Cost of living in Hong Kong vs Bordeaux, France
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Food | - 6% | |||
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Food in Hong Kong is 6% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$78 (€8) | €16 | - 47% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$38 (€4.10) | €8 | - 51% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$44 (€4.81) | €6 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$23 (€2.50) | €0.96 | + 161% | |
12 eggs, large | HK$29 (€3.15) | €2.79 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$22 (€2.38) | €2.02 | + 18% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$92 (€10) | €5.36 | + 86% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$24 (€2.63) | €2.49 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$17 (€1.87) | €1.60 | + 17% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$17 (€1.86) | €2.31 | - 19% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$230 (€25) | €7 | + 256% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | HK$15 (€1.59) | €2.05 | - 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$19 (€2.01) | €1.09 | + 84% | |
Housing | + 150% | |||
Housing in Hong Kong is 150% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$42,306 (€4,573) | €1,233 | + 271% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$31,492 (€3,404) | €912 | + 273% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,664 (€180) | €129 | + 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$23,566 (€2,547) | €750 | + 240% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,226 (€1,646) | €544 | + 203% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,062 (€115) | €143 | - 20% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$142 (€15) | €27 | - 43% | |
40” flat screen tv | HK$5,312 (€574) | €357 | + 61% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,366 (€148) | €109 | + 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$69 (€7) | €9 | - 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$94 (€10) | €13 | - 22% | |
Clothes | + 6% | |||
Clothes in Hong Kong is 6% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$704 (€76) | €79 | - 4% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$314 (€34) | €30 | + 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$728 (€79) | €86 | - 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,295 (€140) | €116 | + 20% | |
Transportation | + 41% | |||
Transportation in Hong Kong is 41% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$243,567 (€26,329) | €25,406 | + 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (€1.79) | €1.37 | + 31% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | HK$613 (€66) | €33 | + 100% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$78 (€8) | €17 | - 50% | |
Personal Care | + 33% | |||
Personal Care in Hong Kong is 33% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$49 (€5.32) | €5.75 | - 8% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$115 (€12) | €7 | + 72% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$463 (€50) | €24 | + 107% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$59 (€6) | €4.71 | + 35% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$38 (€4.13) | €4.25 | - 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$53 (€5.70) | €3.63 | + 57% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$18 (€1.95) | €1.71 | + 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | HK$20 (€2.18) | €1.99 | + 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$265 (€29) | €18 | + 56% | |
Entertainment | + 29% | |||
Entertainment in Hong Kong is 29% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$381 (€41) | €38 | + 10% | |
2 tickets to the movies | HK$190 (€21) | €18 | + 11% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,027 (€111) | €87 | + 28% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$894 (€97) | €53 | + 82% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$100 (€11) | €9 | + 19% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 (€4.93) | €2.65 | + 86% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$69 (€7) | €5.93 | + 26% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,416 (€369) | €407 | - 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.19 (€0.13) | €0.15 | - 17% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$893 (€96) | €52 | + 85% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (€7) | €8 | - 12% | |
TOTAL | + 57% |

These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least €5,640 (HK$52,178) in Hong Kong to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,600 in Bordeaux.
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