Cost of living in Hong Kong is 72% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | + 7% | |||
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| Food in Hong Kong is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$92 (C$15) | C$20 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$44 (C$7) | C$10 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$47 (C$8) | C$5.78 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 (C$4.12) | C$1.98 | + 108% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$34 (C$5.60) | C$4.18 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$22 (C$3.57) | C$3.17 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$121 (C$20) | C$10 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$27 (C$4.34) | C$4.24 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$20 (C$3.30) | C$3.76 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$18 (C$2.89) | C$3.41 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$143 (C$23) | C$19 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$18 (C$2.86) | C$2.48 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$15 (C$2.46) | C$1.93 | + 27% | |
| Housing | + 175% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 175% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$45,492 (C$7,408) | C$2,136 | + 247% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$32,725 (C$5,329) | C$1,233 | + 332% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,513 (C$246) | C$124 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$26,465 (C$4,310) | C$1,120 | + 285% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$17,967 (C$2,926) | C$805 | + 263% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$976 (C$159) | C$66 | + 140% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$237 (C$39) | C$54 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,730 (C$933) | C$311 | + 200% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,729 (C$282) | C$97 | + 191% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$85 (C$14) | C$10 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$94 (C$15) | C$25 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 58% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$716 (C$117) | C$60 | + 93% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$345 (C$56) | C$39 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$671 (C$109) | C$98 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,446 (C$236) | C$117 | + 101% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 60% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$239,259 (C$38,962) | C$22,942 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$21 (C$3.40) | C$1.40 | + 144% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$602 (C$98) | C$67 | + 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$93 (C$15) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$57 (C$9) | C$8 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$115 (C$19) | C$22 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$381 (C$62) | C$77 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$67 (C$11) | C$6 | + 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$44 (C$7) | C$3.85 | + 88% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$51 (C$8) | C$4.33 | + 94% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$13 (C$2.16) | C$3.16 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$22 (C$3.57) | C$2.46 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$352 (C$57) | C$20 | + 188% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$409 (C$67) | C$51 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$201 (C$33) | C$27 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,647 (C$268) | C$135 | + 98% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$987 (C$161) | C$96 | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$118 (C$19) | C$10 | + 97% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$47 (C$8) | C$5.42 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$67 (C$11) | C$7 | + 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$4,100 (C$668) | C$647 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.02 (C$0.17) | C$0.83 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$843 (C$137) | C$37 | + 269% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$61 (C$10) | C$11 | - 9% | |
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TOTAL | + 72% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2022.
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