Kailua travel budget

Kailua: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Kailua

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 176 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 22 per person
  • $ 14 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 3421*

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 344 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 55 per person
  • $ 27 per person
  • $ 17 per person

Total budget:

$ 7554*

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 409 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 99 per person
  • $ 53 per person
  • $ 33 per person

Total budget:

$ 10868*

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



Cost of living in Kailua compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Kailua in 2025 is 27% 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 Kailua in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Created with Highcharts 8.2.2%+9%+9%+54%+54%+33%+33%+29%+29%+63%+63%-24%-24%Price variation between Kailua and United States (countrywide average) in 2025RestaurantHotelFoodTransportLeisure activitiesShopping-40-20020406080



Local prices in Kailua by expense type

Restaurant budget in Kailua

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Kailua is 9% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Restaurant: sample prices in Kailua (compared to United States)2222424213136.66.624245050111199United StatesKailuaLunch3 course dinnerMcDonald's mealLocal beer024681012141618202224262830323436384042444648505254
Lunch
Lunch
$ 24/person
($ 20 to $ 46)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 50/person
($ 35 to $ 91)

20% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 11/person
($ 7.9 to $ 17)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Local beer
Local beer
$ 9 for 500ml
($ 5.6 to $ 14)

37% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.3 for 330ml
($ 1.4 to $ 7.9)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 7.3/cup
($ 5.6 to $ 10.1)

29% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 3.4/can
($ 2.8 to $ 5.4)

23% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.2/bottle
($ 1.6 to $ 3.4)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Hotel and accommodation budget in Kailua

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Kailua is 54% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Hotel: sample prices in Kailua (compared to United States)168168248248349349179179257257325325363363455455225225314314United StatesKailua2-star hotel3-star hotel4-star hotelHostel/Youth HostelCottage or guest house0255075100125150175200225250275300325350375400425450475500
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 176/night
($ 176 to $ 1051)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 325/night
($ 159 to $ 938)

94% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 363/night
($ 193 to $ 880)

47% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 248
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 455/night
($ 252 to $ 1010)

31% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 349
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 936/night
($ 416 to $ 2914)

65% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 570
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 225/month
($ 152 to $ 388)

26% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 455/month
($ 165 to $ 1180)

72% 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
$ 415/month
($ 179 to $ 1167)

84% 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
$ 314/month
($ 239 to $ 522)

23% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257
Family room
Family room
$ 437/month
($ 188 to $ 1445)

99% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Kailua

On average, the price of supermarket food in Kailua is 33% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 2.2/litre
($ 1.8 to $ 3.3)

94% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2
Bread
Bread
$ 7.4/500g
($ 4.9 to $ 10)

90% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 3.5/kg
($ 3.1 to $ 18)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 4.7/12 eggs
($ 4.5 to $ 12)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 12/kg
($ 6.2 to $ 33)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 6.9/kg
($ 4.5 to $ 13)

21% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 8.8/kg
($ 4.7 to $ 12)

65% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 4.3/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 8.7)

33% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.8
($ 1.2 to $ 5.1)

16% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Kailua

On average, the price of transport in Kailua is 29% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Transport: sample prices in Kailua (compared to United States)2.72.71.91.9113.43.42.92.91.41.4United StatesKailuaBus ticketTaxi (per km)Petrol00.20.40.60.811.21.41.61.822.22.42.62.833.23.43.6
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 3.4/ticket
( $ 3.4)

24% 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)

56% 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 $ 1.6)

38% 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)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Leisure activity budget in Kailua

On average, budget for leisure activities in Kailua is 63% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 17/ticket
($ 14 to $ 22)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 51/hr
( $ 51)

118% 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 Kailua

On average, shopping budget in Kailua is 24% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 14/pack
($ 12 to $ 17)

24% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 40
($ 35 to $ 85)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 17
($ 17 to $ 91)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

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)



About this information on the cost of living in Kailua

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

The information about the cost of living in Kailua was updated on 28-01-2025.

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