Pearl City travel budget

Pearl City: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Pearl City

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 206 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 23 per person
  • $ 0 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 3507*

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 336 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 45 per person
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 17 per person

Total budget:

$ 6879*

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 418 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 69 per person
  • $ 46 per person
  • $ 34 per person

Total budget:

$ 9947*

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



Cost of living in Pearl City compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Pearl City in 2025 is 30% 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 Pearl City in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Pearl City by expense type

Restaurant budget in Pearl City

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Pearl City is 15% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 21/person
($ 21 to $ 45)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 34/person
($ 34 to $ 83)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 13/person
($ 13 to $ 17)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 4.4 for 500ml
($ 4.4 to $ 12)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.5
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 4.6 for 330ml
($ 2.5 to $ 7.7)

20% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 6.7/cup
($ 5.5 to $ 9.9)

20% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.2/can
($ 1.2 to $ 5.3)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.2/bottle
($ 1.2 to $ 3.3)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Pearl City

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Pearl City is 70% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 317/night
($ 157 to $ 943)

93% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 355/night
($ 191 to $ 876)

46% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 480/night
($ 244 to $ 1284)

41% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 343
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 1079/night
($ 431 to $ 3203)

93% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 559
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 262/month
($ 149 to $ 631)

50% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 465/month
($ 162 to $ 1281)

79% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 261
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 429/month
($ 176 to $ 1383)

94% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 316/month
($ 225 to $ 646)

26% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 252
Family room
Family room
$ 446/month
($ 181 to $ 1490)

107% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 216

Supermarket food budget in Pearl City

On average, the price of supermarket food in Pearl City is 58% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 2.2/litre
($ 1.7 to $ 3.2)

97% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 7.4/500g
($ 4.8 to $ 9.8)

91% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 7.1/kg
($ 3.3 to $ 18)

46% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Eggs
Eggs
$ 7.4/12 eggs
($ 4.4 to $ 12)

86% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Chicken
Chicken
$ 17/kg
($ 6.1 to $ 33)

30% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 6.8/kg
($ 4.4 to $ 13)

21% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 8.6/kg
($ 4.6 to $ 12)

65% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 4.8/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 8.5)

52% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 3.1
($ 1.6 to $ 5)

34% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Pearl City

On average, the price of transport in Pearl City is 31% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
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)
$ 3.9
($ 3.9 to $ 6.7)

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

Leisure activity budget in Pearl City

On average, budget for leisure activities in Pearl City is 11% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 17/ticket
($ 17 to $ 21)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Pearl City

On average, shopping budget in Pearl City is 27% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 14/pack
($ 12 to $ 15)

24% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 65
($ 34 to $ 83)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 57
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 66
($ 56 to $ 89)

42% more 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
$ 1319
(fair price: $ 1176)
Melbourne → New York City
Melbourne → New York City
Melbourne → New York City
$ 1646
(fair price: $ 1359)
Manchester → New York City
Manchester → New York City
Manchester → New York City
$ 717
(fair price: $ 589)
London → New York City
London → New York City
London → New York City
$ 573
(fair price: $ 505)
Dublin → New York City
Dublin → New York City
Dublin → New York City
$ 590
(fair price: $ 505)
Edinburgh → New York City
Edinburgh → New York City
Edinburgh → New York City
$ 834
(fair price: $ 662)



About this information on the cost of living in Pearl City

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

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

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