- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- Canada
- Hong Kong
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$50 (C$8) | C$14 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$36 (C$5.79) | C$8 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$33 (C$5.32) | C$5.67 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$24 (C$3.80) | C$2.40 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$23 (C$3.68) | C$4.13 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$28 (C$4.56) | C$2.54 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$50 (C$8) | C$9 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$23 (C$3.67) | C$3.55 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$41 (C$7) | C$3.02 | + 118% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$12 (C$2.00) | C$2.26 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$120 (C$19) | C$15 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$16 (C$2.60) | C$2.18 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$15 (C$2.39) | C$1.87 | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 204% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 204% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$40,143 (C$6,455) | C$1,186 | + 444% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$24,938 (C$4,010) | C$982 | + 308% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,452 (C$234) | C$104 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$17,460 (C$2,807) | C$919 | + 205% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$12,722 (C$2,046) | C$695 | + 194% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$726 (C$117) | C$64 | + 82% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$186 (C$30) | C$39 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$5,286 (C$850) | C$393 | + 116% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,215 (C$195) | C$111 | + 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$74 (C$12) | C$10 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$66 (C$11) | C$25 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 40% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$681 (C$110) | C$61 | + 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$306 (C$49) | C$41 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$750 (C$121) | C$95 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$948 (C$152) | C$87 | + 76% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 63% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$230,000 (C$36,982) | C$23,851 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (C$2.75) | C$1.19 | + 131% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$460 (C$74) | C$47 | + 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$62 (C$10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 0% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$58 (C$9) | C$7 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$80 (C$13) | C$20 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$315 (C$51) | C$85 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$51 (C$8) | C$6 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$39 (C$6) | C$2.88 | + 116% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$49 (C$8) | C$3.82 | + 108% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$14 (C$2.17) | C$3.16 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$20 (C$3.24) | C$2.53 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$226 (C$36) | C$19 | + 93% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$394 (C$63) | C$45 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$160 (C$26) | C$26 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,549 (C$249) | C$84 | + 198% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$400 (C$64) | C$89 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$113 (C$18) | C$9 | + 111% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$35 (C$5.59) | C$5.72 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$35 (C$5.63) | C$5.43 | + 4% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | HK$1,264 (C$203) | C$141 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$0.29 (C$0.05) | C$1.04 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$452 (C$73) | C$34 | + 112% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$55 (C$9) | C$10 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,085 prices entered by 366 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 59% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,101
(HK$31,727)
in Hong Kong
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,200
in Abbotsford.
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