Travel budget and cost of living in Hilo (Hawaii) how much does a trip cost?

Hilo travel budget

Hilo: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Hilo

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Hilo for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Hilo compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Hilo in 2025 is 12% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Hilo in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Hilo by expense type

Restaurant budget in Hilo

Lunch

$ 17/person
($ 9 to $ 24)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 43/person
($ 33 to $ 85)

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9% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 15/person
($ 14 to $ 15)

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18% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Local beer

$ 6.8 for 500ml
($ 3.4 to $ 7.9)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 3.5 for 330ml
($ 1.4 to $ 5.2)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 8.2/cup
($ 4.5 to $ 14)

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55% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 3.2/can
($ 2.2 to $ 4.5)

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24% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 2.2/bottle
($ 2.2 to $ 2.2)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Hilo

1-star hotel

$ 190/night
($ 91 to $ 363)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177

2-star hotel

$ 232/night
($ 126 to $ 559)

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38% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168

3-star hotel

$ 289/night
($ 146 to $ 644)

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17% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 248

4-star hotel

$ 356/night
($ 241 to $ 647)

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3% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 349

5-star hotel

$ 64/night
($ 64 to $ 824)

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88% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 570

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 187/month
($ 153 to $ 248)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179

Room with kitchen

$ 316/month
($ 128 to $ 906)

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20% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 298/month
($ 144 to $ 649)

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32% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226

Cottage or guest house

$ 272/month
($ 131 to $ 615)

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6% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 256

Family room

$ 356/month
($ 154 to $ 971)

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63% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Hilo

Milk

$ 2.1/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 2.7)

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102% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 7.9/500g
($ 7.3 to $ 8.7)

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7% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.3

Rice

$ 9.9/kg
($ 6.2 to $ 14)

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116% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 13/12 eggs
( $ 13)

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182% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Chicken

$ 24/kg
($ 8.7 to $ 36)

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86% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 7.4/kg
($ 2.5 to $ 13)

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41% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 13/kg
( $ 13)

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153% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 5.8/kg
( $ 5.8)

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100% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 3.1
($ 2.7 to $ 3.4)

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35% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Hilo

Bus ticket

$ 1.6/ticket
($ 1.6 to $ 3.4)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.3/km
( $ 1.3)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 1.5)

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60% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 4.2
($ 3.6 to $ 4.8)

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17% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Hilo

Cinema

$ 15/ticket
($ 14 to $ 17)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Tennis

$ 5.5/hr
($ 5.5 to $ 12)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Hilo

Cigarettes

$ 17/pack
( $ 17)

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69% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 44
($ 24 to $ 80)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53

Summer dress

$ 12
( $ 12)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Manchester → New York City

$ 693
(fair price: $ 577)

London → New York City

$ 569
(fair price: $ 500)

Dublin → New York City

$ 584
(fair price: $ 498)

Edinburgh → New York City

$ 821
(fair price: $ 657)

London → Miami (Florida)

$ 734
(fair price: $ 625)

Manchester → Miami (Florida)

$ 757
(fair price: $ 679)