- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- Moldova
- Hong Kong
- Chişinău
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Hong Kong (Hong Kong) and Chişinău (Moldova)
| Food | 122% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) is 122% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | HK$106 (170 Leu) | 63 Leu | 170% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$34 (54 Leu) | 55 Leu | 2% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | HK$32 (52 Leu) | 36 Leu | 45% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$21 (33 Leu) | 11.33 Leu | 194% |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$23 (37 Leu) | 17 Leu | 116% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$18.10 (29 Leu) | 16.43 Leu | 77% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$75 (120 Leu) | 48 Leu | 150% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$21 (34 Leu) | 9.71 Leu | 254% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | HK$28 (45 Leu) | 13.14 Leu | 243% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | HK$12.88 (21 Leu) | 13 Leu | 59% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$140 (224 Leu) | 51 Leu | 342% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$16.67 (27 Leu) | 16.71 Leu | 60% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$13.67 (22 Leu) | 4.33 Leu | 405% |
| Housing | 565% | ||
| Housing in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) is 565% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | HK$36,800 (58,974 Leu) | 5,614 Leu | 950% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$850 (1,362 Leu) | 1,557 Leu | 13% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | HK$190 (305 Leu) | 162 Leu | 88% |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$6,711 (10,754 Leu) | 10,375 Leu | 4% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | HK$1,400 (2,244 Leu) | 1,338 Leu | 68% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$56 (90 Leu) | 183 Leu | 51% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$65 (104 Leu) | 66 Leu | 57% |
| Clothes | 11% | ||
| Clothes in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) is 11% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | HK$877 (1,405 Leu) | 1,125 Leu | 25% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | HK$423 (678 Leu) | 633 Leu | 7% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | HK$718 (1,151 Leu) | 1,257 Leu | 8% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | HK$980 (1,571 Leu) | 1,258 Leu | 25% |
| Transportation | 165% | ||
| Transportation in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) is 165% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$246,714 (395,376 Leu) | 252,803 Leu | 56% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17.26 (28 Leu) | 16.70 Leu | 66% |
| monthly ticket public transport | HK$535 (858 Leu) | 138 Leu | 522% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | HK$80 (128 Leu) | 46 Leu | 178% |
| Personal Care | 17% | ||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) is 17% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | HK$101 (161 Leu) | 222 Leu | 27% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$43 (69 Leu) | 52 Leu | 33% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$29 (46 Leu) | 35 Leu | 32% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$53 (85 Leu) | 47 Leu | 81% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$18.18 (29 Leu) | 16.83 Leu | 73% |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$22 (35 Leu) | 22 Leu | 58% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$236 (379 Leu) | 45 Leu | 741% |
| Entertainment | 94% | ||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) is 94% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$347 (556 Leu) | 142 Leu | 292% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$164 (262 Leu) | 136 Leu | 93% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,517 (2,432 Leu) | 135 Leu | 1701% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | HK$981 (1,572 Leu) | 517 Leu | 204% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$89 (143 Leu) | 53 Leu | 169% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | HK$35 (57 Leu) | 23 Leu | 143% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | HK$50 (81 Leu) | 22 Leu | 270% |
| iPod nano 16GB | HK$1,137 (1,822 Leu) | 4,060 Leu | 55% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$0.73 (1.16 Leu) | 1.39 Leu | 16% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | HK$735 (1,178 Leu) | 733 Leu | 61% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | HK$50 (81 Leu) | 21 Leu | 285% |
| TOTAL | 211% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,752 prices entered by 398 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2013.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) is 211% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova)
For example, you would need at least 48,547 Leu
(HK$30,293)
in Hong Kong
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
15,625 Leu
in Chişinău.