{"id":8225,"date":"2022-07-22T18:10:25","date_gmt":"2022-07-22T16:10:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/10-things-know-when-moving-to-hawaii\/"},"modified":"2022-07-22T18:10:25","modified_gmt":"2022-07-22T16:10:25","slug":"10-things-know-when-moving-to-hawaii","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/10-things-know-when-moving-to-hawaii\/","title":{"rendered":"10 things know when moving to hawaii"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/10-things-know-when-moving-to-hawaii\/#how-do-i-prepare-to-move-to-hawaii\" title=\"How do I prepare to move to Hawaii?\">How do I prepare to move to Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/10-things-know-when-moving-to-hawaii\/#how-much-money-should-i-save-before-moving-to-hawaii\" title=\"How much money should I save before moving to Hawaii?\">How much money should I save before moving to Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/10-things-know-when-moving-to-hawaii\/#is-moving-to-hawaii-realistic\" title=\"Is moving to Hawaii realistic?\">Is moving to Hawaii realistic?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/10-things-know-when-moving-to-hawaii\/#why-hawaii-is-not-a-good-place-to-live\" title=\"Why Hawaii is not a good place to live?\">Why Hawaii is not a good place to live?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/10-things-know-when-moving-to-hawaii\/#what-are-the-disadvantages-of-living-in-hawaii\" title=\"What are the disadvantages of living in Hawaii?\">What are the disadvantages of living in Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/10-things-know-when-moving-to-hawaii\/#what-to-know-about-moving-to-hawaii\" title=\"What to know about moving to Hawaii?\">What to know about moving to Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/10-things-know-when-moving-to-hawaii\/#what-is-the-best-hawaiian-island-to-live-on\" title=\"What is the best Hawaiian island to live on?\">What is the best Hawaiian island to live on?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/10-things-know-when-moving-to-hawaii\/#can-i-just-move-to-hawaii\" title=\"Can I just move to Hawaii?\">Can I just move to Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/10-things-know-when-moving-to-hawaii\/#where-is-the-cheapest-place-to-live-in-hawaii\" title=\"Where is the cheapest place to live in Hawaii?\">Where is the cheapest place to live in Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/10-things-know-when-moving-to-hawaii\/#can-i-live-in-hawaii-on-2000-a-month\" title=\"Can I live in Hawaii on $2000 a month?\">Can I live in Hawaii on $2000 a month?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/10-things-know-when-moving-to-hawaii\/#what-is-a-good-salary-in-hawaii\" title=\"What is a good salary in Hawaii?\">What is a good salary in Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/10-things-know-when-moving-to-hawaii\/#what-is-the-average-water-bill-in-hawaii\" title=\"What is the average water bill in Hawaii?\">What is the average water bill in Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/10-things-know-when-moving-to-hawaii\/#how-much-is-electricity-per-month-in-hawaii\" title=\"How much is electricity per month in Hawaii?\">How much is electricity per month in Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/10-things-know-when-moving-to-hawaii\/#how-much-is-a-coke-in-hawaii\" title=\"How much is a Coke in Hawaii?\">How much is a Coke in Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/10-things-know-when-moving-to-hawaii\/#how-much-is-the-gas-in-hawaii\" title=\"How much is the gas in Hawaii?\">How much is the gas in Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/10-things-know-when-moving-to-hawaii\/#how-much-is-1-gallon-of-milk-in-hawaii\" title=\"How much is 1 gallon of milk in Hawaii?\">How much is 1 gallon of milk in Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/10-things-know-when-moving-to-hawaii\/#how-much-does-a-big-mac-meal-cost-in-hawaii\" title=\"How much does a Big Mac meal cost in Hawaii?\">How much does a Big Mac meal cost in Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/10-things-know-when-moving-to-hawaii\/#how-much-is-food-in-hawaii\" title=\"How much is food in Hawaii?\">How much is food in Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/10-things-know-when-moving-to-hawaii\/#what-is-a-typical-hawaiian-breakfast\" title=\"What is a typical Hawaiian breakfast?\">What is a typical Hawaiian breakfast?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/10-things-know-when-moving-to-hawaii\/#are-clothes-cheaper-in-hawaii\" title=\"Are clothes cheaper in Hawaii?\">Are clothes cheaper in Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/10-things-know-when-moving-to-hawaii\/#is-hawaii-worth-the-money\" title=\"Is Hawaii worth the money?\">Is Hawaii worth the money?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/10-things-know-when-moving-to-hawaii\/#what-should-i-avoid-in-hawaii\" title=\"What should I avoid in Hawaii?\">What should I avoid in Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/10-things-know-when-moving-to-hawaii\/#is-food-in-hawaii-expensive\" title=\"Is food in Hawaii expensive?\">Is food in Hawaii expensive?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/10-things-know-when-moving-to-hawaii\/#how-can-i-stay-in-hawaii-for-free\" title=\"How can I stay in Hawaii for free?\">How can I stay in Hawaii for free?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/10-things-know-when-moving-to-hawaii\/#can-you-be-homeless-in-hawaii\" title=\"Can you be homeless in Hawaii?