Cost of living in Hong Kong is 58% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | + 6% | |||
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| Food in Hong Kong is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$68 (C$12) | C$22 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$45 (C$8) | C$10 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$51 (C$9) | C$5.78 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$22 (C$3.81) | C$1.97 | + 94% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$34 (C$5.78) | C$4.31 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$24 (C$4.21) | C$3.89 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$90 (C$15) | C$10 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$32 (C$5.48) | C$4.59 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$24 (C$4.10) | C$3.65 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$15 (C$2.62) | C$3.41 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$150 (C$26) | C$19 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$20 (C$3.44) | C$2.55 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$20 (C$3.45) | C$2.11 | + 64% | |
| Housing | + 125% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 125% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$36,855 (C$6,353) | C$2,291 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$23,568 (C$4,063) | C$1,332 | + 205% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,643 (C$283) | C$124 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$19,278 (C$3,323) | C$1,235 | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$13,685 (C$2,359) | C$875 | + 170% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$994 (C$171) | C$68 | + 153% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$176 (C$30) | C$54 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$4,281 (C$738) | C$311 | + 137% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,875 (C$323) | C$140 | + 131% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$93 (C$16) | C$10 | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$100 (C$17) | C$25 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 46% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$618 (C$106) | C$57 | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$332 (C$57) | C$41 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$682 (C$118) | C$105 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$986 (C$170) | C$117 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 56% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$292,589 (C$50,437) | C$22,942 | + 120% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$23 (C$3.95) | C$1.66 | + 138% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$494 (C$85) | C$67 | + 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$100 (C$17) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$53 (C$9) | C$8 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$118 (C$20) | C$22 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$376 (C$65) | C$77 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$67 (C$12) | C$6 | + 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$40 (C$7) | C$4.17 | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$46 (C$8) | C$4.59 | + 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$14 (C$2.46) | C$3.11 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$20 (C$3.51) | C$2.78 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$272 (C$47) | C$20 | + 136% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 39% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$361 (C$62) | C$53 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$200 (C$34) | C$26 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,653 (C$285) | C$135 | + 111% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$929 (C$160) | C$96 | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$140 (C$24) | C$10 | + 147% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$41 (C$7) | C$4.71 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$56 (C$10) | C$7 | + 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,667 (C$632) | C$647 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$0.86 (C$0.15) | C$0.24 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$670 (C$115) | C$37 | + 211% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$72 (C$12) | C$11 | + 13% | |
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TOTAL | + 58% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 487 prices entered by 93 different people.
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