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 6,355.4$, excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,723.4$, excluding rent.
- Honolulu is 50.3% more expensive than Austin (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Honolulu is, on average, 32.6% higher than in Austin.
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) | 128.00 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 15.50 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 10.00 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 10.50 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 8.28 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.47 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 3.41 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 2.09 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 6.23 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 3.88 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 7.60 $ | |
| 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) | 3.56 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 2.23 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 3.07 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 4.12 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 2.02 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 2.08 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 5.01 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 3.36 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.97 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.75 $ | |
| 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) | 1.22 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 35,628.00 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 26,450.17 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 249.37 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 71.27 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 68.56 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 68.86 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 32.00 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 19.94 $ | |
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 | 27,546.92 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 57.99 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 46.66 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 103.47 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 131.55 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,609.33 $ | |
| 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 | 3,799.00 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 823.96 $ | |
| 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) | 4,154.31 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.23 | |
Prices in Honolulu, Hawaii
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Last update: 2 March 2026
Last update: 2 March 2026
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