\">Can you be homeless in Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/10-things-know-when-moving-to-hawaii\/#do-i-need-a-covid-test-to-go-to-hawaii\" title=\"Do I need a Covid test to go to Hawaii?\">Do I need a Covid test to go to Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/10-things-know-when-moving-to-hawaii\/#which-hawaiian-island-is-cheapest\" title=\"Which Hawaiian island is cheapest?\">Which Hawaiian island is cheapest?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/10-things-know-when-moving-to-hawaii\/#how-can-i-move-to-hawaii-without-a-job\" title=\"How can I move to Hawaii without a job?\">How can I move to Hawaii without a job?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/10-things-know-when-moving-to-hawaii\/#what-is-living-in-hawaii-like\" title=\"What is living in Hawaii like?\">What is living in Hawaii like?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/10-things-know-when-moving-to-hawaii\/#is-it-cheaper-to-go-to-mexico-or-hawaii\" title=\"Is it cheaper to go to Mexico or Hawaii?\">Is it cheaper to go to Mexico or Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/10-things-know-when-moving-to-hawaii\/#is-hawaii-hotter-than-mexico\" title=\"Is Hawaii hotter than Mexico?\">Is Hawaii hotter than Mexico?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/10-things-know-when-moving-to-hawaii\/#is-hawaii-safer-than-mexico\" title=\"Is Hawaii safer than Mexico?\">Is Hawaii safer than Mexico?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/10-things-know-when-moving-to-hawaii\/#is-costa-rica-like-hawaii\" title=\"Is Costa Rica like Hawaii?\">Is Costa Rica like Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/10-things-know-when-moving-to-hawaii\/#is-hawaii-or-puerto-rico-better\" title=\"Is Hawaii or Puerto Rico better?\">Is Hawaii or Puerto Rico better?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/10-things-know-when-moving-to-hawaii\/#whats-cheaper-hawaii-or-bahamas\" title=\"What&#8217;s cheaper Hawaii or Bahamas?\">What&#8217;s cheaper Hawaii or Bahamas?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/10-things-know-when-moving-to-hawaii\/#is-there-anywhere-else-like-hawaii\" title=\"Is there anywhere else like Hawaii?\">Is there anywhere else like Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-do-i-prepare-to-move-to-hawaii\"><\/span>How do I prepare to move to Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>10 Simple Tips for Moving to Hawaii<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-much-money-should-i-save-before-moving-to-hawaii\"><\/span>How much money should I save before moving to Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Around $50,000 would provide a good cushion for a single person in most circumstances. For a family or professional moving to the islands, around $50,000 in savings is the absolute minimum you should have.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-moving-to-hawaii-realistic\"><\/span>Is moving to Hawaii realistic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your move is an exciting and fun time, but it should also be one that&#8217;s done with caution and realistic expectations, or else you may be one of the hundreds who move back to the mainland each year. Hawaii is paradise for many reasons, but it&#8217;s also a difficult place to live for most because of the economy.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why-hawaii-is-not-a-good-place-to-live\"><\/span>Why Hawaii is not a good place to live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Reason #7 you should not <a href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/when-moving-to-hawaii-do-i-have-to-declare-rifles\/\" title=\"When moving to hawaii do i have to declare rifles\">move to Hawaii:<\/a> Fewer choices, less competition, poorer service, higher prices. Because of Hawaii&#8217;s disincentives, there is less competition for anything in our small, closed market. Less competition is almost always bad for consumers and here it applies to much more than just high prices.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-are-the-disadvantages-of-living-in-hawaii\"><\/span>What are the disadvantages of living in Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In part 2 of this post I&#8217;ll detail the pros, but below I will share 18 downsides of living in Hawaii:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-to-know-about-moving-to-hawaii\"><\/span>What to know about moving to Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Cost of Living is High. The cost of living in Hawaii is high&#8230; Hawaii is Surrounded By Wildlife&#8230; Traffic Can Be Brutal&#8230; The Sunset Will Blow Your Mind&#8230; Surfing is Harder Than it Looks&#8230; Nature Gives and Nature Takes&#8230; The Dress Code is Almost Always Casual&#8230; Moving With Pets is Tough.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-the-best-hawaiian-island-to-live-on\"><\/span>What is the best Hawaiian island to live on?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re just looking at the sheer number of incidents on each island, Kauai is the safest island to live on. In 2020, the Kauai Police Department reported the lowest number of violent crime incidents and property crime incidents of any of the four major islands.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can-i-just-move-to-hawaii\"><\/span>Can I just move to Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In 1959, Hawaii officially became the 50th state. As a result, anyone who has the ability to legally live in the United States\u2014including citizens and permanent residents\u2014can move to Hawaii. Legally, it&#8217;s just like moving to any other state.