Hilo travel budget

Hilo: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Hilo

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 127 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 25 per person
  • $ 6.2 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2625*

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 248 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 45 per person
  • $ 13 per person
  • $ 14 per person

Total budget:

$ 5414*

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 199 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 73 per person
  • $ 22 per person
  • $ 27 per person

Total budget:

$ 6150*

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



Cost of living in Hilo compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Hilo in 2024 is 8% 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 Hilo in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Hilo by expense type

Restaurant budget in Hilo

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Hilo is 12% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 16/person
($ 13 to $ 22)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 38/person
($ 31 to $ 76)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 13/person
($ 13 to $ 14)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 6.2 for 500ml
($ 3 to $ 7)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.3 for 330ml
($ 1.3 to $ 4.9)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 8.9/cup
($ 5.8 to $ 13)

74% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 3.2/can
($ 2.6 to $ 4)

31% 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)

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

Hotel and accommodation budget in Hilo

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Hilo is 10% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 185/night
($ 69 to $ 388)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 181
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 227/night
($ 116 to $ 567)

40% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 268/night
($ 128 to $ 629)

13% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 238
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 338/night
($ 205 to $ 687)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 322
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 61/night
($ 61 to $ 780)

87% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 468
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 185/month
($ 109 to $ 318)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 173
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 298/month
($ 118 to $ 841)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 252
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 279/month
($ 134 to $ 641)

29% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 217
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 254/month
($ 122 to $ 602)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 233
Family room
Family room
$ 337/month
($ 142 to $ 899)

56% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 217

Supermarket food budget in Hilo

On average, the price of supermarket food in Hilo is 88% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 2.3)

85% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 7/500g
($ 6.6 to $ 7.8)

96% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 8.9/kg
($ 5.6 to $ 13)

95% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 12/12 eggs
( $ 12)

200% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 22/kg
($ 7.7 to $ 32)

70% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 6.7/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 12)

26% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 12/kg
( $ 12)

127% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 5.1/kg
( $ 5.1)

74% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.7
($ 2.3 to $ 3)

23% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Hilo

On average, the price of transport in Hilo is 8% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.6/ticket
($ 1.6 to $ 3)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.1/km
( $ 1.1)

32% less 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 $ 1.3)

34% 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)
$ 3.8
($ 3.2 to $ 4.2)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Leisure activity budget in Hilo

On average, budget for leisure activities in Hilo is 40% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 14/ticket
($ 13 to $ 16)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 5.2/hr
($ 5.2 to $ 11)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Hilo

On average, shopping budget in Hilo is 17% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 16/pack
( $ 16)

52% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.9
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 39
($ 22 to $ 72)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 11
( $ 11)

76% 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
$ 1333
(fair price: $ 1169)
Melbourne → New York City
Melbourne → New York City
Melbourne → New York City
$ 1668
(fair price: $ 1388)
Toronto → New York City
Toronto → New York City
Toronto → New York City
$ 273
(fair price: $ 237)
Montreal → New York City
Montreal → New York City
Montreal → New York City
$ 311
(fair price: $ 275)
New York City → Miami (Florida)
New York City → Miami (Florida)
New York City → Miami (Florida)
$ 281
(fair price: $ 185)
Los Angeles → New York City
Los Angeles  → New York City
Los Angeles  → New York City
$ 388
(fair price: $ 301)



About this information on the cost of living in Hilo

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

The information about the cost of living in Hilo was updated on 20-09-2024.

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