- 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 | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 6% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$50 ($6) | $10 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$36 ($4.60) | $7 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$33 ($4.24) | $4.73 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$24 ($3.03) | $0.97 | + 211% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$23 ($2.93) | $2.97 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$28 ($3.63) | $2.20 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$50 ($6) | $4.41 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$23 ($2.92) | $3.45 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$41 ($5.25) | $1.16 | + 351% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$12 ($1.59) | $4.23 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$120 ($15) | $12 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$17 ($2.16) | $1.79 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$15 ($1.90) | $1.18 | + 61% | |
| Housing | + 135% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 135% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$40,143 ($5,141) | $1,035 | + 397% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$24,938 ($3,194) | $857 | + 273% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,452 ($186) | $249 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$17,460 ($2,236) | $715 | + 213% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$12,722 ($1,629) | $680 | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$726 ($93) | $252 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$186 ($24) | $42 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$5,291 ($678) | $372 | + 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,215 ($156) | $100 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$75 ($10) | $14 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$67 ($9) | $24 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 32% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$681 ($87) | $48 | + 83% | |
| 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) | $102 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$948 ($121) | $100 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 34% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$230,000 ($29,456) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 ($2.19) | $0.56 | + 288% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$460 ($59) | $50 | + 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$56 ($7) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 24% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$58 ($7) | $5.55 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$80 ($10) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$303 ($39) | $109 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$49 ($6) | $4.00 | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$35 ($4.52) | $3.03 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$45 ($5.72) | $4.29 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$14 ($1.78) | $3.90 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$20 ($2.54) | $1.39 | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$212 ($27) | $18 | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 35% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$393 ($50) | $32 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$160 ($20) | $18 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,626 ($208) | $30 | + 594% | |
| 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$117 ($15) | $5.00 | + 199% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$35 ($4.45) | $5.09 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$35 ($4.48) | $3.42 | + 31% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | HK$3,979 ($510) | - | - | |
| 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) | $33 | + 77% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$55 ($7) | $5.95 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 55% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,011 prices entered by 370 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 55% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States)
For example, you would need at least $4,660
(HK$36,386)
in Hong Kong
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,000
in Amarillo, Texas.
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