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"where-is-the-cheapest-place-to-live-in-hawaii\"><\/span>Where is the cheapest place to live in Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most Affordable Places to Live in Hawaii<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can-i-live-in-hawaii-on-2000-a-month\"><\/span>Can I live in Hawaii on $2000 a month?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you decide to rent, you&#8217;re looking payment of just under $2,000 per month, and that&#8217;s if you pay the median price. To keep the utilities running in a small apartment in Honolulu, you&#8217;re facing a cost of around $285 per month.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-a-good-salary-in-hawaii\"><\/span>What is a good salary in Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How much does an Average make in Hawaii? As of Jul 14, 2022, the average annual pay for the Average jobs category in Hawaii is $78,131 a year. Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $37.56 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,503\/week or $6,511\/month.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-the-average-water-bill-in-hawaii\"><\/span>What is the average water bill in Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On average, residents pay $110.76 for electricity, $72.10 for natural gas, $70.39 for water, $85 for cable TV, $60 for internet, and $14 for trash and recycling. The average cost of cable is $60, but that may change as more people cut their cable cords and switch to streaming services. For the full study, click here.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-much-is-electricity-per-month-in-hawaii\"><\/span>How much is electricity per month in Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>More specifically, the Aloha State&#8217;s residents pay the highest monthly energy bills in the country. According to a 2017 study by the U.. Energy Information Administration (EIA), an energy bill in Hawaii goes for an average of $149.33 per month. That&#8217;s almost $38 more expensive than the $111.67 national average.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-much-is-a-coke-in-hawaii\"><\/span>How much is a Coke in Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cost of Living in Honolulu<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-much-is-the-gas-in-hawaii\"><\/span>How much is the gas in Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hawaii average gas prices<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-much-is-1-gallon-of-milk-in-hawaii\"><\/span>How much is 1 gallon of milk in Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However, depending upon where you live, the cost can fluctuate dramatically. According to the USDA, the average gallon of whole milk is $3.59 a gallon..Average Price Of Milk In Every State.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-much-does-a-big-mac-meal-cost-in-hawaii\"><\/span>How much does a Big Mac meal cost in Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The price of Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) in Honolulu, Hawaii is $10. This average is based on 8 price points.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-much-is-food-in-hawaii\"><\/span>How much is food in Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Average Daily Costs While meal prices in Hawaii can vary, the average cost of food in Hawaii is $61 per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Hawaii should cost around $24 per person.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-a-typical-hawaiian-breakfast\"><\/span>What is a typical Hawaiian breakfast?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Breakfast. Portuguese sausage, eggs and rice is one of the most common breakfasts of Hawaii. It includes lingui\u00e7a, eggs, and white rice. The McDonald&#8217;s franchise in Hawai\u02bbi has adapted this dish and put it on their breakfast menu as a replacement to bacon, ham, and eggs.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"are-clothes-cheaper-in-hawaii\"><\/span>Are clothes cheaper in Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You will find that full retail price works out cheaper in Hawaii than it would back home in Australia. You will not be short of places to find some great purchases either, there are plenty of opportunities for high end shopping in Hawaii.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-hawaii-worth-the-money\"><\/span>Is Hawaii worth the money?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Is Hawaii Worth it? Yes, I think Hawaii is well worth visiting! While it is expensive and can be crowded, there&#8217;s something about that stunning scenery and relaxing vibe that entices many of us to visit again and again. I hope this post helps you with how to plan a trip to Hawaii.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-should-i-avoid-in-hawaii\"><\/span>What should I avoid in Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Don&#8217;t stand next to the blowhole&#8230; Don&#8217;t eat at a chain restaurant&#8230; Don&#8217;t let a commercial luau be your only exposure to Hawaiian culture&#8230; Don&#8217;t limit your visit to O\u02bbahu&#8230; And don&#8217;t avoid the Island of Hawai\u02bbi&#8230; Don&#8217;t only stay in resort towns&#8230; Don&#8217;t hike illegally or start a hike late in the day.