Cost of living in Hong Kong vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| 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$91 (C$16) | C$19 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$41 (C$7) | C$10 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$37 (C$6) | C$5.84 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 (C$4.20) | C$1.85 | + 127% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$30 (C$5.16) | C$4.50 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$18 (C$3.14) | C$3.04 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$88 (C$15) | C$10 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$19 (C$3.31) | C$4.24 | - 22% | |
| 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$14 (C$2.35) | C$3.41 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$174 (C$30) | C$18 | + 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$17 (C$2.84) | C$2.48 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$17 (C$2.92) | C$1.93 | + 51% | |
| Housing | + 181% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 181% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$45,934 (C$7,823) | C$2,136 | + 266% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$31,334 (C$5,337) | C$1,241 | + 330% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,186 (C$202) | C$133 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$26,161 (C$4,456) | C$1,120 | + 298% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$17,015 (C$2,898) | C$806 | + 260% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$790 (C$134) | C$66 | + 103% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$190 (C$32) | C$50 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$3,895 (C$663) | C$322 | + 106% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$744 (C$127) | C$96 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$84 (C$14) | C$10 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$81 (C$14) | C$25 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 46% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$632 (C$108) | C$61 | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$294 (C$50) | C$38 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$810 (C$138) | C$96 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,065 (C$181) | C$112 | + 61% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 41% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$213,740 (C$36,403) | C$22,935 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (C$2.90) | C$1.39 | + 108% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$477 (C$81) | C$67 | + 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$81 (C$14) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$64 (C$11) | C$8 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$82 (C$14) | C$22 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$395 (C$67) | C$77 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$45 (C$8) | C$6 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$40 (C$7) | C$3.78 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$52 (C$9) | C$4.28 | + 106% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$12 (C$1.99) | C$3.11 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$22 (C$3.74) | C$2.46 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$241 (C$41) | C$20 | + 106% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$379 (C$65) | C$50 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$215 (C$37) | C$27 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$773 (C$132) | C$117 | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$1,019 (C$174) | C$94 | + 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$111 (C$19) | C$9 | + 114% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$41 (C$7) | C$5.25 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$57 (C$10) | C$6 | + 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,834 (C$653) | C$647 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.02 (C$0.17) | C$0.83 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$830 (C$141) | C$36 | + 294% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (C$11) | C$11 | + 0% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,047 prices entered by 215 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 19, 2020.
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For example, you would need at least C$10,179 (HK$59,767) in Hong Kong to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,200 in Abbotsford.
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