- 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 | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 4% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$50 ($6) | $11 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$36 ($4.60) | $7 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$33 ($4.22) | $4.73 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 ($3.20) | $1.02 | + 214% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$23 ($2.91) | $3.36 | - 13% | |
| 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 | + 45% | |
| 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 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$16 ($2.03) | $1.63 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$15 ($1.89) | $2.16 | - 12% | |
| Housing | + 117% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 117% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$40,143 ($5,118) | $1,104 | + 364% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$24,938 ($3,179) | $874 | + 264% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,452 ($185) | $177 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$17,460 ($2,226) | $756 | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$12,722 ($1,622) | $692 | + 134% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$726 ($93) | $244 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$186 ($24) | $51 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$4,575 ($583) | $400 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,132 ($144) | $150 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$75 ($10) | $16 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$59 ($8) | $24 | - 68% | |
| 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) | $48 | + 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$306 ($39) | $29 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$750 ($96) | $93 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$948 ($121) | $102 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 54% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$230,000 ($29,323) | $16,500 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 ($2.18) | $0.57 | + 282% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$460 ($59) | $50 | + 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$123 ($16) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 16% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$54 ($7) | $5.55 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$83 ($11) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$324 ($41) | $83 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$45 ($5.70) | $5.34 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$40 ($5.16) | $2.87 | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$50 ($6) | $8 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$14 ($1.84) | $4.28 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$21 ($2.73) | $1.39 | + 97% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$250 ($32) | $18 | + 74% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 31% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$383 ($49) | $33 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$160 ($20) | $18 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,447 ($184) | $40 | + 357% | |
| 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$110 ($14) | $12 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$35 ($4.43) | $5.00 | - 11% | |
| 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) | $33 | + 77% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$55 ($7) | $6 | + 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,950 prices entered by 384 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.12749
USD
/
HKD
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 51% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States)
For example, you would need at least $4,829
(HK$37,875)
in Hong Kong
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,200
in Amarillo, Texas.
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