Cost of living in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Summary of cost of living in Honolulu, Hawaii

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $7,388
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $4,551
  • WARNING!  These estimates are currently based on just a small amount of data. They provide a decent starting assumption, but they are not yet completely reliable.

List of prices in Honolulu, Hawaii
Current as of Mar 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $21
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $13
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $7
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $1.84
12 eggs, large $8
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $7
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $8
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $4.45
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $2.94
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $7
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $22
2 liters of coca-cola $3.96
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $3.93
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $3,844
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $3,138
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $402
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $2,694
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $2,101
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $226
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $81
40” flat screen tv $411
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $166
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $15
Hourly rate for cleaning help $27
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $66
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $80
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $107
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $208
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $31,097
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $1.32
Monthly ticket public transport $68
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $21
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $10
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $29
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $130
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $9
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $6
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $8
4 rolls of toilet paper $5.45
Tube of toothpaste $2.68
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $40
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $67
2 tickets to the movies $32
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $167
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $114
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $13
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $7
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $7
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $414
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) $0.18
1 month of gym membership in business district $63
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $12
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on 281 prices entered by 30 different people.
Latest price update: March 18, 2024

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