Cost of living in Hong Kong is 56% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium)
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| Food in Hong Kong is 6% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| HK$78 (€8) | €16 | 48% |
| 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 (€4.99) | €3.67 | 36% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| HK$24 (€2.56) | €0.97 | 164% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| HK$30 (€3.25) | €2.28 | 43% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| HK$24 (€2.54) | €1.87 | 35% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| HK$94 (€10) | €5.47 | 85% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| HK$27 (€2.93) | €1.70 | 73% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| HK$18 (€1.92) | €1.22 | 58% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| HK$18 (€1.92) | €1.71 | 12% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| HK$228 (€24) | €7 | 258% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| HK$16 (€1.67) | €2.45 | 32% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| HK$19 (€2.06) | €1.18 | 74% |
| Housing in Hong Kong is 162% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| Hong Kong | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| HK$42,886 (€4,606) | €1,052 | 338% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| HK$30,303 (€3,254) | €831 | 292% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| HK$1,785 (€192) | €155 | 24% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| HK$22,986 (€2,468) | €785 | 214% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| HK$15,433 (€1,657) | €537 | 209% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| HK$1,098 (€118) | €123 | 4% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| HK$144 (€15) | €29 | 47% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| HK$5,101 (€548) | €383 | 43% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| HK$1,193 (€128) | €117 | 9% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| HK$70 (€7) | €11 | 29% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| HK$93 (€10) | €10 | 3% |
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 12% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| Hong Kong | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| HK$745 (€80) | €79 | 2% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| HK$309 (€33) | €43 | 22% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| HK$724 (€78) | €93 | 16% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| HK$1,276 (€137) | €129 | 6% |
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 14% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| Hong Kong | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| HK$232,888 (€25,010) | €23,515 | 6% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| HK$17 (€1.80) | €1.34 | 34% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| HK$609 (€65) | €48 | 36% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| HK$70 (€7) | €28 | 73% |
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 37% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| Hong Kong | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| HK$56 (€5.97) | €7 | 15% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| HK$128 (€14) | €9 | 45% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| HK$450 (€48) | €26 | 84% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| HK$66 (€7) | €4.50 | 56% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| HK$44 (€4.72) | €3.72 | 27% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| HK$52 (€5.60) | €3.39 | 65% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| HK$18 (€1.96) | €1.36 | 44% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| HK$22 (€2.41) | €2.40 | 0% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| HK$283 (€30) | €22 | 40% |
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 38% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| Hong Kong | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| HK$360 (€39) | €35 | 11% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| HK$199 (€21) | €21 | 4% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| HK$1,018 (€109) | €48 | 130% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| HK$900 (€97) | €51 | 89% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| HK$103 (€11) | €8 | 36% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| HK$46 (€4.97) | €3.09 | 61% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| HK$68 (€7) | €4.65 | 56% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| HK$3,559 (€382) | €438 | 13% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| HK$1.23 (€0.13) | €0.23 | 43% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| HK$876 (€94) | €27 | 249% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| HK$62 (€7) | €6 | 6% |
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For example, you would need at least €4,977 (HK$46,341) in Hong Kong to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,200 in Ghent.