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About Hilo

Hilo, Hawaiʻi 🌴 offers a laid-back, scenic base for digital nomads who want island life without big-city chaos. It has a slower pace, strong local culture, and easy access to nature—waterfalls, beaches, and volcano views. 🌋 Internet and coworking options are more limited than in larger cities, so it’s best for remote workers who value tranquility over urban convenience.

Through the year

Best in January (58) · now 53
0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 119 mm Feb: 216 mm Mar: 251 mm Apr: 222 mm May: 209 mm Jun: 125 mm Jul: 163 mm Aug: 147 mm Sep: 117 mm Oct: 160 mm Nov: 200 mm Dec: 162 mm Jan: 25°C / 18°C Feb: 24°C / 18°C Mar: 24°C / 18°C Apr: 24°C / 19°C May: 25°C / 19°C Jun: 26°C / 20°C Jul: 26°C / 20°C Aug: 27°C / 21°C Sep: 27°C / 21°C Oct: 27°C / 20°C Nov: 26°C / 19°C Dec: 25°C / 19°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 3.0
Internet Speed 7.3
Safety 8.1
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.1
Accommodation Cost 3.1
Weather 7.0
Nomad Friendly 4.8
Female Friendly 8.1
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Quick costs

Quick costs in Hilo
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $1,400.00 per month
Coworking Space $200.00 per month
Coffee $4.50 per cup
Beer $5.50 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $16.00 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $45.00 per month
Mobile Plan $50.00 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $75.00 per month

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# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Kailua-Kona US United States No data — Compare
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