PROS AND CONS OF LIVING IN HAWAII OAHU
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- A video on the my pros and cons of living in Hawaii on Oahu after being here for a year and some change. I talk the difference of food places, year round summertime weather, and a lot of other things.
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As someone who was born and raised here, I have to say that what seems to have made your transition here easier is that you observe and listen. Humility is a big part of Hawaii culture and helps newcomers assimilate into the local lifestyle. You need to do a video on OCEAN SAFETY and what beaches are good for what. As you know, drowning happens here quite often and majority are visitors or newcomers.
Thanks for watching...drownings happen way too often
True that. We were on Kauai hiking along the Na Pali coast and there are signs at all the beaches saying ‘if in doubt, don’t go out’. It sticks in your head because the ocean there is no joke sometimes!!
A 'positive': "Swimming with the sharks." (Oh how nice!)
Thank you for watching
yeh that shark remark...mmm no thank you. lol
This comment made me 🤣🤣🤣
I'm a gambler!
Sharks are quite entertaining to swim with. Don’t judge till you try it ;)
Thank you South West for flying to Hawaii. I can now afford three or four round trip flights a year (on a teacher's salary) thanks to the SWA Credit Card points. Looking forward to moving there soon.
Thanks, Santiago for a reply from another video you posted. You are a MAKANA, A GIFT, to Hawai'i. You continue the good vibes that is that place.
i like this guys vibe, no bears in HI! just watch out for the angry wild boars if u really get deep into the jungle!
Those boars really do be out
I used to run around the hills in Pupukea and we always worried about boars but never saw any or any tracks. It might have changed since the 70s though.
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Costco is not bad for pricing. Gas was cheaper at Costco then the mainland a few years ago. I shopped for the sales and clearance and had a good sized freezer to stock up, and that saved me a lot. Also, the farmer's market is a good thing.
I used to live there in the late 90s to early 2000s because my dad was in the Army. I used to stay in Wheeler Airfield. Watching this video, and it hasn’t changed much.
oh my gosh i’m so excited i’m moving there in a couple months!!!!!!
let me know how it goes...and thanks for watching
kkookie it’s been a year, you still there?
Hellfrozeover Ditto was wondering too 😂
I loved the lower speed limits! The whole idea is to CHILL! I turned on 98.5 Island Reggae and relaxed....Love your videos by the way!
Thank you for watching...Yes you definitely adapt to the speed limits and learn to just chill
"Ah-Sah-EE" Bowl is the correct pronunciation for that dish btw :) Loved the vid.
He is country. It is his accent
Awesome video. Thank you for the insight.😊
no problem...thanks for watching
You want to eat mainland food? Move to the mainland. Simple solution. It's so typical that people move here because they like the island lifestyle. When they arrive on island they start looking for food and stores that were in the places they just left.
Oahu does have Burger King! Lol. But it definitely has the best food options out of all the islands.
Probably true
@@SantiagoLeimans They definitely have burger king, I used to take art lessons at the art academy and had a Whopper every day.
its true, they have dominos AND...... wingstop. also they need to get a chick fil a though lol
What's wrong with unicorns tho? hahah I started dying when you said that
Thank you for watching...if I see a unicorn I'm leaving the island the sameday lol
You seem to be a good man and honest. I am very excited to move to Hawaii. Thanks for posting this:-)
Thanks for watching...no problem you're welcome
A 'positive': "No unicorns." (Oh what a relief!)
Thank you for watching
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Plane tickets aren’t like that if you book a month in advance, you can go all way to east coast for $400 roundtrip. Just gotta book early.
E. Nathan Glass yes sir, plan out far enough and score unda $400 bruh.
rahsaun77 I once saw a December ticket for $360 on a Delta flight!
compare to Atlanta no crime!
There’s still crime lol.
@@thegreensun4944 yes now! Lol
Not any fast food. That's the craziest shit I have ever heard... I'd call that a GREAT thing.
we on the same team...thanks for watching
De Lexxi you start missing ChickfilA and Little Ceasers lol
We definitely have fast food here 😂
yandrsupreme we have everything McDonald’s kfc Popeyes jack in in the box Taco Bell Burger King
No way, Hawaii practically invented the plate lunch. It's like every little hole in the wall plate lunch place is its own fast food place. Yum!
That’s why I pulled up roots and move to the mainland, it got too much for me. It’s been twenty years now and I’m planning a road trip. I have a nice 16 ft Amer-lite being pulled by my ram 1500, it’s about living and being here is. P.S. Pepe my 20 gauge will join me. Lol.....Aloha Oe.
