Seems like a lot of folks believe Hawaii is a terribly expensive place to visit.  While I am here, I would like to demonstrate to all that care to read that Hawaii can be affordable for the conscious budget traveler.  Here are the current costs of some common items:

• Gas:  $4.17 per Gallon
• Poke Salad (2 kinds of fish and sticky rice, easily feeds 2) at Suisan Fish Market: $6
• Celery:  $1.59 per pound
• 2 lb. Bag of Carrots:  $3.99
• Adams Natural Peanut Butter 1 lb. Jar:  $3.99
• Sweet Pineapple (Local):  $0.89 per pound
• Garlic:  $2.50 per pound
• White Onion:  $0.99 per pound
• 12 oz.  Tofu:  $1.79
• Lemon:  $0.50
• 2 lb. Bag of Organic Brown Rice:  $5.99
• Bag of Tostitos:  $3.00
• Jar of Tostitos Salsa:  $3.19

Seems to be about even with the mainland.