How Much Do Groceries Cost in Hawaii? - Comparing Hawaii grocery store prices

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Comparing Hawaii grocery Store Prices. Vacationing in Hawaii and want to save money on food? This is how we do Hawaii on a budget!
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@katepotter4042 5 жыл бұрын

Holy cow! Those prices make Alaska feel cheap. I didn’t think that was possible.

@walkabout808 4 жыл бұрын

FYI - Foodland and Safeway aren't that different in the islands in terms of prices. You can usually find a few more local things at Foodland (and local things in grocery stores tend to be more expensive). The best prices are usually at farmer's markets and stuff.

@PMJ4EVERR 4 жыл бұрын

Eggs in NYC is about 4/$5 or most expensive is $3.50 1gal milk $4 Bread $2.50 higher quality is $4.89 Chicken $.99/lb. Bananas $.79/lb or on sale at $.49-.69/lbs

@aina_adventurer 5 жыл бұрын

Tamuras, Times, and Don Quixote's are also cheap options for locals here.

@turuus5215 4 жыл бұрын

Don Quixote seems like the Japanese chainstore called ドンキホーテ. I’m surprised they have chain in far away island.

@kimmcdonald5187 5 жыл бұрын

We always bring our Costco card with us when we travel to Hawaii. Prices at the food court are the same as the mainland. Plus if you rent a car, it has the cheapest gas on the islands. Another option for cheap food is Walmart and ABC stores.

@JeanGenie92 5 жыл бұрын

Great vid 😊 I really love supermarket shopping when I'm travelling, save so much money and it's so fun to see the difference in foreign supermarkets!

@kimm7257 5 жыл бұрын

WOW! I was shocked and amazed at the prices in both of the grocery stores in Hawaii

@SgtSplatter782 5 жыл бұрын

Cost of living in paradise.

@foodnazi5902 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing editing work. Well done Ashley and Josh

@roamartin 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome job guys !!!!! love the video, very informative !!!

@Psychphuq 5 жыл бұрын

Definitely a helpful video to have as part of series... :) Tourist zone vs Local (suburban) usually changes prices a bit also... I like some luxuries, but will save where I can (meals at accommodation being one) to stretch for that "gotta see / do" extravagance... Daneger and Stacey have done a few of these including Zagreb (helpful since I'll be there next month)...

@Saravon 5 жыл бұрын

Wow those are high prices and I live in the SF area! The bread shocked me the most, that is a lot for a loaf of plain bread. Good tips you guys!

@Sonny0276 5 жыл бұрын

Great Video. Thank you for posting.

@EntertainmentWorldz 5 жыл бұрын

great video

@tripdontfallxyz 5 жыл бұрын

I love these kinds of videos!

@ROGER2095 3 жыл бұрын

I live in suburban Chicago and for the last 20+ years, a gallon of milk cost between $1.99 and $2.99/gallon. (This week - May 9, 2021, it's $1.99/gallon at Tony's in Bridgeview). Large eggs are usually around a dollar/dozen.

@2endsformacircle762 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Good reference point. I'm moving to Honolulu from Italy this August.

@allandilucia562 4 жыл бұрын

The most helpful video about Hawaii so far!!

@LookIntoHawaii 5 жыл бұрын

Great job, really well done! We find that Safeway is usually better than Foodland overall but it is hit or miss. Costco is the key for sure, always start there :)

@mariacolaluca281 4 жыл бұрын

Super helpful! I’m hoping to go to college this fall in Hawaii and it’s kind of reassuring that HI prices aren’t too different than the ones here in Vermont lol

@AdrianaRudakov 5 жыл бұрын

Foodland Poke is my husband favorite. Locals normally get Poke from there. Now, in terms of shopping, most locals shop at CostCo or Walmart for their groceries. I personally like Walmart in Hawaii, because they sell unique items just for Hawaii and it is cheap. CostCo has good bulky food, but when we lived there I did not like their fresh foods, such as salads or fruits. Many times, they would be spoiled once we got home. On an extra note, for those looking for low prices souvenirs and unique items from Hawaii for low price, take one of the days that you are there and visit The Flea Market at the Aloha Stadium. You save money and get lots of interesting items from Hawaii. It is not too far from Pearl Harbor.

