- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- Croatia
- Hong Kong
- Zadar
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Hong Kong (Hong Kong) and Zadar (Croatia)
| Food | 43% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) is 43% more expensive than in Zadar (Croatia) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | HK$106 (80 kn) | 56 kn | 43% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$33 (25 kn) | 34 kn | 25% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | HK$32 (24 kn) | 25 kn | 2% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$21 (15.72 kn) | 5.80 kn | 171% |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$23 (17.09 kn) | 14 kn | 22% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$18.10 (13.70 kn) | 7.50 kn | 83% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$75 (57 kn) | 43 kn | 31% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$21 (16.23 kn) | 9.75 kn | 67% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | HK$28 (21 kn) | 7.25 kn | 193% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | HK$12.88 (9.75 kn) | 5.50 kn | 77% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$140 (106 kn) | 40 kn | 164% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$16.67 (12.62 kn) | 12.75 kn | 1% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$13.67 (10.35 kn) | 5.60 kn | 85% |
| Housing | 493% | ||
| Housing in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) is 493% more expensive than in Zadar (Croatia) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | HK$36,871 (27,911 kn) | 3,400 kn | 721% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$850 (643 kn) | 575 kn | 12% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | HK$190 (144 kn) | 100 kn | 44% |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$6,711 (5,080 kn) | 3,333 kn | 52% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | HK$1,400 (1,060 kn) | 1,163 kn | 9% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$56 (43 kn) | 30 kn | 42% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$64 (48 kn) | 22 kn | 126% |
| Clothes | 81% | ||
| Clothes in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) is 81% more expensive than in Zadar (Croatia) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | HK$867 (656 kn) | 300 kn | 119% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | HK$425 (322 kn) | 183 kn | 76% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | HK$695 (526 kn) | 400 kn | 31% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | HK$980 (742 kn) | 375 kn | 98% |
| Transportation | 62% | ||
| Transportation in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) is 62% more expensive than in Zadar (Croatia) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$246,714 (186,761 kn) | 149,500 kn | 25% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17.26 (13.07 kn) | 10.63 kn | 23% |
| monthly ticket public transport | HK$535 (405 kn) | 185 kn | 119% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | HK$81 (61 kn) | 76 kn | 19% |
| Personal Care | 114% | ||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) is 114% more expensive than in Zadar (Croatia) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | HK$101 (76 kn) | 30 kn | 154% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$45 (34 kn) | 13.50 kn | 151% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$29 (22 kn) | 15.67 kn | 38% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$55 (41 kn) | 21 kn | 99% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$18.18 (13.76 kn) | 7.33 kn | 88% |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$21 (15.98 kn) | 13.75 kn | 16% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$239 (181 kn) | 44 kn | 313% |
| Entertainment | 31% | ||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) is 31% more expensive than in Zadar (Croatia) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$344 (260 kn) | 120 kn | 117% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$164 (124 kn) | 62 kn | 100% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,517 (1,149 kn) | 123 kn | 831% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | HK$980 (742 kn) | 290 kn | 156% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$89 (68 kn) | 40 kn | 69% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | HK$35 (27 kn) | 10.50 kn | 155% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | HK$50 (38 kn) | 16.80 kn | 127% |
| iPod nano 16GB | HK$1,137 (861 kn) | 4,000 kn | 78% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$0.73 (0.55 kn) | 1 kn | 45% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | HK$754 (571 kn) | 250 kn | 128% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | HK$50 (38 kn) | 22 kn | 75% |
| TOTAL | 142% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,187 prices entered by 344 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2013.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) is 142% more expensive than in Zadar (Croatia)
For example, you would need at least 30,311 kn
(HK$40,042)
in Hong Kong
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
12,500 kn
in Zadar.