Cost of living in Düsseldorf, Germany vs Hong Kong
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Food | - 16% | |||
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Food in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 16% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (HK$106) | HK$78 | + 35% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (HK$71) | HK$38 | + 88% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.82 (HK$36) | HK$46 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.85 (HK$8) | HK$24 | - 67% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.16 (HK$20) | HK$30 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.88 (HK$27) | HK$24 | + 13% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.73 (HK$44) | HK$94 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.12 (HK$20) | HK$27 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.92 (HK$18) | HK$18 | - 0% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (HK$10) | HK$18 | - 44% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (HK$77) | HK$228 | - 66% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.87 (HK$17) | HK$16 | + 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.16 (HK$11) | HK$19 | - 44% | |
Housing | - 55% | |||
Housing in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 55% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,435 (HK$13,361) | HK$42,886 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,071 (HK$9,969) | HK$30,303 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €177 (HK$1,650) | HK$1,785 | - 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €806 (HK$7,501) | HK$22,986 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €644 (HK$5,999) | HK$15,433 | - 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €137 (HK$1,279) | HK$1,098 | + 16% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (HK$260) | HK$144 | + 80% | |
40” flat screen tv | €392 (HK$3,651) | HK$5,101 | - 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €130 (HK$1,211) | HK$1,193 | + 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (HK$63) | HK$70 | - 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (HK$139) | HK$93 | + 50% | |
Clothes | + 7% | |||
Clothes in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 7% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (HK$784) | HK$745 | + 5% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (HK$360) | HK$309 | + 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (HK$784) | HK$724 | + 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (HK$1,024) | HK$1,276 | - 20% | |
Transportation | + 7% | |||
Transportation in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 7% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,117 (HK$205,947) | HK$232,888 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (HK$13) | HK$17 | - 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €76 (HK$705) | HK$609 | + 16% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (HK$190) | HK$70 | + 172% | |
Personal Care | - 26% | |||
Personal Care in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 26% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (HK$63) | HK$56 | + 13% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (HK$88) | HK$128 | - 31% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €59 (HK$548) | HK$450 | + 22% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.31 (HK$31) | HK$66 | - 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.47 (HK$23) | HK$44 | - 48% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.25 (HK$21) | HK$52 | - 60% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.33 (HK$12) | HK$18 | - 32% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.49 (HK$14) | HK$22 | - 38% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (HK$200) | HK$283 | - 29% | |
Entertainment | - 24% | |||
Entertainment in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 24% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (HK$352) | HK$360 | - 2% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €21 (HK$195) | HK$199 | - 2% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €123 (HK$1,143) | HK$1,018 | + 12% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 (HK$528) | HK$900 | - 41% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (HK$95) | HK$103 | - 8% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.39 (HK$32) | HK$46 | - 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.30 (HK$31) | HK$68 | - 55% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €511 (HK$4,763) | HK$3,559 | + 34% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (HK$1.46) | HK$1.23 | + 18% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (HK$337) | HK$876 | - 62% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.76 (HK$54) | HK$62 | - 14% | |
TOTAL | - 30% |

These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 30% cheaper than in Hong Kong
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require HK$130,000 in Hong Kong you would need to make just about HK$90,911 (€9,763) in Düsseldorf.
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