What is the current (2016) COLA rate in Hawaii for single soldiers living in the barracks?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 14:44:15 -0400

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Nov 2 at 2016 2:46 PM

SGM Erik Marquez — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 14:46:12 -0400

SGT Private RallyPoint Member $142 on OAHU

But better you go to the site and look it up your self as rates may change based on TIS or exsact location
http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/colaCalc.cfm

Overseas COLA Calculator

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Response by MAJ Rene De La Rosa made Nov 2 at 2016 3:09 PM

MAJ Rene De La Rosa — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 15:09:22 -0400

I will tell you that prices will be increased by about 40%; best cheap meal on the island is at Sam's--the $1.50 hotdog with drink would come into play. Anticipate that the COLA will help with the expenses. Good luck.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Nov 2 at 2016 4:52 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 16:52:20 -0400

Well in my Day, I could afford to drink like the Proverbial Drunken Sailor but I ate Udon and Naruto (noodles and fish sausage) way too often.

Response by SFC George Smith made Nov 2 at 2016 8:21 PM

SFC George Smith — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 20:21:14 -0400

wow... that a Bunch is $$$

Response by SPC Charles Wells made Nov 11 at 2016 7:26 PM

SPC Charles Wells — Fri, 11 Nov 2016 19:26:07 -0500

I'm not sure what it is now. When I was there I wanna say it was around 2k. I am out now and back in Texas.