- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- United Kingdom
- Kowloon
- Aberystwyth
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kowloon, Hong Kong compared to Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kowloon (Hong Kong) is 26% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$89 (£9) | £5.56 | + 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$37 (£3.59) | £5.33 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$24 (£2.33) | £3.39 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$22 (£2.20) | £0.73 | + 201% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$37 (£3.62) | £2.69 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$21 (£2.07) | £1.31 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$75 (£7) | £3.00 | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$31 (£3.02) | £1.80 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$12 (£1.16) | £1.14 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$14 (£1.39) | £0.99 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$89 (£9) | £6 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$16 (£1.54) | £2.20 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$15 (£1.51) | £0.95 | + 59% | |
| Housing | + 108% | |||
| Housing in Kowloon (Hong Kong) is 108% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$41,969 (£4,125) | £1,238 | + 233% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$25,471 (£2,504) | £1,048 | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,129 (£111) | £272 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$18,333 (£1,802) | £600 | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$13,500 (£1,327) | £450 | + 195% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$727 (£71) | £250 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$188 (£19) | £23 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$6,500 (£639) | £359 | + 78% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,000 (£98) | £85 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$51 (£5.01) | £6.00 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$68 (£7) | £12 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Kowloon (Hong Kong) is 15% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$364 (£36) | £71 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$292 (£29) | £28 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$450 (£44) | £46 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$620 (£61) | £72 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Kowloon (Hong Kong) is 41% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$297,495 (£29,243) | £19,773 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$16 (£1.55) | £1.32 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$551 (£54) | £35 | + 54% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$139 (£14) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Kowloon (Hong Kong) is 62% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$45 (£4.41) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$68 (£7) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$300 (£29) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$48 (£4.74) | £1.02 | + 367% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$56 (£5.50) | £1.60 | + 243% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$20 (£1.93) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$24 (£2.38) | £1.25 | + 91% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$180 (£18) | £10 | + 77% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Kowloon (Hong Kong) is 22% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$320 (£31) | £26 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$199 (£20) | £12 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$386 (£38) | £33 | + 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$817 (£80) | £56 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$106 (£10) | £6 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$32 (£3.15) | £3.25 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$56 (£5.50) | £3.87 | + 42% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | HK$1,288 (£127) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$2.57 (£0.25) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$487 (£48) | £42 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$55 (£5.37) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 99 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Kowloon (Hong Kong) is 58% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £6,171
(HK$62,775)
in Kowloon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£3,900
in Aberystwyth.
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