- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- United Kingdom
- Kowloon
- Aberystwyth
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kowloon, Hong Kong compared to Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kowloon (Hong Kong) is 30% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$89 (£9) | £4.63 | + 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$34 (£3.23) | £4.93 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$32 (£3.07) | £3.67 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$21 (£2.04) | £0.81 | + 150% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$35 (£3.36) | £2.67 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$21 (£2.02) | £1.31 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$75 (£7) | £5.00 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$31 (£2.95) | £2.07 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$12 (£1.13) | £1.14 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$14 (£1.35) | £1.25 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$215 (£21) | £6 | + 226% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$16 (£1.51) | £2.25 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$15 (£1.47) | £1.00 | + 47% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in Kowloon (Hong Kong) is 76% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$39,604 (£3,801) | £793 | + 379% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$24,555 (£2,357) | £1,510 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,143 (£110) | £159 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$17,523 (£1,682) | £1,458 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$14,720 (£1,413) | £397 | + 256% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$727 (£70) | £250 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$173 (£17) | £23 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$5,625 (£540) | £320 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,000 (£96) | £85 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$51 (£4.89) | £6.00 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$68 (£7) | £11 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Kowloon (Hong Kong) is 8% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$364 (£35) | £71 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$292 (£28) | £28 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$500 (£48) | £46 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,100 (£106) | £72 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Kowloon (Hong Kong) is 43% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$246,660 (£23,673) | £19,356 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$15 (£1.48) | £1.24 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$575 (£55) | £32 | + 75% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$140 (£13) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Kowloon (Hong Kong) is 24% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$45 (£4.30) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$68 (£7) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$283 (£27) | £50 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$48 (£4.63) | £1.02 | + 356% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$56 (£5.37) | £1.60 | + 235% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$20 (£1.89) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$24 (£2.33) | £1.25 | + 87% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$176 (£17) | £10 | + 69% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Kowloon (Hong Kong) is 25% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$350 (£34) | £26 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$165 (£16) | £12 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$417 (£40) | £33 | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$800 (£77) | £56 | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$106 (£10) | £6 | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$32 (£3.10) | £3.25 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$52 (£4.95) | £3.87 | + 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$2.57 (£0.25) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$650 (£62) | £42 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$55 (£5.25) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 88 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kowloon (Hong Kong) is 47% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £3,673
(HK$38,269)
in Kowloon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£2,500
in Aberystwyth.
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