Cost of living in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) is 23% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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| Food | + 21% | |||
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| Food in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Jacksonville, Florida | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (HK$149) | HK$87 | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (HK$78) | HK$44 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.10 (HK$40) | HK$50 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (HK$8) | HK$22 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.76 (HK$29) | HK$33 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.21 (HK$33) | HK$24 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (HK$50) | HK$106 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.70 (HK$29) | HK$33 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.11 (HK$17) | HK$24 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.55 (HK$36) | HK$16 | + 123% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (HK$120) | HK$153 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.76 (HK$22) | HK$17 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.19 (HK$25) | HK$17 | + 44% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) is 51% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Jacksonville, Florida | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,073 (HK$16,274) | HK$44,474 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,477 (HK$11,596) | HK$28,143 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $184 (HK$1,443) | HK$968 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,097 (HK$8,612) | HK$24,786 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $937 (HK$7,356) | HK$17,400 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $110 (HK$863) | HK$824 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $47 (HK$372) | HK$225 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $245 (HK$1,921) | HK$4,866 | - 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $66 (HK$517) | HK$1,523 | - 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (HK$92) | HK$90 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $28 (HK$219) | HK$98 | + 125% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Jacksonville, Florida | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $48 (HK$373) | HK$675 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $62 (HK$484) | HK$354 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $103 (HK$805) | HK$626 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $159 (HK$1,244) | HK$1,220 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Jacksonville, Florida | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,552 (HK$224,134) | HK$235,062 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.04 (HK$8) | HK$23 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (HK$469) | HK$526 | - 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (HK$162) | HK$91 | + 78% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Jacksonville, Florida | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (HK$58) | HK$59 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (HK$147) | HK$101 | + 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $132 (HK$1,033) | HK$369 | + 180% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (HK$51) | HK$67 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.84 (HK$30) | HK$45 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.64 (HK$44) | HK$44 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.51 (HK$28) | HK$13 | + 104% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.97 (HK$16) | HK$20 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (HK$140) | HK$265 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Jacksonville, Florida | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (HK$341) | HK$353 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (HK$230) | HK$209 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $159 (HK$1,246) | HK$1,653 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (HK$649) | HK$1,004 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (HK$96) | HK$144 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.48 (HK$43) | HK$47 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (HK$49) | HK$64 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $465 (HK$3,650) | HK$3,667 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.36 (HK$2.82) | HK$0.86 | + 229% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $55 (HK$431) | HK$909 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (HK$59) | HK$69 | - 14% | |
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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 590 prices entered by 97 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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