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-food-in-hawaii-expensive\"><\/span>Is food in Hawaii expensive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Food is very expensive in Hawaii, since most of it is imported from the mainland. Expect to pay a lot more than you do at home, especially if you frequent discount grocery stores such as Aldi (like we do).<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-can-i-stay-in-hawaii-for-free\"><\/span>How can I stay in Hawaii for free?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Visitors who lend a helping hand in Hawaii will get a free hotel stay, the tourism board announced. The program, called M\u0101lama Hawai&#8217;i, calls for visitors to \u201ctake a trip that gives back.\u201d Malama translates to \u201ccare for\u201d in the Hawaiian language. \u201cThis is more than an invitation to come to Hawaii.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can-you-be-homeless-in-hawaii\"><\/span>Can you be homeless in Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As of January 2020, Hawaii had an estimated 6,458 experiencing homelessness on any given day, as reported by Continuums of Care to the U.. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"do-i-need-a-covid-test-to-go-to-hawaii\"><\/span>Do I need a Covid test to go to Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A negative pre-departure COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 is no longer required when arriving in the United States, as of 12.01 ET, June 12, 2022.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"which-hawaiian-island-is-cheapest\"><\/span>Which Hawaiian island is cheapest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Oahu<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-can-i-move-to-hawaii-without-a-job\"><\/span>How can I move to Hawaii without a job?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can I move to Hawaii without a job? Yes, you can. Many newcomers do just that. Even so, you will have to find a job as soon as possible due to the high living expenses..The most popular ones are as follows:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-living-in-hawaii-like\"><\/span>What is living in Hawaii like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Simply put, life in Hawaii feels simple. All the extraneous stuff is removed so that people can focus on the essential \u2014 sunshine, the salty sea, good food, great people and the spirit of Aloha. By and large, people that live in Hawaii aren&#8217;t as materialistic.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-it-cheaper-to-go-to-mexico-or-hawaii\"><\/span>Is it cheaper to go to Mexico or Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your Budget in Mexico Mexico is far more affordable than Hawaii, making your money go much further in the long term. A longer vacation can be far cheaper if you choose Mexico, with some of the best beachfront hotels in the country costing far less than even an average one in Hawaii.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-hawaii-hotter-than-mexico\"><\/span>Is Hawaii hotter than Mexico?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The weather in Hawaii and Mexico are gorgeous. Mexico may get unbearably hot sometimes in summer. The temperature does not shoot up more than 90 degrees Fahrenheit in Hawaii. Weather in Hawaii is more pleasant than Mexico although it is not very hot in Mexico.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-hawaii-safer-than-mexico\"><\/span>Is Hawaii safer than Mexico?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are also definite pros and cons to both Hawaii and Mexico. First, there&#8217;s personal safety. We unquestionably feel safer in Hawaii. Mexico, on the other hand, offers a far more affordable vacation opportunity.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-costa-rica-like-hawaii\"><\/span>Is Costa Rica like Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These two destinations are quite similar, but thankfully we know both well and there&#8217;s some unique differences that you need to know. Hawaii will give you access to a more resort-like vacation, whereas Costa Rica is considered more rural and natural.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-hawaii-or-puerto-rico-better\"><\/span>Is Hawaii or Puerto Rico better?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hawaii is better for vacation if you enjoy hiking, outdoor adventures in comfortably warm weather, and vibrant local culture. Puerto Rico is better if you are a beach lover who likes exploring historical sites such as forts, swimming in fish-rich waters, and spending nights on the dance floor.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"whats-cheaper-hawaii-or-bahamas\"><\/span>What&#8217;s cheaper Hawaii or Bahamas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Overall, The Bahamas is about 7% more expensive than Hawaii.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-there-anywhere-else-like-hawaii\"><\/span>Is there anywhere else like Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Good Hawaii alternatives include Caribbean islands like: Saint Lucia. Turks &#038; Caicos. Exuma (The Bahamas)Feb 20, 2020<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How do I prepare to move to Hawaii? 10 Simple Tips for Moving to Hawaii How much money should I save before moving to Hawaii? Around $50,000 would provide a good cushion for a single person in most circumstances. 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