@SgtSplatter782 5 жыл бұрын

safeway for everyday fruits and veggies, foodland for the ethnic and local ingredients and don quixote for the deep cut Asian ingredients.

@didi_2222 5 жыл бұрын

I can’t decide which hairstyles I love on the opening of the video. I love them both. Looking good

@teddygingerbear1647 5 жыл бұрын

Glad you're enjoying Hawaii! We've only been to Maui, Kauai and Lanai and we fell in love with Kauai in 2006. Our very first trip we stayed at Hyatts Resorts and had an awesome experience with breakfast buffets included but all other meals out was very expensive and we longed to buy fresh fish to grill ourselves. Subsequently, rent VRBO condos with full kitchen, outdoor grilling pavilion, private lanai and pool with ocean views which is incredibly more relaxing and very budget friendly. Local farmer markets are not to be missed for best produce and local old Koloa town fish market is a must between 10-11 am before you hit the beaches for fresh morning caught fish! Best suggest I can offer as we travel on mainland 4-6 months per year with an Airstream, is don't forget to take the time to obtain Safeway and other grocery store savings cards for best savings. Also, if you enjoy evening happy hours buy some POG ( pineapple, orange, guava) juice like the locals to mix with vodka/rum for great drink at reasonable cost.

@lauralenau590 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, Kauai! And Koloa Town ❣️

@JuttaandWolly 5 жыл бұрын

Kauai was our favorite as well

@yentyhotspicy 4 жыл бұрын

great video!!!! keep doing

@thomascrown3816 5 жыл бұрын

love your different slant.

@lifeasitisnow1 5 жыл бұрын

I worked in Hawaii been there a while, it is expensive but in some places like in maui u can find ok prices on food 🥘 enjoy guys!!

@lauralenau590 5 жыл бұрын

We fell in love with Kauai on our first trip in 2017. The only thing keeping us from moving there is the high housing costs. A 2bed, in not great condition, runs for about $450k 😬 We learned from our friends who live there that going out to eat is a treat. It's way more affordable to buy in bulk (Costco) and make your own meals. A dozen eggs here is 79¢, bananas are 39¢/lb, milk is $2.29/gal, and wheat bread is 89¢ And we bought our 3bed/3bath house in a beautiful community for 90k. We'll probably stick to vacationing in Hawaii.

@diannadowney9710 5 жыл бұрын

Loved your video

@pinkwhisper808 5 жыл бұрын

Aloha from Honolulu! I LOVED how you both pronounced POKE, with the long E sound! Very good! :) Mahalo, and keep up the awesome work!

@Thesunshinelife 5 жыл бұрын

Did you not notice how they first pronounced it they she said poke like 👉 poke you lol I'm sure the person that they ordered it from corrected them and that's how they got the correct pronunciation

@catchyusername3083 4 жыл бұрын

I live in Los Angeles, CA. Besides the milk, bread, cheese and cereal the prices are about the same as here. The sushi rolls are cheaper in Hawaii.

@gt6131 5 жыл бұрын

love you guys

@aniruddhatraveler 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice VLOGS Keep enjoying

@robpearl6843 4 жыл бұрын

I thought I lived in a place that was expensive in Canada. Your prices are higher and in American $ geez

@FailedFlea93 5 жыл бұрын

$6 for a loaf of bread? 😲

@katr7680 5 жыл бұрын

IKR!

@hdmusic7149 5 жыл бұрын

Nick $1 in Cambodia.

@KelleyM462 3 жыл бұрын

Yep

@lucievedomimkestesti 3 жыл бұрын

And tastes sugary awful ☝️

@SgtSplatter782 5 жыл бұрын

as a guy that used to work for Foodland, the Poke there is top tier for a grocery store and a lot cheaper than some of the "specialty" poke places on the island. fruits and veggies go to Safeway for the regular stuff like apples, oranges, bananas and the like, but go to Foodland for the more ethnic foods and ingredients, if you need the really deep cut asian ingredients you either hit up chinatown for Chinese and Don Quixote for the Japanese.

