Cost of living in Hong Kong is 189% more expensive than in Dalian (China)
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| Food | + 107% | |||
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| Food in Hong Kong is 107% more expensive than in Dalian (China) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Dalian | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$71 (65元) | 56元 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$44 (41元) | 31元 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$51 (47元) | 10元 | + 362% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$23 (21元) | 10元 | + 103% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$34 (31元) | 16元 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$24 (22元) | 8元 | + 185% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$96 (88元) | 55元 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$32 (29元) | 10元 | + 187% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$24 (22元) | 5.81元 | + 275% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$15 (14元) | 4.51元 | + 208% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$150 (137元) | 88元 | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$18 (16元) | 7元 | + 132% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$20 (18元) | 6元 | + 186% | |
| Housing | + 485% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 485% more expensive than in Dalian (China) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Dalian | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$36,510 (33,360元) | 4,086元 | + 716% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$23,879 (21,820元) | 2,915元 | + 648% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,581 (1,444元) | 250元 | + 479% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$19,785 (18,078元) | 2,928元 | + 517% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$14,048 (12,837元) | 2,068元 | + 521% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$994 (908元) | 201元 | + 353% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$174 (159元) | 92元 | + 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$4,281 (3,912元) | 2,612元 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,875 (1,713元) | 327元 | + 424% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$96 (88元) | 30元 | + 194% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$96 (88元) | 39元 | + 125% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 11% more expensive than in Dalian (China) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Dalian | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$618 (564元) | 365元 | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$332 (303元) | 379元 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$681 (623元) | 484元 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$986 (901元) | 308元 | + 193% | |
| Transportation | + 182% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 182% more expensive than in Dalian (China) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$206,900 (189,053元) | 184,335元 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$23 (21元) | 7元 | + 212% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$496 (453元) | 62元 | + 633% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$102 (93元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 69% more expensive than in Dalian (China) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$53 (48元) | 25元 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$118 (108元) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$382 (349元) | 150元 | + 133% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$67 (62元) | 61元 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$40 (37元) | 25元 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$46 (42元) | 27元 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$14 (13元) | 9元 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$20 (19元) | 16元 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$272 (249元) | 39元 | + 539% | |
| Entertainment | + 111% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 111% more expensive than in Dalian (China) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Dalian | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$391 (357元) | 111元 | + 222% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$201 (184元) | 97元 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,409 (1,287元) | 165元 | + 680% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$559 (511元) | 317元 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$134 (122元) | 44元 | + 180% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$41 (37元) | 34元 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$56 (52元) | 25元 | + 107% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,667 (3,351元) | 3,000元 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$0.88 (0.80元) | 0.47元 | + 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$700 (639元) | 230元 | + 178% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$73 (66元) | 14元 | + 362% | |
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TOTAL | + 189% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 455 prices entered by 88 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2023.
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