- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- Ireland
- Hong Kong
- Dublin
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Hong Kong (Hong Kong) and Dublin (Ireland)
| Food | 19% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) is 19% cheaper than in Dublin (Ireland) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | HK$106 (€10.60) | €13.27 | 20% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$34 (€3.36) | €7.15 | 53% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | HK$32 (€3.22) | €5.09 | 37% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$21 (€2.08) | €1.24 | 68% |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$23 (€2.29) | €2.83 | 19% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$18.10 (€1.81) | €2.76 | 34% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$75 (€7.48) | €3.39 | 121% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$21 (€2.14) | €1.98 | 8% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | HK$28 (€2.81) | €2.20 | 28% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | HK$12.88 (€1.29) | €2.12 | 39% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$140 (€13.97) | €11.73 | 19% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$16.67 (€1.67) | €2.24 | 25% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$13.67 (€1.37) | €1.47 | 7% |
| Housing | 128% | ||
| Housing in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) is 128% more expensive than in Dublin (Ireland) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | HK$36,800 (€3,680) | €1,324 | 178% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$850 (€85) | €120 | 29% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | HK$190 (€19.00) | €31 | 38% |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$6,711 (€671) | €511 | 31% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | HK$1,400 (€140) | €89 | 57% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$56 (€5.64) | €7.45 | 24% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$65 (€6.48) | €11.87 | 45% |
| Clothes | 6% | ||
| Clothes in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) is 6% more expensive than in Dublin (Ireland) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | HK$877 (€88) | €90 | 3% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | HK$423 (€42) | €40 | 6% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | HK$718 (€72) | €72 | 0% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | HK$980 (€98) | €72 | 36% |
| Transportation | 33% | ||
| Transportation in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) is 33% cheaper than in Dublin (Ireland) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$246,714 (€24,670) | €24,478 | 1% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17.26 (€1.73) | €1.62 | 6% |
| monthly ticket public transport | HK$535 (€54) | €104 | 49% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | HK$81 (€8.11) | €14.36 | 44% |
| Personal Care | 23% | ||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) is 23% more expensive than in Dublin (Ireland) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | HK$101 (€10.05) | €7 | 44% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$43 (€4.28) | €4.61 | 7% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$29 (€2.86) | €2.85 | 1% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$53 (€5.32) | €3.83 | 39% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$18.18 (€1.82) | €2.08 | 13% |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$22 (€2.16) | €2.60 | 17% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$236 (€24) | €13.44 | 76% |
| Entertainment | 4% | ||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) is 4% more expensive than in Dublin (Ireland) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$347 (€35) | €30 | 16% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$164 (€16.37) | €19.40 | 16% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,517 (€152) | €82 | 85% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | HK$981 (€98) | €67 | 46% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$89 (€8.94) | €7.76 | 15% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | HK$35 (€3.54) | €2.69 | 31% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | HK$50 (€5.05) | €4.75 | 6% |
| iPod nano 16GB | HK$1,137 (€114) | €147 | 23% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$0.73 (€0.07) | €0.25 | 71% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | HK$735 (€73) | €60 | 23% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | HK$50 (€5.04) | €9.21 | 45% |
| TOTAL | 21% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 6,542 prices entered by 711 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2013.
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