Honolulu (Oahu) travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Honolulu (Oahu)

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Honolulu (Oahu) for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 186 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 29 per person
  • $ 14 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 3788*

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 344 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 63 per person
  • $ 27 per person
  • $ 18 per person

Total budget:

$ 7806*

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 415 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 106 per person
  • $ 53 per person
  • $ 35 per person

Total budget:

$ 11197*

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



Cost of living in Honolulu (Oahu) compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Honolulu (Oahu) in 2025 is 38% 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 Honolulu (Oahu) in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Honolulu (Oahu) by expense type

Restaurant budget in Honolulu (Oahu)

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Honolulu (Oahu) is 28% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Restaurant: sample prices in Honolulu (Oahu) (compared to United States)2222424213136.66.62424565617179.29.2United StatesHonolulu (Oahu)Lunch3 course dinnerMcDonald's mealLocal beer024681012141618202224262830323436384042444648505254565860
Lunch
Lunch
$ 24/person
($ 18 to $ 46)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 56/person
($ 36 to $ 86)

33% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 17/person
($ 14 to $ 18)

38% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Local beer
Local beer
$ 9.2 for 500ml
($ 5.8 to $ 12)

39% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 5.2 for 330ml
($ 2.2 to $ 9.2)

33% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 7.3/cup
($ 5.8 to $ 10.3)

28% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 3.6/can
($ 2.8 to $ 5.4)

31% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.6/bottle
($ 1.8 to $ 3.4)

16% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Hotel and accommodation budget in Honolulu (Oahu)

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Honolulu (Oahu) is 60% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Hotel: sample prices in Honolulu (Oahu) (compared to United States)168168248248349349179179257257326326362362468468233233328328United StatesHonolulu (Oahu)2-star hotel3-star hotel4-star hotelHostel/Youth HostelCottage or guest house0255075100125150175200225250275300325350375400425450475500
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 186/night
($ 186 to $ 1296)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 326/night
($ 160 to $ 973)

94% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 362/night
($ 196 to $ 866)

46% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 248
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 468/night
($ 251 to $ 1051)

35% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 349
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 1030/night
($ 466 to $ 3033)

81% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 570
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 233/month
($ 151 to $ 488)

31% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 474/month
($ 165 to $ 1287)

79% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 430/month
($ 180 to $ 1396)

91% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 328/month
($ 231 to $ 690)

28% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257
Family room
Family room
$ 450/month
($ 186 to $ 1518)

105% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Honolulu (Oahu)

On average, the price of supermarket food in Honolulu (Oahu) is 62% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 2.3/litre
($ 1.8 to $ 2.7)

100% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2
Bread
Bread
$ 7.6/500g
($ 5.1 to $ 12)

94% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 8.5/kg
($ 3.2 to $ 18)

69% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 7.6/12 eggs
($ 4.6 to $ 10.3)

89% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 19/kg
($ 6.3 to $ 33)

41% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 7/kg
($ 4 to $ 13)

22% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 9/kg
($ 4 to $ 12)

69% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 4.7/kg
($ 2.7 to $ 7.5)

45% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 3.2
($ 1.2 to $ 5.2)

30% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Honolulu (Oahu)

On average, the price of transport in Honolulu (Oahu) is 30% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 3.4/ticket
($ 3.4 to $ 5.8)

26% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2.9/km
($ 2.9 to $ 3.5)

58% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 1.5)

36% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 4
($ 4 to $ 6.8)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Leisure activity budget in Honolulu (Oahu)

On average, budget for leisure activities in Honolulu (Oahu) is 26% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 18/ticket
($ 15 to $ 24)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 33/hr
($ 33 to $ 33)

39% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Honolulu (Oahu)

On average, shopping budget in Honolulu (Oahu) is 26% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 14/pack
($ 12 to $ 15)

26% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 63
($ 36 to $ 82)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 69
($ 58 to $ 92)

44% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → Honolulu (Oahu)
Sydney → Honolulu (Oahu)
Sydney → Honolulu (Oahu)
$ 886
(fair price: $ 708)
London → Honolulu (Oahu)
London → Honolulu (Oahu)
London → Honolulu (Oahu)
$ 1295
(fair price: $ 1139)
Melbourne → Honolulu (Oahu)
Melbourne → Honolulu (Oahu)
Melbourne → Honolulu (Oahu)
$ 887
(fair price: $ 702)
Los Angeles → Honolulu (Oahu)
Los Angeles  → Honolulu (Oahu)
Los Angeles  → Honolulu (Oahu)
$ 438
(fair price: $ 351)
New York City → Honolulu (Oahu)
New York City → Honolulu (Oahu)
New York City → Honolulu (Oahu)
$ 1012
(fair price: $ 809)
Montreal → Honolulu (Oahu)
Montreal → Honolulu (Oahu)
Montreal → Honolulu (Oahu)
$ 670
(fair price: $ 573)
Sydney → New York City
Sydney → New York City
Sydney → New York City
$ 1340
(fair price: $ 1192)
London → Las Vegas
London → Las Vegas
London → Las Vegas
$ 1030
(fair price: $ 856)
London → New York City
London → New York City
London → New York City
$ 582
(fair price: $ 513)
Manchester → New York City
Manchester → New York City
Manchester → New York City
$ 724
(fair price: $ 594)
Dublin → New York City
Dublin → New York City
Dublin → New York City
$ 600
(fair price: $ 514)
Edinburgh → New York City
Edinburgh → New York City
Edinburgh → New York City
$ 844
(fair price: $ 672)

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About this information on the cost of living in Honolulu (Oahu)

The information about the cost of living in Honolulu (Oahu) shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Honolulu (Oahu) was updated on 28-01-2025.

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