Cost of living in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States compared to Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
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Food | + 85% | |||
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Food in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 85% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (£10) | £4.63 | + 109% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (£5.71) | £4.93 | + 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.74 (£4.11) | £3.67 | + 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.87 (£1.34) | £0.81 | + 64% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.32 (£3.09) | £2.67 | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (£4.68) | £1.31 | + 258% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (£4.54) | £5.00 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (£5.16) | £2.07 | + 150% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.69 (£3.36) | £1.14 | + 195% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.77 (£1.27) | £1.25 | + 1% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (£10) | £6 | + 58% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.84 (£2.03) | £2.25 | - 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.66 (£3.34) | £1.00 | + 234% | |
Housing | + 49% | |||
Housing in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,441 (£2,464) | £793 | + 211% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,735 (£1,958) | £1,510 | + 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $218 (£156) | £159 | - 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,708 (£1,223) | £1,458 | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,316 (£942) | £397 | + 137% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $109 (£78) | £250 | - 69% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $45 (£33) | £23 | + 39% | |
40” flat screen TV | $338 (£242) | £320 | - 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $83 (£59) | £85 | - 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (£8) | £6.00 | + 41% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $35 (£25) | £11 | + 130% | |
Clothes | + 12% | |||
Clothes in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $44 (£31) | £71 | - 56% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $58 (£42) | £28 | + 51% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (£59) | £46 | + 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $89 (£64) | £72 | - 11% | |
Transportation | - 0% | |||
Transportation in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 0% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,000 (£17,186) | £19,356 | - 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (£0.54) | £1.24 | - 57% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (£43) | £32 | + 36% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $27 (£19) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 42% | |||
Personal Care in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (£7) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (£14) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $93 (£66) | £50 | + 33% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $9 (£6) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.25 (£3.04) | £1.02 | + 200% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (£4.62) | £1.60 | + 188% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.62 (£3.31) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.26 (£1.62) | £1.25 | + 30% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (£18) | £10 | + 78% | |
Entertainment | + 10% | |||
Entertainment in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 (£43) | £26 | + 64% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $24 (£17) | £12 | + 38% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $152 (£109) | £33 | + 230% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $55 (£39) | £56 | - 29% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (£8) | £6 | + 31% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.50 (£3.22) | £3.25 | - 1% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (£3.58) | £3.87 | - 7% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $430 (£308) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (£0.14) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 (£36) | £42 | - 14% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (£7) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 37% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £3,146
($4,393)
in Honolulu, Hawaii
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£2,300
in Aberystwyth.
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