No unicorns? Sold.
Thank you for watching...glad I sold you on it lol
We used to go camping a lot and we didn’t worry about anything
Exactly nothing at all
Yeah I wanna go back. I am planning a reunion for my friends from school. We all went to Wheeler Elementary School together back then in the Wheeler Airfield. It’s gonna be so much fun. I have been planning it for a while now. Hopefully it goes well.
Thx for the pros and cons. Good to know.
Thinking of relocating to Oahu! Thanks for the video 🤙🏼
Do it you'll like it ...Thanks for watching
I got a speeding ticket on the Big Island 3 years ago on my way to check out the Volcano...cost me $750.
Jesus christ, sucks
My hubby and I will be in Oahu in two weeks. We will be taking that waterfall hike as well. Are you sure there are no snakes? That was my biggest concern.
Yes no snakes lol
UmberBlush No snakes but there is centipedes to worry about on a rainy day 😅 Anyways hope you and your husband had a wonderful time, Aloha 🌺
Whats weird is Boars Head Deli Meat is the exact same price... everything else way up, bag of rice is somewhat similar price which i lived on to save food money. Rice is a money and calorie saver and keeps you fuller
Hey, I am from the A too. I am glad you post this video.
You're welcome. I'm glad you watched this video ATL
I have a request. Can you do a video of all the items you brought to hawaii for such a long stay there. Thanks.
I live here so brought everything
That Zaxbys craving is legit! From Marietta and manneeee I love my Zaxbys
Thankyou
Where in Oahu would you say are the best areas to live if you're moving there for the first time from the main land?
May I ask what you do for a living? I am studying to be a software engineer and I would love to live in hawaii for a couple years.
Jessica Donley I am a Project Manager...thanks for watching also
Yes, if you can find the government job 👍
Santi! could you personally live on $110,000 for 2 people in Oahu? Would you just be scraping by, or would you have more than enough? Wife and I have been planing our move and are seeking answers from as many people as possible. Thanks!
Thanks for the insight!
You're welcome
You my dude man. Good vibes from you.
Great video, thanks!!
I have to fly constantly to the point where I purchased a Jet Card which gives me ownership in a Private Jet Association.
Now driving on the interstate at 35MPH? When I drive I love to fly on the roads.
Now since you are talking about how expensive things are in Hawaii. Everything is shipped into Hawaii under the JONES ACT.
Can you raise and grow your own food? Now as for SWIMMING with the SHARKS ! Most DEFINITELY out of the question.
I'm considering moving to Hawaii soon and this is some good info.. are you still living there because I have some more questions I'd like to ask you
No crazy bugs? Because some people talk about stinging centipedes and jellyfish invasions during certain times of the year
I shoulda talked about those centipedes...youre right...thank you for watching
Ive lived in Oahu Hawaii for 11yrs
The speed limit on the freeway is 55mph not 35 lol...still slow tho
Yes you get less for your money Especially the homes. You pay more and get smaller sq foot.
I've had my car stolen in Ewa beach
Another car broken into in Ewa beach. My mustang was broken into in salt lake
Meth is big on this island
Woo cutie 😍 this was in my recommended & i plan on leaving within 3 months there!
I left also...Thank you for watching!!!
I lived there for 5 years in Waikiki and was considering working downtown Honolulu but would be living by myself this time. Your digs looks really nice - hard to find reasonable, updated nice places to live on your own. Are you downtown Honolulu specifically? Thank you for your thoughts. Do you think you will live there for a while or do you see yourself moving eventually? I agree that there is SO much to do, always something outside, lots of adventure, friendly people, sunny weather, 80 degrees year round. I do realize you do end up paying the price for paradise because there is a lot of beauty there!
