- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- United States
- Hong Kong
- Amarillo, Texas
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Amarillo, Texas, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 8% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$50 ($6) | $12 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$37 ($4.74) | $7 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$33 ($4.22) | $4.57 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$24 ($3.07) | $1.02 | + 202% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$23 ($2.91) | $3.88 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$28 ($3.61) | $2.20 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$50 ($6) | $4.41 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$23 ($2.91) | $3.45 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$41 ($5.23) | $1.16 | + 349% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$12 ($1.58) | $4.46 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$120 ($15) | $12 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$16 ($1.98) | $1.63 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$15 ($1.89) | $2.16 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 115% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 115% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$40,143 ($5,114) | $1,104 | + 363% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$24,938 ($3,177) | $932 | + 241% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,452 ($185) | $223 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$17,460 ($2,224) | $756 | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$12,722 ($1,621) | $698 | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$726 ($93) | $161 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$186 ($24) | $54 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$4,969 ($633) | $400 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,000 ($127) | $150 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$74 ($9) | $16 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$70 ($9) | $25 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 35% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$681 ($87) | $46 | + 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$306 ($39) | $30 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$750 ($96) | $91 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$948 ($121) | $102 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 52% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$230,000 ($29,302) | $16,500 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 ($2.18) | $0.57 | + 280% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$460 ($59) | $50 | + 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$79 ($10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 21% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$51 ($6) | $5.55 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$83 ($11) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$323 ($41) | $100 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$45 ($5.78) | $5.34 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$39 ($4.95) | $2.87 | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$59 ($7) | $8 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$14 ($1.75) | $4.28 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$19 ($2.40) | $1.39 | + 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$252 ($32) | $18 | + 75% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 23% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$363 ($46) | $36 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$160 ($20) | $18 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$893 ($114) | $40 | + 182% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$400 ($51) | $49 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$107 ($14) | $9 | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$35 ($4.43) | $4.75 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$35 ($4.46) | $3.52 | + 27% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | HK$3,478 ($443) | $429 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$0.29 ($0.04) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$452 ($58) | $37 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$55 ($7) | $6 | + 13% | |
| 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 1,745 prices entered by 360 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.12740
USD
/
HKD
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 47% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States)
For example, you would need at least $4,689
(HK$36,805)
in Hong Kong
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,200
in Amarillo, Texas.
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