@kikiboombox 5 жыл бұрын

Interesting to see the grocery store prices. Crazy that bananas were so expensive compared to on the mainland.

@woodyahh2110 5 жыл бұрын

Nailed it

@nenia120 5 жыл бұрын

When I lived on Oahu I mostly shopped at Safeway or Times because they were closest to me.. almost across the street. But Walmart or Costco is the way to go if you really want to save $. I hope you have/had an amazing time in Hawaii, I sure do miss being there myself!

@hawaiiguy1 5 жыл бұрын

let me guess, you lived near Kaahumanu St Aiea/Pearl City or on So. Beretania St in Makiki...

@nenia120 5 жыл бұрын

@@hawaiiguy1 Lunalilo St in Makiki!

@hawaiiguy1 5 жыл бұрын

@@nenia120yeah, you could walk to both !

@jessbaldwin 5 жыл бұрын

It’s interesting to see the prices of items compared xx

@nicolewirgau6620 3 жыл бұрын

Go to Wal-Mart and Costco much cheaper! Also buy fruits and vegetables at the farmers market 🥰

@Damaris972. 3 жыл бұрын

Notice how it's only the processed food that are expensive! Not the veggies or fruits

@toddellsworth9014 3 жыл бұрын

Nice comparison

@kanganoroo3849 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, even the grocery store is a bit pricey. Guess I need to save more 💰 before heading to Hawaii.

@krsone19 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, Hawaii is sooo expensive compared to Toronto Canada, I can tell you that we exactly pay half the price for apples, bananas, bread, cereal and eggs; and about 1/3 the price for milk and cheese. Wine and liquor is the only thing that is cheaper in Hawaii - which i think is nuts. Thanks for showing us this video, I feel better about my grocery bill now haha

@bobguenther6658 5 жыл бұрын

Very good tips! Not sure about the rest of the islands or outside of Honolulu but Honolulu is very expensive to go to a restaurant. You have to search for cheaper alternatives.

@MonerPutul 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@THC800 4 жыл бұрын

I see you're comparing two stores that are about several blocks from each other (market city foodland and kaimuki safeway). I know, i live in that area lol.

@DeanaandPhil 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video! Hawaii is a dream destination! Seems hard to do on a budget... very helpful video though! =)

@christinamariemoney 5 жыл бұрын

Hawaii is one of the top places that I want to travel ❤️ would love to trade in some of this Canadian snow for some sun! ☀️

@dragonmac1234 5 жыл бұрын

Same here, Hawaii is on my travel bucket list. I would love to trade in some of this UK rain for the sun

@AboutIssa 5 жыл бұрын

I live in Los Angeles and I’m surprised that the prices are almost the same.. the only overpriced grocery item was bread but everything else was pretty similar to groceries around me like Albertsons or Ralph’s.

@leprechaun9501 4 жыл бұрын

yeah I was gunna say prices are the same as LA

@KL-os2sr 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck finding a well paying job in Hawaii

@debferguson7354 3 ай бұрын

How much an gallon milk now? How much a small cup of coffee ? How much Burger King cheese burger? I’ve been to Hawaii 3 times back in 90’s Honolulu, Big island and Maui . All those places were pricey then. I would love to go back to Hawaii for one more time it’s I wish lol 😆 I love the coffee favor Macadamia nuts! Love Hawaiian luau foods and music!

@MRSTEEL15 4 жыл бұрын

Costco for bulk cereal, oatmeal etc for breakfast and snacks for the hotel room and long drives......

@TT-zd6nr 5 жыл бұрын

I will not complain about the price of food in Britain again! I assume the salaries are also higher as in eastern Australia or Norway, both of which are very expensive places generally.