You do end up paying to live in paradise...downtown Honolulu, and I'll move back eventually...Thank you for watching
@@SantiagoLeimans HELLO HOW ARE YOU BRO, MY NAME IS FREDERICK. I BEEN WATCHING ALL YOUR UTUBE HAWAII VIDEOS,THIER GREAT TO LEARN ALOT.. ME AND MY SPANISH GIRLFRIEND IS MOVING THERE FROM MADRID SPAIN THIS SUMMER.AM TRYING TO FINE A BIG NICE TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT IN WAIKIKI HAWAII. IS IT POSSIBLE THAT YOU CAN HELP ME WITH SOME CONTACT'S,I KNOW YOU A BUSY PERSON,BUT IF YOU CAN LEAD ME TO THE RIGHT CONTACT,I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE IT. THANK YOU
Hello Jocelyn how are you doing? MY NAME IS FREDERICK. ME AND MY GIRL IS MOVING THERE FROM MADRID SPAIN THIS SUMMER.AM TRYING TO FINE A NICE TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT IN WAIKIKI HAWAII. CAN U PLEASE HELP ME WITH SOME CONTACT'S, I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE IT. ALSO DO U ENJOY LIVING THERE? THANK YOU
Hi, fun video. I am from the mountains and bear country, no scorpions here either, LOL. Glad there are no bears there. How do you get around? Are there ways to get your car over to the island without going broke. Former NWK girl moved to rural land and found out its pretty tough. Would love Hawaii but not sure if it is feasible. Can you like drive to Ca and take a ferry or what? And by the way, you are young, like the outdoors, so why aren't you growing some good food for yourself? Its a blast once you start. Give it a try!
I drive and I will def try to grow some food lol...Thanks for watching
I love love your video it was very informative you answered every question that I had going in my mind about moving out there only thing I wish you would have touched on is what areas is the best areas to move to I'm looking to buy a house out there and I'm kind of trying to just do my research before I move out there but you definitely did a superb job on this video
I appreciate it
I know it's full but I want to move there
its plenty of room...thanks for watching
Thank you for sharing
No problem
The sun is super intense though, i would sunburn just waiting at a bus stop for ten minutes.
Oahu was a paradise 45 years ago.
I'm debating on movingly to Hawaii with my kids from Albany ga to Hawaii. Thanks for the video 🥰 What is the costs of apartments like?
I understand the food thing, but it would be really easy to make your own chicken bowl from chipotle. Not trying to be disrespectful by saying that, but I think you could just make whatever you really want at a cost of convenience i guess. Great video man and thank you!
Hey what are some really good cheap housing options? I’m trying to move there within the next couple of months
Lex K me too, that’s my main concern I generally make around 1200 a month but from what I’ve been researching a one bed room cost just that much.🤦🏾♂️
Awesome thanks
This was immensely refreshing to hear the crime rate is so low. I'm from Atlanta, too and it was psychotic over there how often bad things happened. I'm moving to Hawaii soon with my best friend who is being stationed there out of the military. I'm going over there to go to school. I'm really excited to experience it!
Thank you for watching...you'll have a good time
Doing the same thing man. Any tips?
Where on H1/2/3 is the speed limit 35?
how do ppl think if i move to Oahu to work on my massage therapy career there and build clients especially athletes and surfers etc but i also need a Server job i work in weddings and banquets here in CA so hopefull to carry that on there if theres wedding venues? ill look into Turtle bay for that too.
Thanks
Im surprised you didnt mention the mutant cockroaches 😂 Btw you're fine looool
I was going to but I decided to chill lol...thank you for watching...and the compliment!
Hawaii may not have unicorns, but it has centipedes! Ouch.
What about the bugs? Cockroaches and centipedes? I heard they’re prevalent on all the islands?
How much do you think a single person needs to make annually to live comfortable?
Net 4K a month to be comfortable
Santiago Leimans wow that totally changed my perspective of living in Hawaii.I thought you had to rake in 6 figure salary to live comfortably
Depends on your lifestyle but rent is the biggest expense...six figures you would be super super comfortable
I figured income would be higher there to balance living costs
Santiago Leimans --I am on track to move in December to oahu. I am getting rid of all of my furniture as it is way too big and heavy and cost a fortune to ship. Is purchasing new furniture for like a 1 BR apt reasonable for just the basics?
Have you thought about Amazon for food? I know it sound funny but they have good snacks in bulk😂🤷🏻♂️
Great vid... any recommendations on finding inexpensive/ or at least reasonable apartment....thank you...
The housing markets varies so much and it is hard to find somewhere decent I actually do not have a single recommendation I don't want to steer you in the wrong direction...Thanks for watching
Great video bro!
Is the traffic less bad
then Manhattan midtown?
is the entertainment culture different than on the mainland (tv channels, are the same movies and music popular)
Entertainment is pretty much the same I don't think you could find the Luau's anywhere else though lol
Which island?
Oahu...thanks for watching
Krispy Kreme is on Maui dude
I think there is a Krispy Kreme on Maui, and I think you can buy it in some stores on Oahu. The upside of the food, is that you got Zippy's and the mainland doesn't.
