Cost of living in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 73% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden)
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Food | + 97% | |||
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Food in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 97% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Honolulu, Hawaii | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $21 (216 kr) | 117 kr | + 85% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 (140 kr) | 93 kr | + 50% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (73 kr) | 55 kr | + 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.84 (19 kr) | 15 kr | + 23% | |
12 eggs, large | $8 (82 kr) | 38 kr | + 114% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (75 kr) | 34 kr | + 117% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (78 kr) | 53 kr | + 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.45 (46 kr) | 33 kr | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.94 (30 kr) | 16 kr | + 87% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $7 (77 kr) | 19 kr | + 310% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $22 (227 kr) | 103 kr | + 120% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $3.96 (41 kr) | 23 kr | + 77% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.93 (41 kr) | 14 kr | + 200% | |
Housing | + 158% | |||
Housing in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 158% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,844 (39,819 kr) | 15,740 kr | + 153% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,138 (32,501 kr) | 11,553 kr | + 181% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $402 (4,165 kr) | 2,326 kr | + 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,694 (27,903 kr) | 9,190 kr | + 204% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,101 (21,761 kr) | 6,226 kr | + 250% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $226 (2,339 kr) | 410 kr | + 470% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $81 (837 kr) | 359 kr | + 133% | |
40” flat screen tv | $411 (4,261 kr) | 4,279 kr | - 0% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $166 (1,724 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 52% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (155 kr) | 67 kr | + 133% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (281 kr) | 166 kr | + 69% | |
Clothes | + 44% | |||
Clothes in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $66 (689 kr) | 992 kr | - 31% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $80 (832 kr) | 419 kr | + 99% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $107 (1,110 kr) | 933 kr | + 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $208 (2,159 kr) | 1,129 kr | + 91% | |
Transportation | + 6% | |||
Transportation in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $31,097 (322,098 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.32 (14 kr) | 17 kr | - 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $68 (705 kr) | 606 kr | + 16% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (218 kr) | 319 kr | - 32% | |
Personal Care | + 104% | |||
Personal Care in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 104% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Honolulu, Hawaii | Malmo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (103 kr) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $29 (297 kr) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $130 (1,342 kr) | 260 kr | + 416% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (89 kr) | 41 kr | + 117% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (63 kr) | 31 kr | + 105% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (80 kr) | 28 kr | + 182% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.45 (56 kr) | 28 kr | + 99% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.68 (28 kr) | 21 kr | + 30% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $40 (414 kr) | 295 kr | + 40% | |
Entertainment | + 39% | |||
Entertainment in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Honolulu, Hawaii | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $67 (692 kr) | 415 kr | + 67% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $32 (336 kr) | 274 kr | + 23% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $167 (1,735 kr) | 819 kr | + 112% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $114 (1,181 kr) | 750 kr | + 58% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (139 kr) | 140 kr | - 1% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $7 (68 kr) | 42 kr | + 61% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (77 kr) | 72 kr | + 7% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $414 (4,293 kr) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (1.89 kr) | 1.78 kr | + 6% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $63 (650 kr) | 290 kr | + 125% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $12 (120 kr) | 67 kr | + 80% | |
TOTAL | + 73% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 394 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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