Honolulu
USA
Updated on October 02, 2025
Overview
Capital and largest city of Hawaii state, located on Oahu island. The name means 'sheltered harbor' in Hawaiian. Famous for iconic locations like Waikiki, Pearl Harbor, and Diamond Head.
Average cost of living€3,830.00
Quality of Life80/100
Accommodation
Rent room (flat-share)€1,000.00
1-bed flat (center)€2,300.00
1-bed flat (outside)€1,900.00
3-bed flat (center)€4,600.00
3-bed flat (outside)€3,600.00
Buying House
sqm in city center€7,729.00
sqm outside center€4,500.00
Utilities
Basic utilities€260.00
Internet€70.00
Mobile plan€60.00
Transportation
One-way ticket€2.58
Monthly pass€68.92
Taxi start€3.50
Gasoline (1 l)€1.02
Leisure
Cinema ticket€14.00
Fitness club€60.00
Education
Preschool (month)€1,500.00
Intl. primary (year)€16,000.00
Demographics
Population 345,510
Metropolitan area population 1,016,000
Metropolitan area —
Advantages
- ✓ Pleasant tropical climate year-round
- ✓ Exceptional natural beauty and world-class beaches
- ✓ Rich cultural diversity and Hawaiian heritage
- ✓ Pacific tourism and economic hub
- ✓ Excellent quality of life in paradise setting
Disadvantages
- × Extremely high cost of living
- × Very high housing prices
- × Geographic isolation and high transportation costs
- × Limited job opportunities outside tourism
- × Limited access to specialized healthcare services