There are no bears or big scary animals in Hawaii, but I know there are wild boars and deer on Molokai. There are some snakes, and when they find them it's on the news. You did forget about the flying cockroaches in the cons.
The reason there are not a lot of violent crime is because in Hawaii, we don't use guns when we are mad we fight. Wat you looking at? Like go! Shoots!
Who needs Krispy Kreme when you've got Leonard's???!
My neighbors fly out on the actual holiday itself and save big bucks on flights!
where is that bball court located in oahu?
Somewhere on northshore near a fire station...I will get back to you
No snakes or scorpions.... but there are centipedes... big ones. And if they bite it hurts. Just FYI!
thank you for watching
Love your vibe also lmao at con being no homophobic chicken
Foods in Hawaii are American-Hawaiian-Asian fusions. The dangerous animals are prohibited, because of the preservation of Hawaii's vegetations. Not long ago, someone brought in wild boars, and there are a few Texans are hired to hunt them down now.
LOL all the food places you named I dont eat at ..
Thanks for watching...you don't know what you missing lol
Hnl to Atlanta 300 to 400 oneway....non stop....one stop.
The flight to Hawaii have gotten cheap since more airlines travel there now...and there time when I was there not a lot of airlines were unfortunately...Thank you for watching!!!
@@SantiagoLeimans lax to hnl oneway 200 usd..
Airfare has dropped
I crack up cuz they sell Little Ceasers gift cards in Hawaii but there aren’t any hehe
We have Little Caesers here
Are farmers market just as pricy ?
Can you coupon there?
Never tried...I'm sure you can but I'm not sure if you'll save to the extent of the mainland
You can, but to be respectful to the next person in line, you usually don't do those crazy coupon thing. Also, we most people find the person with the military ID to go shopping and the exchanges and commissaries don't take coupons unless it's there own coupons.
Yes you can, my fiancee is addicted to it. But it's nice cause we garage sale every weekend and it all works out well. Just make sure you are experienced at it, cause if you're not the cashiers will give you a hard time. Hope this helps.
Grew up in Oahu since I was 1 and it’s not the picture perfect post card that everyone sees. There are very ghetto parts, it is really expensive and there is racism everywhere it’s sad but it is how it is. But I love my hometown and the islanders I grew up with are very nice people and willing to teach you about their culture you just have to be respectful.
Dude ur hysterical
Thank you for watching!!!
How is the military life if you know any active military members?
Thank you for watching...There is a lot of military on the island the ones I do know dont complain
Well there are the black widow..
The place u stay in is a high rise one bedroom unit
Thank you for watching...yes it is
the wild boars tho
Im a software engineer looking for a job in Hawaii, can you get me a job there?
do you own your place or rent? if you dont mind me askin...=) how much do you pay for your monthly mortgage or rent? Thanks
(Rent $2100) Check out my cost of living video it has the answer to your questions and more.
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New subbie 😍
Dominique Akins Thanks. 😉
What is szaball?
the EUSEBIO family Acai Bowls 💀
There should be a Costco
Stacy Schweigler there is
Asci bowl not sybol lol
no jobs =homelessness there are more homeless in this state then adults that can afford housing if thats not national problem then idk what is we are screwed and whats even more bothersome nobody is doing anything about it to be well off in this state 93,000 a year even with 2 jobs that is in the realm of unattainable unless you are surgeon or political someone is not balancing economy right needs to be looked at thoroughly..I understand cost of living but even college grad with position in professional is wooping 30000-40000 grand a year if they are lucky most grads here end up working at entry level jobs starting at 20000 or less as employment specialist id have to say that's unacceptable
Hawaii is right up there with California and Minnesota. Too liberal. That's what happens when liberals run your state
What kind of work you do there?
N Smith I’ve seen him say he was a consultant of some kind.
Skip lag tickets are cheaper
Thank you for watching!!!
goodlife
that's what we strive for...Thanks for watching
Nobody needs Chick-Fil-A... There are fried chicken places that are much better when you shop local. There are also recipes for Chick-Fil-a Chicken online and they taste close enough to the real thing.
no unicorns lol
thanks you for watching
How much is gas an milk ??
gas fluctuates prem. is usually close to $3 per gallon and milk is like 7 - 10 bucks depending on organic or not
If you appreciate Hawaii's beauty, learn to appreciate its people, because Aloha people see pass the color of your skin color and it is a big plus for all of us.
Espensive
I'm "LITERALLY" thinking of moving to Oahu, "LITERALLY".
do it!
If you’re from a big city on the mainland, the crime in Hawaii shouldn’t intimidate you much.