Cost of living in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 178% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji)
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| Food | + 172% | |||
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| Food in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 172% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Honolulu, Hawaii | Suva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $23 (50 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 287% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $14 (31 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (15 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (4.43 FJ$) | 2.87 FJ$ | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $8 (17 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $8 (18 FJ$) | 5.99 FJ$ | + 192% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (18 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.94 (11 FJ$) | 5.96 FJ$ | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.26 (7 FJ$) | 2.73 FJ$ | + 165% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $8 (18 FJ$) | 4.25 FJ$ | + 330% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $23 (52 FJ$) | 24 FJ$ | + 113% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $4.36 (10 FJ$) | 4.16 FJ$ | + 133% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.07 (9 FJ$) | 1.97 FJ$ | + 359% | |
| Housing | + 257% | |||
| Housing in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 257% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Honolulu, Hawaii | Suva | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,843 (8,526 FJ$) | 2,297 FJ$ | + 271% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,987 (6,628 FJ$) | 1,170 FJ$ | + 467% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $447 (992 FJ$) | 216 FJ$ | + 359% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,446 (5,427 FJ$) | 1,712 FJ$ | + 217% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,101 (4,661 FJ$) | 999 FJ$ | + 367% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $226 (501 FJ$) | 128 FJ$ | + 291% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $53 (117 FJ$) | 55 FJ$ | + 112% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $422 (936 FJ$) | 1,524 FJ$ | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $159 (352 FJ$) | 459 FJ$ | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (36 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 188% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (60 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 695% | |
| Clothes | + 114% | |||
| Clothes in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 114% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Honolulu, Hawaii | Suva | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $70 (156 FJ$) | 74 FJ$ | + 110% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $79 (176 FJ$) | 77 FJ$ | + 130% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $136 (302 FJ$) | 174 FJ$ | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $136 (301 FJ$) | 156 FJ$ | + 93% | |
| Transportation | + 132% | |||
| Transportation in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 132% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Honolulu, Hawaii | Suva | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,520 (63,280 FJ$) | 47,106 FJ$ | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.26 (2.80 FJ$) | 2.56 FJ$ | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $79 (175 FJ$) | 52 FJ$ | + 234% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (48 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 286% | |
| Personal Care | + 242% | |||
| Personal Care in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 242% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Honolulu, Hawaii | Suva | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $11 (24 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 138% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $29 (64 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 252% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $150 (333 FJ$) | 31 FJ$ | + 987% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (19 FJ$) | 5.48 FJ$ | + 246% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.85 (13 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (16 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 125% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.83 (13 FJ$) | 3.55 FJ$ | + 264% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.53 (5.61 FJ$) | 4.01 FJ$ | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $33 (73 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 515% | |
| Entertainment | + 121% | |||
| Entertainment in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 121% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Honolulu, Hawaii | Suva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $73 (162 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 221% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $33 (74 FJ$) | 16 FJ$ | + 363% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $167 (372 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 829% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $115 (254 FJ$) | 93 FJ$ | + 172% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (30 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | + 119% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $7 (15 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 125% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (19 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 201% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $414 (920 FJ$) | 1,870 FJ$ | - 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (0.40 FJ$) | 0.17 FJ$ | + 139% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $63 (139 FJ$) | 63 FJ$ | + 121% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $12 (27 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | + 187% | |
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TOTAL | + 178% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 270 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 10, 2024.
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