Cost of living in Hong Kong is 26% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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| Food | - 6% | |||
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| Food in Hong Kong is 6% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$88 (kr78) | kr131 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$44 (kr39) | kr82 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$50 (kr45) | kr39 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$22 (kr19) | kr12 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$32 (kr28) | kr33 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$24 (kr21) | kr22 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$106 (kr94) | kr56 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$33 (kr30) | kr19 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$24 (kr21) | kr12 | + 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$16 (kr14) | kr10 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$153 (kr135) | kr97 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$17 (kr15) | kr20 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$20 (kr18) | kr13 | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 145% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 145% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$45,583 (kr40,410) | kr11,583 | + 249% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$28,143 (kr24,950) | kr9,449 | + 164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,623 (kr1,439) | kr848 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$24,696 (kr21,893) | kr8,388 | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$17,400 (kr15,425) | kr6,707 | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$824 (kr730) | kr587 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$225 (kr199) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$4,866 (kr4,314) | kr2,600 | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,523 (kr1,350) | kr552 | + 144% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$90 (kr80) | kr61 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$97 (kr86) | kr131 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 8% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$675 (kr599) | kr736 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$354 (kr314) | kr300 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$626 (kr555) | kr906 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,220 (kr1,081) | kr1,028 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 25% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$234,952 (kr208,289) | kr286,083 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$22 (kr20) | kr14 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$505 (kr447) | kr613 | - 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$91 (kr81) | kr320 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 22% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$59 (kr52) | kr35 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$101 (kr90) | kr82 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$369 (kr327) | kr500 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$67 (kr60) | kr37 | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$45 (kr40) | kr19 | + 107% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$44 (kr39) | kr18 | + 120% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$13 (kr12) | kr11 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$20 (kr18) | kr16 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$265 (kr235) | kr217 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 25% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$332 (kr294) | kr369 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$203 (kr180) | kr219 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,653 (kr1,465) | kr698 | + 110% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$966 (kr856) | kr637 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$131 (kr116) | kr86 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$47 (kr41) | kr48 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$58 (kr52) | kr47 | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,667 (kr3,251) | kr3,682 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$0.86 (kr0.76) | kr0.94 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$909 (kr806) | kr196 | + 310% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$71 (kr63) | kr50 | + 28% | |
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TOTAL | + 26% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 351 prices entered by 94 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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