- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- United Kingdom
- Kowloon
- Aberystwyth
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kowloon, Hong Kong compared to Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kowloon (Hong Kong) is 20% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$89 (£8) | £4.63 | + 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$34 (£3.04) | £4.93 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$24 (£2.14) | £3.67 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$21 (£1.92) | £0.81 | + 136% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$35 (£3.17) | £2.67 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$21 (£1.90) | £1.31 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$75 (£7) | £5.00 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$31 (£2.78) | £2.07 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$12 (£1.07) | £1.14 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$14 (£1.28) | £1.25 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$215 (£19) | £6 | + 208% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$16 (£1.42) | £2.25 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$15 (£1.39) | £1.00 | + 39% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Kowloon (Hong Kong) is 69% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$39,604 (£3,584) | £793 | + 352% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$24,555 (£2,222) | £1,510 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,143 (£103) | £159 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$17,523 (£1,586) | £1,458 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$14,046 (£1,271) | £397 | + 220% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$727 (£66) | £250 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$173 (£16) | £23 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$5,625 (£509) | £320 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,000 (£91) | £85 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$51 (£4.62) | £6.00 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$68 (£6) | £11 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Kowloon (Hong Kong) is 13% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$364 (£33) | £71 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$292 (£26) | £28 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$500 (£45) | £46 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,100 (£100) | £72 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Kowloon (Hong Kong) is 42% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$297,495 (£26,925) | £19,356 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$15 (£1.39) | £1.24 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$575 (£52) | £32 | + 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$167 (£15) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Kowloon (Hong Kong) is 14% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$45 (£4.06) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$68 (£6) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$283 (£26) | £50 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$48 (£4.36) | £1.02 | + 330% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$56 (£5.07) | £1.60 | + 216% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$20 (£1.78) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$24 (£2.19) | £1.25 | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$176 (£16) | £10 | + 60% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Kowloon (Hong Kong) is 20% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$350 (£32) | £26 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$165 (£15) | £12 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$417 (£38) | £33 | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$800 (£72) | £56 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$106 (£10) | £6 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$32 (£2.93) | £3.25 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$52 (£4.67) | £3.87 | + 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$2.57 (£0.23) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$650 (£59) | £42 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$55 (£4.95) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 117 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kowloon (Hong Kong) is 41% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £3,382
(HK$37,372)
in Kowloon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£2,400
in Aberystwyth.
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