Cost of living in Hong Kong vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$78 (C$13) | C$20 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$38 (C$6) | C$10 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$44 (C$7) | C$5.78 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$23 (C$3.76) | C$1.98 | + 90% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$29 (C$4.75) | C$4.18 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$22 (C$3.59) | C$3.04 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$92 (C$15) | C$10 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$24 (C$3.96) | C$4.24 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$17 (C$2.82) | C$3.76 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$17 (C$2.80) | C$3.41 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$230 (C$37) | C$19 | + 96% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$15 (C$2.40) | C$2.48 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$19 (C$3.02) | C$1.93 | + 56% | |
| Housing | + 151% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 151% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$42,306 (C$6,890) | C$2,136 | + 223% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$31,492 (C$5,129) | C$1,241 | + 313% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,664 (C$271) | C$133 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$23,566 (C$3,838) | C$1,120 | + 243% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,226 (C$2,480) | C$806 | + 208% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,062 (C$173) | C$66 | + 161% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$142 (C$23) | C$54 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,312 (C$865) | C$311 | + 178% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,366 (C$223) | C$97 | + 130% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$69 (C$11) | C$10 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$94 (C$15) | C$25 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 49% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$704 (C$115) | C$60 | + 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$314 (C$51) | C$39 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$728 (C$119) | C$98 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,295 (C$211) | C$117 | + 80% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 58% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$243,567 (C$39,668) | C$22,935 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (C$2.69) | C$1.39 | + 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$613 (C$100) | C$67 | + 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$78 (C$13) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$49 (C$8) | C$8 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$115 (C$19) | C$22 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$463 (C$75) | C$77 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$59 (C$10) | C$6 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$38 (C$6) | C$3.85 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$53 (C$9) | C$4.28 | + 101% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$18 (C$2.93) | C$3.11 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$20 (C$3.28) | C$2.46 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$265 (C$43) | C$20 | + 117% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$381 (C$62) | C$52 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$190 (C$31) | C$26 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,027 (C$167) | C$117 | + 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$894 (C$146) | C$96 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$100 (C$16) | C$9 | + 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 (C$7) | C$5.42 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$69 (C$11) | C$7 | + 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,416 (C$556) | C$647 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.19 (C$0.19) | C$0.83 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$893 (C$145) | C$35 | + 311% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (C$10) | C$11 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,225 prices entered by 168 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least C$10,464 (HK$64,249) in Hong Kong to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,500 in Abbotsford.
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