1.91) | £1.80 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.66 (£3.62) | £0.71 | + 407% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 72% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,441 (£2,670) | £1,307 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,735 (£2,122) | £1,091 | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $218 (£169) | £186 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,708 (£1,325) | £686 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,316 (£1,021) | £568 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $109 (£85) | £154 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $45 (£35) | £22 | + 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $381 (£295) | £351 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $75 (£58) | £80 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (£10) | £8 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (£20) | £12 | + 71% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $44 (£34) | £67 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $58 (£45) | £32 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (£63) | £60 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $89 (£69) | £64 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 18% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,000 (£18,623) | £17,989 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (£0.58) | £1.14 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (£47) | £60 | - 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $27 (£21) | £18 | + 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (£8) | £3.17 | + 138% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $26 (£20) | £5.88 | + 237% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $103 (£80) | £73 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $9 (£7) | £2.55 | + 177% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.82 (£2.97) | £1.49 | + 99% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.66 (£4.39) | £3.31 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $6 (£4.74) | £1.53 | + 210% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.92 (£2.27) | £1.81 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (£14) | £15 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $61 (£48) | £35 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (£19) | £18 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $152 (£118) | £67 | + 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $55 (£43) | £56 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (£8) | £7 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.50 (£3.49) | £2.76 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (£3.88) | £3.68 | + 6% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $304 (£236) | £122 | + 93% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (£0.16) | £0.04 | + 288% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 (£39) | £37 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (£7) | £9 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
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These prices were last updated on August 18, 2017.
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Cost of living in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 36% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £5,155
($6,643)
in Honolulu, Hawaii
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£3,800
in Aberdeen.
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