Cost of Living in Honolulu
Summary of cost of living in Honolulu, HI, United States:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $6,460.7, excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,751.6, excluding rent.
- Honolulu is 45.4% more expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Honolulu is, on average, 87.3% higher than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $25.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $130.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $15.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | $10.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $11.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | $9.26 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | $4.90 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | $3.54 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $2.23 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | $6.37 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | $4.57 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | $8.23 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | $12.77 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | $9.17 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | $9.21 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $3.71 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $2.29 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $3.16 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $4.12 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $2.06 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $2.07 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | $5.01 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | $3.40 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $20.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | $2.71 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $6.09 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $12.56 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $3.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $89.50 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $3.50 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | $4.20 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $44.80 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $1.26 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $35,628.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $27,002.56 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $254.85 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $70.48 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $68.56 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | $63.67 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $32.00 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | $19.97 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $2,134.67 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $27,098.33 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $62.99 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $46.66 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $101.11 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | $131.55 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $2,802.00 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $1,949.23 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $4,973.33 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $3,776.67 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $807.53 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $669.28 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $4,124.50 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.23 | |
Prices in Honolulu, Hawaii
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Last update: 15 May 2026
Last update: 15 May 2026
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