Cost of living in Hong Kong vs Georgetown, Guyana
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| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 40% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$78 (2,094 G$) | 1,608 G$ | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$39 (1,049 G$) | 1,259 G$ | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$48 (1,293 G$) | 521 G$ | + 148% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$23 (619 G$) | 510 G$ | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$28 (758 G$) | 730 G$ | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$22 (589 G$) | 383 G$ | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$92 (2,471 G$) | 1,078 G$ | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$25 (684 G$) | 740 G$ | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$17 (452 G$) | 229 G$ | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$19 (498 G$) | 333 G$ | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$234 (6,290 G$) | 3,982 G$ | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$14 (386 G$) | 400 G$ | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$19 (505 G$) | 282 G$ | + 79% | |
| Housing | + 243% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 243% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$43,092 (1,159,117 G$) | 232,431 G$ | + 399% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$30,827 (829,208 G$) | 113,424 G$ | + 631% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,664 (44,767 G$) | 20,497 G$ | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$23,566 (633,896 G$) | 117,257 G$ | + 441% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,226 (409,559 G$) | 77,460 G$ | + 429% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,062 (28,575 G$) | 13,624 G$ | + 110% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$142 (3,825 G$) | 10,028 G$ | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,312 (142,892 G$) | 139,876 G$ | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,310 (35,246 G$) | 25,674 G$ | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$69 (1,844 G$) | 1,705 G$ | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$90 (2,410 G$) | 1,621 G$ | + 49% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 47% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$704 (18,949 G$) | 8,610 G$ | + 120% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$314 (8,457 G$) | 7,398 G$ | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$728 (19,581 G$) | 16,822 G$ | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,295 (34,824 G$) | 15,990 G$ | + 118% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 71% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$245,322 (6,598,879 G$) | 3,936,530 G$ | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (445 G$) | 220 G$ | + 103% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$597 (16,059 G$) | 8,612 G$ | + 86% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$78 (2,106 G$) | 3,664 G$ | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 49% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$49 (1,323 G$) | 2,053 G$ | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$115 (3,095 G$) | 2,219 G$ | + 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$463 (12,443 G$) | 3,824 G$ | + 225% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$59 (1,585 G$) | 1,216 G$ | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$38 (1,029 G$) | 769 G$ | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$53 (1,419 G$) | 917 G$ | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$18 (484 G$) | 484 G$ | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$20 (542 G$) | 405 G$ | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$265 (7,139 G$) | 1,127 G$ | + 534% | |
| Entertainment | + 110% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 110% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$380 (10,223 G$) | 4,896 G$ | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$195 (5,244 G$) | 2,523 G$ | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,027 (27,620 G$) | 5,738 G$ | + 381% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$894 (24,043 G$) | 13,433 G$ | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$107 (2,879 G$) | 1,714 G$ | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$45 (1,216 G$) | 919 G$ | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$69 (1,860 G$) | 417 G$ | + 346% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,416 (91,899 G$) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.08 (29 G$) | 21 G$ | + 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$887 (23,872 G$) | 5,596 G$ | + 327% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (1,668 G$) | 549 G$ | + 204% | |
| TOTAL | + 116% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,298 prices entered by 182 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 116% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana)
For example, you would need at least 1,365,111 G$ (HK$50,750) in Hong Kong to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 632,000 G$ in Georgetown.
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