- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- New Zealand
- Hong Kong
- Hamilton
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Hong Kong (Hong Kong) and Hamilton (New Zealand)
| Food | 24% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) is 24% cheaper than in Hamilton (New Zealand) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | HK$106 (NZ$16.78) | NZ$26 | 34% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$33 (NZ$5.27) | NZ$8.83 | 40% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | HK$32 (NZ$5.08) | NZ$8.67 | 41% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$21 (NZ$3.28) | NZ$2.29 | 43% |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$23 (NZ$3.57) | NZ$4.30 | 17% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$18.10 (NZ$2.86) | NZ$3.25 | 12% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$75 (NZ$11.81) | NZ$6.19 | 91% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$21 (NZ$3.39) | NZ$2.70 | 25% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | HK$28 (NZ$4.44) | NZ$7 | 37% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | HK$12.88 (NZ$2.03) | - | - |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$140 (NZ$22) | NZ$17.33 | 27% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$16.67 (NZ$2.63) | NZ$2.74 | 4% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$13.67 (NZ$2.16) | NZ$3.50 | 38% |
| Housing | 183% | ||
| Housing in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) is 183% more expensive than in Hamilton (New Zealand) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | HK$36,871 (NZ$5,823) | NZ$1,450 | 302% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$850 (NZ$134) | NZ$213 | 37% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | HK$190 (NZ$30) | NZ$57 | 47% |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$6,711 (NZ$1,060) | NZ$1,076 | 2% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | HK$1,400 (NZ$221) | NZ$160 | 38% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$56 (NZ$8.91) | NZ$26 | 65% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$64 (NZ$10.12) | NZ$20 | 49% |
| Clothes | 10% | ||
| Clothes in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) is 10% more expensive than in Hamilton (New Zealand) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | HK$867 (NZ$137) | NZ$127 | 8% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | HK$425 (NZ$67) | NZ$54 | 25% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | HK$695 (NZ$110) | NZ$150 | 27% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | HK$980 (NZ$155) | NZ$135 | 15% |
| Transportation | 18% | ||
| Transportation in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) is 18% cheaper than in Hamilton (New Zealand) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$246,714 (NZ$38,965) | NZ$44,373 | 12% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17.26 (NZ$2.73) | NZ$2.11 | 29% |
| monthly ticket public transport | HK$535 (NZ$85) | NZ$120 | 30% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | HK$82 (NZ$12.88) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 4% | ||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) is 4% cheaper than in Hamilton (New Zealand) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | HK$101 (NZ$15.88) | NZ$18.36 | 14% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$45 (NZ$7.08) | NZ$7.03 | 1% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$29 (NZ$4.52) | NZ$4.75 | 5% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$55 (NZ$8.61) | NZ$6.32 | 36% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$18.18 (NZ$2.87) | NZ$3.83 | 25% |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$21 (NZ$3.33) | NZ$5.93 | 44% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$239 (NZ$38) | NZ$21 | 77% |
| Entertainment | 3% | ||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) is 3% more expensive than in Hamilton (New Zealand) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$344 (NZ$54) | NZ$60 | 9% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$164 (NZ$26) | NZ$31 | 16% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,517 (NZ$240) | NZ$147 | 63% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | HK$980 (NZ$155) | NZ$138 | 13% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$89 (NZ$14.12) | NZ$14 | 1% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | HK$35 (NZ$5.58) | NZ$4.67 | 20% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | HK$50 (NZ$7.97) | NZ$6.50 | 23% |
| iPod nano 16GB | HK$1,137 (NZ$180) | NZ$182 | 1% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$0.73 (NZ$0.11) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | HK$754 (NZ$119) | NZ$78 | 52% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | HK$50 (NZ$7.96) | NZ$19.40 | 59% |
| TOTAL | 33% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,149 prices entered by 346 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2013.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) is 33% more expensive than in Hamilton (New Zealand)
For example, you would need at least NZ$3,333
(HK$21,102)
in Hong Kong
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
NZ$2,500
in Hamilton.