Cost of living in Dalian, China vs Hong Kong
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| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dalian (China) is 48% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 57元 (HK$68) | HK$78 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29元 (HK$35) | HK$38 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10元 (HK$12) | HK$46 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11元 (HK$13) | HK$24 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 (HK$19) | HK$30 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (HK$9) | HK$24 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54元 (HK$64) | HK$94 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10元 (HK$12) | HK$27 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (HK$8) | HK$18 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.56元 (HK$5.44) | HK$18 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 82元 (HK$98) | HK$228 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7元 (HK$8) | HK$16 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6元 (HK$8) | HK$19 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 83% | |||
| Housing in Dalian (China) is 83% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,106元 (HK$4,904) | HK$42,886 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,234元 (HK$3,864) | HK$30,303 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 250元 (HK$298) | HK$1,785 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,928元 (HK$3,498) | HK$22,986 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,068元 (HK$2,471) | HK$15,433 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 201元 (HK$240) | HK$1,098 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 87元 (HK$104) | HK$144 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,444元 (HK$2,920) | HK$5,101 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 336元 (HK$402) | HK$1,193 | - 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31元 (HK$36) | HK$70 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39元 (HK$47) | HK$93 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Dalian (China) is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 406元 (HK$485) | HK$745 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 379元 (HK$453) | HK$309 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 452元 (HK$539) | HK$724 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 311元 (HK$372) | HK$1,276 | - 71% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Dalian (China) is 58% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 184,335元 (HK$220,202) | HK$232,888 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6元 (HK$7) | HK$17 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 81元 (HK$97) | HK$609 | - 84% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | HK$70 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Dalian (China) is 37% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25元 (HK$30) | HK$56 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | HK$128 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 150元 (HK$179) | HK$450 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 100元 (HK$119) | HK$66 | + 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25元 (HK$30) | HK$44 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 28元 (HK$33) | HK$52 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9元 (HK$11) | HK$18 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16元 (HK$19) | HK$22 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 41元 (HK$49) | HK$283 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Dalian (China) is 54% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 111元 (HK$132) | HK$360 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 95元 (HK$114) | HK$199 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 165元 (HK$197) | HK$1,018 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 317元 (HK$378) | HK$900 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44元 (HK$52) | HK$103 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34元 (HK$40) | HK$46 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29元 (HK$35) | HK$68 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | HK$3,559 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47元 (HK$0.56) | HK$1.23 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 230元 (HK$274) | HK$876 | - 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15元 (HK$18) | HK$62 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 65% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,366 prices entered by 158 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in Dalian (China) is 65% cheaper than in Hong Kong
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require HK$120,000 in Hong Kong you would need to make just about HK$42,128 (35,266元) in Dalian.
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