@surfosaka9495 4 жыл бұрын

Foodlands poke bowl 🍻😍

@JTMcAwesomeFace 5 жыл бұрын

yall look gorgeous today! If I lived in Hawaii I'd only eat spam and poke bowl.

@consciouspiedy5909 5 жыл бұрын

My granddaddy in Mississippi back in the day: they fished with dynamite,-- which was illegal, -- but they didn't have time to fish your way; and they had to eat.

@leprechaun9501 4 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video on the expensive grocery stores in Hawaii? Im curious how crazy the prices get

@Thesunshinelife 5 жыл бұрын

Advice from a local Zippy's is far from a typical bento place its more of a plate lunch spot and one of the more expensive spots I mean compared to a l&l drive inn also I'm glad you corrected yourself with the poke pronunciation I was absolutely confused when you said poke👉😂😂😂

@hitchhiker_1969 5 жыл бұрын

Notice all the Foodland articles' shelf tags state "maka`i special" meaning you have to have a makai`i card (which visitors do not have) to get that lower price-otherwise the price is preposterous. Those of us who live here have had a good laugh at these mainlanders' claims that Foodland is cheaper than Safeway-no way. Pay no attention to this utterly misleading video. Shop instead at Costco or Walmart for lower prices.

@lucievedomimkestesti 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly. And yes they should have gone to Walmart where prices are set and actually cheaper. But still expensive tough.

@reservordawg 3 жыл бұрын

I was interested in moving to Hawaii. It seemed like rent was less than California. It does seem like groceries were higher. That is strange. In California only the rent and gas prices are higher. Everything else was the same. It's strange that grocery prices are higher. Is the price of anything else higher?

@selinawilson2872 5 жыл бұрын

Even more expensive than north-east England...Wow! Informative guys x

@susie2251 5 жыл бұрын

selina wilson England’s groceries for the most part (minus things like soda, cereal and a few things) are much cheaper than even mainland US. I was shocked how cheap your fresh vegetables and fruit are. But Hawaii is in a class of its own, probably double mainland prices.

@ntnat3359 5 жыл бұрын

Buy local produce at the farmers markets. That's where locals go. Half the price at Safeway or Foodland

@jadecummings8093 5 жыл бұрын

😉 Love this video!

@TD-ce5ru 5 жыл бұрын

I heard from a local that milk was double that price before Wal-Mart came to the Islands.

@YoSoyJuanCarlos 5 жыл бұрын

Hola Buenos días from Miami

@lukepaki7231 3 жыл бұрын

nice

@brynmordey2659 5 жыл бұрын

That's so much more expensive than here in England! Wow!

@janetottaviano3481 5 жыл бұрын

I am guessing that most people don't drink a lot of milk at those prices. Interesting information on this video

@hawaiiguy1 5 жыл бұрын

Milk at that price is reasonable to us here in Hawaii. The sad thing is that the milk from the local dairy charges about 1.5x the amount of the mainland milk that comes here and is sold for $5.49 for a gallon on average. The lase remaining dairy farm on the Big Island just closed down due to economics...no more local milk..that is sad. Of the 3 largest supermarkets on Oahu, Times Supermarkets are the least costly of the three (Safeway, Foodland and Times- Foodland and Times are local companies). But Foodland has that Poke Bowl with the hot rice, and yes they always get referred to as the 'Best Poke in Hawaii' or regarded as one of the best !

@iAMEIAM7 2 жыл бұрын

yea the prices are ok try here in the Florida keys

@laurac5423 5 жыл бұрын

Another great video guys! However the music on the image sequences is pretty annoying... just for next time :)

@ssarahsss1 4 жыл бұрын

I lived in Hawaii for 3 years and exclusively shopped at foodland and it is NOT cheap

@MsKestrela 5 жыл бұрын

One of the reasons I rarely eat out any more is that I can make it at home for less than half what I'd pay at even a cheap restaurant, and usually better tasting. AND I know what's in it! P.S. I ♥LOVElovelove ♥Ash's bangs! What they do for your face shape, and how they frame your gorgeous eyes makes a huge difference!

