Cost of living in Hong Kong is 64% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
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Food | + 35% | |||
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Food in Hong Kong is 35% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Hong Kong | Addis Ababa | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$73 (529 Birr) | 604 Birr | - 12% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$45 (327 Birr) | 334 Birr | - 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$46 (332 Birr) | 391 Birr | - 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$26 (188 Birr) | 108 Birr | + 74% | |
12 eggs, large | HK$45 (330 Birr) | 156 Birr | + 111% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$28 (204 Birr) | 54 Birr | + 277% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$101 (735 Birr) | 318 Birr | + 131% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$33 (239 Birr) | 255 Birr | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$25 (184 Birr) | 112 Birr | + 65% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$15 (109 Birr) | 138 Birr | - 21% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$154 (1,118 Birr) | 177 Birr | + 530% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | HK$19 (137 Birr) | 63 Birr | + 118% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$21 (153 Birr) | 82 Birr | + 87% | |
Housing | + 165% | |||
Housing in Hong Kong is 165% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Hong Kong | Addis Ababa | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$36,718 (266,754 Birr) | 81,729 Birr | + 226% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$24,047 (174,701 Birr) | 59,726 Birr | + 193% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,701 (12,355 Birr) | 5,625 Birr | + 120% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$19,794 (143,805 Birr) | 53,020 Birr | + 171% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$14,116 (102,554 Birr) | 28,637 Birr | + 258% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$944 (6,855 Birr) | 4,432 Birr | + 55% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$182 (1,320 Birr) | 945 Birr | + 40% | |
40” flat screen tv | HK$4,207 (30,562 Birr) | 42,062 Birr | - 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,405 (10,204 Birr) | 12,184 Birr | - 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$89 (643 Birr) | 259 Birr | + 149% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$96 (698 Birr) | 515 Birr | + 36% | |
Clothes | + 50% | |||
Clothes in Hong Kong is 50% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$627 (4,558 Birr) | 2,708 Birr | + 68% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$332 (2,409 Birr) | 1,723 Birr | + 40% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$681 (4,951 Birr) | 4,925 Birr | + 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$986 (7,163 Birr) | 2,493 Birr | + 187% | |
Transportation | + 100% | |||
Transportation in Hong Kong is 100% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$207,682 (1,508,809 Birr) | 1,782,070 Birr | - 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$24 (173 Birr) | 75 Birr | + 132% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | HK$496 (3,605 Birr) | 1,255 Birr | + 187% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$102 (743 Birr) | 291 Birr | + 156% | |
Personal Care | - 41% | |||
Personal Care in Hong Kong is 41% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$53 (382 Birr) | 928 Birr | - 59% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$118 (859 Birr) | 2,831 Birr | - 70% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$382 (2,774 Birr) | 2,534 Birr | + 9% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$67 (489 Birr) | 65 Birr | + 649% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$40 (293 Birr) | 456 Birr | - 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$46 (337 Birr) | 598 Birr | - 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$14 (104 Birr) | 326 Birr | - 68% | |
Tube of toothpaste | HK$20 (148 Birr) | 141 Birr | + 5% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$272 (1,978 Birr) | 558 Birr | + 254% | |
Entertainment | + 1% | |||
Entertainment in Hong Kong is about the same as in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Hong Kong | Addis Ababa | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$391 (2,841 Birr) | 2,940 Birr | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the movies | HK$201 (1,459 Birr) | 295 Birr | + 394% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,409 (10,233 Birr) | 5,500 Birr | + 86% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$559 (4,064 Birr) | 2,673 Birr | + 52% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$134 (970 Birr) | 366 Birr | + 165% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$45 (325 Birr) | 121 Birr | + 169% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$56 (410 Birr) | 72 Birr | + 469% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,667 (26,644 Birr) | 29,628 Birr | - 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$0.86 (6 Birr) | 13 Birr | - 52% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$700 (5,082 Birr) | 4,864 Birr | + 4% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$72 (525 Birr) | 1,923 Birr | - 73% | |
TOTAL | + 64% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 648 prices entered by 105 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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