Cost of living in Hong Kong vs Ghent, Belgium
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| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 6% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| 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 (€4.08) | €9 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$46 (€4.94) | €3.67 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$24 (€2.55) | €0.97 | + 162% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$30 (€3.22) | €2.28 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$24 (€2.58) | €1.87 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$94 (€10) | €5.47 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$27 (€2.95) | €1.70 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$18 (€1.91) | €1.22 | + 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$19 (€2.02) | €1.71 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$224 (€24) | €7 | + 254% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$16 (€1.69) | €2.45 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$20 (€2.13) | €1.18 | + 80% | |
| Housing | + 165% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 165% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$43,117 (€4,658) | €1,052 | + 343% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$31,134 (€3,364) | €831 | + 305% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,823 (€197) | €155 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$23,448 (€2,533) | €785 | + 223% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,124 (€1,634) | €537 | + 205% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,047 (€113) | €123 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$144 (€16) | €29 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,368 (€580) | €383 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,164 (€126) | €117 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$70 (€8) | €11 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$93 (€10) | €10 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 8% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$789 (€85) | €79 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$317 (€34) | €43 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$733 (€79) | €93 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,355 (€146) | €129 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 17% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$241,909 (€26,135) | €23,515 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (€1.79) | €1.34 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$619 (€67) | €48 | + 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$74 (€8) | €28 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 36% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$56 (€6) | €7 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$128 (€14) | €9 | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$441 (€48) | €26 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$66 (€7) | €4.50 | + 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$44 (€4.75) | €3.72 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$51 (€5.55) | €3.39 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$18 (€1.97) | €1.36 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$21 (€2.32) | €2.40 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$262 (€28) | €22 | + 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 41% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$384 (€41) | €35 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$198 (€21) | €21 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,020 (€110) | €48 | + 132% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$956 (€103) | €51 | + 102% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$103 (€11) | €8 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 (€4.95) | €3.09 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$70 (€8) | €4.65 | + 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,572 (€386) | €438 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.08 (€0.12) | €0.23 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$876 (€95) | €27 | + 251% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (€7) | €6 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,338 prices entered by 169 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 57% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium)
For example, you would need at least €5,033 (HK$46,586) in Hong Kong to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,200 in Ghent.
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