- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Hong Kong
- Dubai
- Hong Kong
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Dubai (United Arab Emirates) and Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
| Food | 4% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 4% cheaper than in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Dirham 53 (HK$112) | HK$106 | 5% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 21 (HK$44) | HK$34 | 31% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Dirham 18.44 (HK$39) | HK$32 | 21% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6.47 (HK$13.68) | HK$21 | 34% |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 11.16 (HK$24) | HK$23 | 3% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6.97 (HK$14.74) | HK$18.10 | 19% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 23 (HK$50) | HK$75 | 34% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9.45 (HK$19.97) | HK$21 | 7% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 6.82 (HK$14.40) | HK$28 | 49% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Dirham 7.60 (HK$16.06) | HK$12.88 | 25% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 85 (HK$179) | HK$140 | 28% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 5.19 (HK$10.96) | HK$16.67 | 34% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.93 (HK$8.30) | HK$13.67 | 39% |
| Housing | 49% | ||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 49% cheaper than in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Dirham 7,337 (HK$15,506) | HK$36,800 | 58% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 567 (HK$1,198) | HK$850 | 41% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Dirham 261 (HK$553) | HK$190 | 191% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 2,538 (HK$5,363) | HK$6,711 | 20% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | Dirham 535 (HK$1,130) | HK$1,400 | 19% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 36 (HK$75) | HK$56 | 33% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 31 (HK$65) | HK$65 | 0% |
| Clothes | 3% | ||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 3% cheaper than in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Dirham 387 (HK$819) | HK$877 | 7% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Dirham 219 (HK$462) | HK$423 | 9% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Dirham 304 (HK$642) | HK$718 | 11% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Dirham 330 (HK$696) | HK$980 | 29% |
| Transportation | 2% | ||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 2% cheaper than in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 99,613 (HK$210,516) | HK$246,714 | 15% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.73 (HK$3.66) | HK$17.26 | 79% |
| monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 328 (HK$692) | HK$535 | 29% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | Dirham 23 (HK$49) | HK$80 | 39% |
| Personal Care | 29% | ||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 29% cheaper than in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Dirham 17.75 (HK$38) | HK$101 | 63% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 27 (HK$57) | HK$43 | 32% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 15.56 (HK$33) | HK$29 | 15% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18.70 (HK$40) | HK$53 | 26% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 10.78 (HK$23) | HK$18.18 | 25% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 10.25 (HK$22) | HK$22 | 0% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 59 (HK$125) | HK$236 | 47% |
| Entertainment | 1% | ||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 1% more expensive than in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 173 (HK$365) | HK$347 | 5% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 73 (HK$154) | HK$164 | 6% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 146 (HK$308) | HK$1,517 | 80% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Dirham 419 (HK$886) | HK$981 | 10% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 51 (HK$109) | HK$89 | 22% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 17.32 (HK$37) | HK$35 | 3% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Dirham 33 (HK$69) | HK$50 | 37% |
| iPod nano 16GB | Dirham 588 (HK$1,242) | HK$1,137 | 9% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.75 (HK$1.58) | HK$0.73 | 118% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Dirham 400 (HK$845) | HK$735 | 15% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Dirham 8.18 (HK$17.30) | HK$50 | 66% |
| TOTAL | 27% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 6,893 prices entered by 785 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2013.
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