- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- Canada
- Hong Kong
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 3% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$50 (C$8) | C$15 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$36 (C$5.90) | C$9 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$33 (C$5.40) | C$5.69 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$24 (C$3.91) | C$2.17 | + 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$23 (C$3.73) | C$4.84 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$28 (C$4.63) | C$2.90 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$50 (C$8) | C$10 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$23 (C$3.73) | C$4.00 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$41 (C$7) | C$3.31 | + 102% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$12 (C$2.03) | C$3.07 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$120 (C$20) | C$16 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$16 (C$2.63) | C$2.51 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$15 (C$2.43) | C$2.07 | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 170% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 170% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$40,143 (C$6,555) | C$1,576 | + 316% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$24,938 (C$4,072) | C$1,122 | + 263% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,452 (C$237) | C$109 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$17,460 (C$2,851) | C$1,019 | + 180% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$12,722 (C$2,077) | C$774 | + 168% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$726 (C$119) | C$66 | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$186 (C$30) | C$40 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$4,575 (C$747) | C$377 | + 98% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$992 (C$162) | C$98 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$75 (C$12) | C$9 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$70 (C$11) | C$23 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 42% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$681 (C$111) | C$59 | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$306 (C$50) | C$40 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$750 (C$122) | C$93 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$948 (C$155) | C$92 | + 68% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 33% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$230,000 (C$37,558) | C$22,749 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (C$2.79) | C$1.27 | + 120% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$460 (C$75) | C$65 | + 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$120 (C$20) | C$31 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 2% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$53 (C$9) | C$8 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$83 (C$14) | C$20 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$322 (C$53) | C$96 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$45 (C$7) | C$6 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$38 (C$6) | C$3.72 | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$52 (C$9) | C$2.83 | + 201% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$14 (C$2.36) | C$3.09 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$18 (C$2.98) | C$2.46 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$228 (C$37) | C$19 | + 93% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$373 (C$61) | C$46 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$160 (C$26) | C$26 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,346 (C$220) | C$101 | + 117% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$400 (C$65) | C$87 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$106 (C$17) | C$9 | + 100% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$35 (C$5.68) | C$5.53 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$35 (C$5.72) | C$5.67 | + 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | HK$3,478 (C$568) | C$549 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$0.29 (C$0.05) | C$1.04 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$452 (C$74) | C$35 | + 110% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$55 (C$9) | C$10 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,959 prices entered by 377 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 47% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$7,661
(HK$46,918)
in Hong Kong
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$5,200
in Abbotsford.
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