Cost of living in Hong Kong is 23% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia)
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| Food in Hong Kong is about the same as in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$89 (AU$17) | AU$24 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$44 (AU$8) | AU$13 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$50 (AU$10) | AU$5.65 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$22 (AU$4.15) | AU$1.76 | + 136% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$32 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$24 (AU$4.50) | AU$7 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$106 (AU$20) | AU$9 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$33 (AU$6) | AU$4.11 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$24 (AU$4.63) | AU$3.10 | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$16 (AU$3.06) | AU$7 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$153 (AU$29) | AU$21 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$17 (AU$3.27) | AU$2.39 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$20 (AU$3.81) | AU$1.92 | + 99% | |
| Housing | + 97% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 97% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$45,583 (AU$8,723) | AU$3,136 | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$28,143 (AU$5,386) | AU$2,311 | + 133% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,623 (AU$311) | AU$225 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$24,696 (AU$4,726) | AU$1,884 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$17,400 (AU$3,330) | AU$2,412 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$824 (AU$158) | AU$127 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$225 (AU$43) | AU$57 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$4,866 (AU$931) | AU$546 | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,523 (AU$291) | AU$276 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$90 (AU$17) | AU$17 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$97 (AU$19) | AU$30 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 27% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$675 (AU$129) | AU$96 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$354 (AU$68) | AU$58 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$578 (AU$111) | AU$115 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,220 (AU$233) | AU$116 | + 101% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 19% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$234,952 (AU$44,964) | AU$35,463 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$22 (AU$4.23) | AU$1.76 | + 140% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$505 (AU$97) | AU$164 | - 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$91 (AU$17) | AU$31 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 17% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$59 (AU$11) | AU$6 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$101 (AU$19) | AU$13 | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$369 (AU$71) | AU$80 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$67 (AU$13) | AU$7 | + 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$45 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$44 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$13 (AU$2.58) | AU$3.62 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$20 (AU$3.79) | AU$3.06 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$265 (AU$51) | AU$39 | + 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 7% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$332 (AU$63) | AU$70 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$203 (AU$39) | AU$33 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,653 (AU$316) | AU$122 | + 160% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$966 (AU$185) | AU$106 | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$131 (AU$25) | AU$21 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$47 (AU$9) | AU$5.03 | + 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$58 (AU$11) | AU$9 | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,667 (AU$702) | AU$528 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$0.86 (AU$0.16) | AU$0.49 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$909 (AU$174) | AU$88 | + 97% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$71 (AU$14) | AU$36 | - 62% | |
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TOTAL | + 23% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 421 prices entered by 99 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
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