- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- Canada
- Hong Kong
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$50 (C$9) | C$14 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$36 (C$6) | C$8 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$33 (C$5.65) | C$6 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 (C$4.24) | C$2.38 | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$23 (C$3.90) | C$4.08 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$28 (C$4.84) | C$2.62 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$50 (C$9) | C$10 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$23 (C$3.90) | C$3.73 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$41 (C$7) | C$2.90 | + 142% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$12 (C$2.12) | C$2.89 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$120 (C$20) | C$16 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$17 (C$2.85) | C$2.31 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$15 (C$2.54) | C$1.76 | + 44% | |
| Housing | + 220% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 220% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$40,143 (C$6,855) | C$1,186 | + 478% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$24,938 (C$4,259) | C$982 | + 334% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,452 (C$248) | C$117 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$17,460 (C$2,982) | C$919 | + 224% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$12,722 (C$2,173) | C$695 | + 213% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$726 (C$124) | C$64 | + 93% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$186 (C$32) | C$39 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$5,441 (C$929) | C$392 | + 137% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,165 (C$199) | C$111 | + 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$77 (C$13) | C$10 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$69 (C$12) | C$26 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 46% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$681 (C$116) | C$61 | + 92% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$306 (C$52) | C$41 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$750 (C$128) | C$95 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$948 (C$162) | C$87 | + 87% | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 75% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$230,000 (C$39,279) | C$22,684 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (C$2.92) | C$1.19 | + 146% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$460 (C$79) | C$47 | + 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$59 (C$10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$65 (C$11) | C$8 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$80 (C$14) | C$20 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$367 (C$63) | C$85 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$51 (C$9) | C$7 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$36 (C$6) | C$3.90 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$49 (C$8) | C$3.90 | + 114% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$14 (C$2.32) | C$3.21 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$24 (C$4.05) | C$2.46 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$210 (C$36) | C$19 | + 92% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$402 (C$69) | C$43 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$160 (C$27) | C$27 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,604 (C$274) | C$84 | + 228% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$400 (C$68) | C$93 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$113 (C$19) | C$9 | + 114% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$35 (C$5.94) | C$5.44 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$35 (C$5.98) | C$5.57 | + 7% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | HK$1,264 (C$216) | C$141 | + 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$0.29 (C$0.05) | C$2.00 | - 98% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$452 (C$77) | C$34 | + 127% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$55 (C$9) | C$10 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 55% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,966 prices entered by 341 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 55% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,036
(HK$35,344)
in Hong Kong
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,900
in Abbotsford.
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