Cost of living comparison between Vienna (Austria) and Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
| Food | 1% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vienna (Austria) is 1% more expensive than in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | €8.43 (HK$83) | HK$91 | 9% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.89 (HK$58) | HK$28 | 106% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | €4.47 (HK$44) | HK$28 | 56% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.02 (HK$10.12) | HK$23 | 56% |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.89 (HK$29) | HK$30 | 6% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.20 (HK$22) | HK$19.53 | 11% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.27 (HK$52) | HK$58 | 10% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.26 (HK$22) | HK$23 | 4% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | €1.99 (HK$19.65) | HK$21 | 5% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | €0.82 (HK$8.11) | HK$12.47 | 35% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.89 (HK$68) | HK$147 | 54% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.79 (HK$17.63) | HK$15.62 | 13% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.72 (HK$16.98) | HK$14.94 | 14% |
| Housing | 59% | ||
| Housing in Vienna (Austria) is 59% cheaper than in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | €1,110 (HK$10,961) | HK$33,361 | 67% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €145 (HK$1,432) | HK$1,341 | 7% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | €24 (HK$234) | HK$234 | 0% |
| 40” flat screen TV | €547 (HK$5,404) | HK$8,712 | 38% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | €94 (HK$932) | HK$1,300 | 28% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6.71 (HK$66) | HK$63 | 6% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10.44 (HK$103) | HK$69 | 49% |
| Clothes | 4% | ||
| Clothes in Vienna (Austria) is 4% cheaper than in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | €80 (HK$792) | HK$769 | 3% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | €31 (HK$308) | HK$341 | 10% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | €68 (HK$674) | HK$569 | 19% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | €95 (HK$938) | HK$1,045 | 10% |
| Transportation | 0% | ||
| Transportation in Vienna (Austria) is 0% more expensive than in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,108 (HK$248,036) | HK$283,857 | 13% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 (HK$14.04) | HK$16.16 | 13% |
| monthly ticket public transport | €47 (HK$463) | HK$396 | 17% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | €16.33 (HK$161) | HK$101 | 59% |
| Personal Care | 6% | ||
| Personal Care in Vienna (Austria) is 6% more expensive than in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | €11.14 (HK$110) | HK$92 | 19% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.50 (HK$44) | HK$39 | 15% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.22 (HK$32) | HK$27 | 19% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.70 (HK$37) | HK$83 | 56% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.47 (HK$14.51) | HK$14.59 | 1% |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.07 (HK$20) | HK$17.76 | 15% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (HK$215) | HK$198 | 9% |
| Entertainment | 13% | ||
| Entertainment in Vienna (Austria) is 13% cheaper than in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (HK$293) | HK$307 | 5% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16.08 (HK$159) | HK$133 | 20% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 (HK$693) | HK$612 | 13% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | €55 (HK$540) | HK$852 | 37% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8.10 (HK$80) | HK$86 | 7% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | €3.16 (HK$31) | HK$36 | 14% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | €3.31 (HK$33) | HK$44 | 25% |
| iPod nano 8GB (6th generation) | €144 (HK$1,419) | HK$1,171 | 21% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 (HK$0.59) | HK$1.61 | 63% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | €61 (HK$601) | HK$581 | 3% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | €4.15 (HK$41) | HK$50 | 18% |
| TOTAL | 30% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,325 prices entered by 322 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 05, 2012.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
HK$360,000
in Hong Kong
you would need to make just about HK$251,014
(€25,410)
in Vienna.