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:

  • $ 163 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 12 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 3133*

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 318 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 48 per person
  • $ 24 per person
  • $ 15 per person

Total budget:

$ 6842*

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 378 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 84 per person
  • $ 48 per person
  • $ 29 per person

Total budget:

$ 9756*

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



Cost of living in Kailua compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Kailua in 2024 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 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Kailua by expense type

Restaurant budget in Kailua

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Kailua is 4% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 21/person
($ 15 to $ 41)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 41/person
($ 26 to $ 80)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 9.5/person
($ 7 to $ 15)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 8 for 500ml
($ 5 to $ 12)

34% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.1 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 7)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 6.5/cup
($ 3.9 to $ 9)

26% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 3/can
($ 2 to $ 3.9)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2/bottle
($ 2 to $ 3)

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

Hotel and accommodation budget in Kailua

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Kailua is 64% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 163/night
($ 163 to $ 978)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 178
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 305/night
($ 151 to $ 773)

91% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 160
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 331/night
($ 182 to $ 791)

42% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 235
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 426/night
($ 241 to $ 893)

35% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 317
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 873/night
($ 387 to $ 2747)

90% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 461
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 376/month
($ 132 to $ 927)

122% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 170
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 414/month
($ 159 to $ 992)

68% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 248
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 380/month
($ 168 to $ 973)

78% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 214
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 296/month
($ 203 to $ 557)

30% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 229
Family room
Family room
$ 405/month
($ 178 to $ 1319)

90% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 214

Supermarket food budget in Kailua

On average, the price of supermarket food in Kailua is 29% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 2/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 2.4)

88% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 6.6/500g
($ 4.4 to $ 8.7)

85% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 3.2/kg
($ 2.7 to $ 15)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 4.2/12 eggs
($ 3.8 to $ 10)

13% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 11/kg
($ 5.5 to $ 30)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 6.1/kg
($ 3.9 to $ 11)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 7.9/kg
($ 4.2 to $ 11)

60% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 3.8/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 7.7)

28% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.4
($ 1 to $ 4.5)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Kailua

On average, the price of transport in Kailua is 26% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 3/ticket
( $ 3)

20% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2.6/km
($ 2.6 to $ 3.1)

53% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.4)

33% 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)
$ 3.5
($ 3.5 to $ 6)

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

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
$ 15/ticket
($ 12 to $ 18)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 48/hr
( $ 48)

122% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Kailua

On average, shopping budget in Kailua is 26% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 12/pack
($ 10 to $ 15)

20% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 35
($ 31 to $ 76)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 15
($ 15 to $ 86)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → New York City
Sydney → New York City
Sydney → New York City
$ 1300
(fair price: $ 1144)
Melbourne → New York City
Melbourne → New York City
Melbourne → New York City
$ 1634
(fair price: $ 1357)
Toronto → New York City
Toronto → New York City
Toronto → New York City
$ 275
(fair price: $ 237)
New York City → Miami (Florida)
New York City → Miami (Florida)
New York City → Miami (Florida)
$ 276
(fair price: $ 180)
Los Angeles → New York City
Los Angeles  → New York City
Los Angeles  → New York City
$ 380
(fair price: $ 295)
Montreal → New York City
Montreal → New York City
Montreal → New York City
$ 310
(fair price: $ 278)



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 08-10-2024.

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