Cost of living in Hong Kong is 98% more expensive than in Catania (Italy)
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| Food | + 30% | |||
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| Food in Hong Kong is 30% more expensive than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Catania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$87 (€10) | €14 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$44 (€5.13) | €7 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$50 (€5.92) | €4.37 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$22 (€2.55) | €1.16 | + 119% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$33 (€3.87) | €3.00 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$24 (€2.76) | €1.50 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$106 (€12) | €5.54 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$33 (€3.92) | €1.82 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$24 (€2.85) | €1.10 | + 158% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$16 (€1.88) | €1.26 | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$153 (€18) | €8 | + 137% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$17 (€2.01) | €2.21 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$17 (€2.05) | €0.83 | + 149% | |
| Housing | + 320% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 320% more expensive than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Catania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$44,474 (€5,226) | €781 | + 569% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$28,143 (€3,307) | €519 | + 537% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$968 (€114) | €112 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$24,786 (€2,912) | €580 | + 402% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$17,400 (€2,044) | €377 | + 442% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$824 (€97) | €81 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$225 (€26) | €24 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$4,866 (€572) | €348 | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,523 (€179) | €122 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$90 (€11) | €5.41 | + 96% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$98 (€11) | €7 | + 65% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 14% more expensive than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Catania | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$675 (€79) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$354 (€42) | €30 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$626 (€74) | €90 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,220 (€143) | €144 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 46% more expensive than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Catania | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$235,062 (€27,619) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$23 (€2.65) | €1.50 | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$526 (€62) | €34 | + 83% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$91 (€11) | €17 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is about the same as in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Catania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$59 (€7) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$101 (€12) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$369 (€43) | €73 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$67 (€8) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$45 (€5.25) | €4.00 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$44 (€5.18) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$13 (€1.59) | €1.56 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$20 (€2.32) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$265 (€31) | €14 | + 116% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 69% more expensive than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Catania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$353 (€42) | €28 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$209 (€25) | €15 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,653 (€194) | €99 | + 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$1,004 (€118) | €54 | + 120% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$144 (€17) | €7 | + 134% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$47 (€5.57) | €1.53 | + 265% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$64 (€7) | €3.59 | + 109% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,667 (€431) | €393 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$0.86 (€0.10) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$909 (€107) | €61 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$69 (€8) | €5.41 | + 50% | |
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TOTAL | + 98% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 323 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
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