Cost of living in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Summary of cost of living in Honolulu, Hawaii

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $5,772
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $3,438
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on data that may have some inconsistencies at the moment. They already provide a decent estimate but they are not currently bullet-proof.

List of prices in Honolulu, Hawaii
Current as of May 2022.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $17
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $10
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $5.86
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $1.47
12 eggs, large $7
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $6
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $10
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $4.02
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $2.78
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $5.25
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $15
2 liters of coca-cola $3.24
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $3.16
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $2,754
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $2,396
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $208
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $2,087
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $1,563
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $118
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $56
40” flat screen tv $268
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $118
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $12
Hourly rate for cleaning help $22
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $41
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $56
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $97
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $125
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $28,295
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $1.22
Monthly ticket public transport $66
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $19
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $8
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $20
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $114
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $8
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $4.50
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $5.32
4 rolls of toilet paper $4.86
Tube of toothpaste $1.83
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $29
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $60
2 tickets to the movies $28
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $157
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $90
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $13
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $5.49
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $7
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $415
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) $0.20
1 month of gym membership in business district $75
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $12
Some of these prices have some inconsistencies. They already provide a reliable comparison but they are not bullet-proof. They are based on 204 prices entered by 32 different people.
Latest price update: May 20, 2022

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