@teeyoungblood7627 4 жыл бұрын

Same prices here in Portland Oregon lol..

@tyyllaahhht8435 4 жыл бұрын

Lol im from hawaii and do all my shopping at target or walmart

@olivergastelumjr3755 3 жыл бұрын

holy cheetos is this dude a transmission???😅😅

@ildiko1vt 5 жыл бұрын

how about organic produce?

@stephaniea7009 5 жыл бұрын

How much for a loaf of bread... 😲😲😲 I get mine for 50p (less than half a US dollar) in Scotland. Wow!!

@johnnygross4415 5 жыл бұрын

.72 cents a dozen in the philippines

@Tiralful 3 жыл бұрын

Midwest here. Your stuff at home is insane, milk here is 99 cents to $2 a gallon and everything else you showed is like half that.

@pddrums7847 Жыл бұрын

Cheaper than most groceries in Canada now

@benjaminramos2455 4 жыл бұрын

Thats not bad

@weepingz 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I have EBT!

@lauraschlueter287 5 жыл бұрын

I was paying more attention to the comparisons than thinking about the price until you got to the milk. Damn.

@phantomthiefirwin9631 5 жыл бұрын

The problem of Hawaiian pricing is not the cost PER SE. BUT, its the lower PAY of the average employee. Some of the pricing is ludicrous like 6$ for a loaf of bread??? But Rice is I think the cheapest or one of the cheapest places like 1$ LBS. Budgeting is key in paradise thats for sure lol.

@lucievedomimkestesti 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, bread is $6 and some even $8 and imagine getting $10per hour netto 😅 It's like a bread 😆

@DzDaBeaStt 3 ай бұрын

Prices don’t see much different from here in California

@hothotheat3000 3 жыл бұрын

It’s understandable why it’s expensive because everything is getting shipped in. Paradise ain’t cheap. I can deal with it in HI, but there’s no excuse for California.

@davidpham8748 3 жыл бұрын

Safeway is the most expensive one? Look like my wholefood market is cheaper😂😂😂😂

@anubisdirie9404 4 жыл бұрын

Safeway in Hi isnt that different from here in Seattle.

@dustinm8800 4 жыл бұрын

Safeway looks nicer than Foodland. I shop Safeway In Colorado

@Rose-gy1pi 5 жыл бұрын

I think a lot of the prices also depend on where you are and on which island. I'm on the Hilo side of the Big Island and Foodland and KTA are usually the least expensive grocery stores. But I bet in more touristy parts of the state, they're more expensive. Generally, I'd suggest visitors go to those two over Safeway (Foodland especially for the poke and wakame salads!!)

@dragonmac1234 5 жыл бұрын

We had a supermarket in the UK called Safeway years ago (I wonder if they were part of the American company). I think a lot of the food prices compare to the UK (doing a bit of mental math to convert $ to £). Our food prices are pretty high.

@Tim_Shu 4 жыл бұрын

That bread wow, why is it so expensive

@Kalihi819Yessa 4 жыл бұрын

That’s why we left Oahu to move here in Texas... waaaay cheaper.

@daisycolon9407 3 жыл бұрын

I always know Hawai it’s expensive to live. It’s a luxury to live there

@leonariaschavez6173 5 жыл бұрын

Ola amigos saludos se miran muy guapos y sus gafas se ven bien chidas

@martyparadise1 4 жыл бұрын

bottled water$$$???

@davidm1904 3 жыл бұрын

I was watching the vegetable prices in horror

@turuus5215 4 жыл бұрын

How do people afford to live there? They may all have huge saving accounts and and their balance should be constantly minus. I can’t imagine living there.

@suzieq4750 5 жыл бұрын

Prices where I live are 1/3-1/2 of Hawaii prices! I'd lose lots of weight on my food budget!

@niggaalfonso9633 3 жыл бұрын

Alv no es que dice

@kimm7257 5 жыл бұрын

The prices are so High! I live in Maryland and I’m originally from NY city and still I was shocked by the High prices. I heard about the high cost of living in Hawaii but OMG!!!