Cost of living in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 56% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (£10) | £15 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (£5.99) | £5.50 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.74 (£4.32) | £3.42 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.87 (£1.41) | £0.83 | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.32 (£3.25) | £2.15 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (£4.91) | £1.37 | + 258% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (£4.77) | £4.69 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (£5.42) | £1.77 | + 206% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.69 (£3.53) | £0.79 | + 349% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.77 (£1.33) | £1.64 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (£11) | £7 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.78 (£2.09) | £1.76 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.66 (£3.50) | £0.79 | + 343% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 71% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,441 (£2,587) | £1,307 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,735 (£2,056) | £1,091 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $218 (£164) | £181 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,708 (£1,284) | £686 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,316 (£989) | £568 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $109 (£82) | £117 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $45 (£34) | £22 | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $326 (£245) | £356 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $79 (£60) | £79 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (£7) | £8 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $33 (£25) | £12 | + 104% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $44 (£33) | £67 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $58 (£44) | £32 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (£62) | £60 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $89 (£67) | £64 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,000 (£18,047) | £17,989 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (£0.56) | £1.16 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (£45) | £60 | - 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $27 (£20) | £18 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (£7) | £3.17 | + 129% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (£15) | £4.75 | + 220% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $93 (£70) | £61 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $9 (£6) | £2.66 | + 144% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.25 (£3.20) | £1.39 | + 130% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (£4.86) | £3.14 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.62 (£3.48) | £1.63 | + 114% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.26 (£1.70) | £1.71 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (£19) | £14 | + 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 (£45) | £37 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (£18) | £18 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $152 (£115) | £71 | + 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $55 (£41) | £56 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (£9) | £8 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.50 (£3.38) | £2.76 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (£3.76) | £4.16 | - 10% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $430 (£323) | £420 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (£0.15) | £0.04 | + 276% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 (£38) | £37 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (£7) | £9 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
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These prices were last updated on May 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £4,673
($6,215)
in Honolulu, Hawaii
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£3,600
in Aberdeen.
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