Cost of living in Leipzig, Germany vs Hong Kong
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| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Leipzig (Germany) is 22% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (HK$94) | HK$78 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (HK$72) | HK$38 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.54 (HK$33) | HK$46 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 (HK$9) | HK$24 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.40 (HK$22) | HK$30 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.80 (HK$26) | HK$24 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.27 (HK$40) | HK$94 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.24 (HK$21) | HK$27 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.71 (HK$16) | HK$18 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.77 (HK$7) | HK$18 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.13 (HK$48) | HK$228 | - 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.78 (HK$17) | HK$16 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.02 (HK$9) | HK$19 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Leipzig (Germany) is 70% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €908 (HK$8,457) | HK$42,886 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €678 (HK$6,311) | HK$30,303 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €133 (HK$1,240) | HK$1,785 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €486 (HK$4,526) | HK$22,986 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €352 (HK$3,276) | HK$15,433 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €90 (HK$841) | HK$1,098 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €18 (HK$170) | HK$144 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €430 (HK$4,007) | HK$5,101 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €101 (HK$943) | HK$1,193 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.09 (HK$47) | HK$70 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (HK$124) | HK$93 | + 34% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Leipzig (Germany) is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (HK$739) | HK$745 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (HK$302) | HK$309 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (HK$856) | HK$724 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 (HK$951) | HK$1,276 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Leipzig (Germany) is 6% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,974 (HK$167,364) | HK$232,888 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.37 (HK$13) | HK$17 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €79 (HK$739) | HK$609 | + 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (HK$174) | HK$70 | + 150% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Leipzig (Germany) is 43% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (HK$76) | HK$56 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.65 (HK$53) | HK$128 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €33 (HK$307) | HK$450 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.05 (HK$28) | HK$66 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.00 (HK$19) | HK$44 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.95 (HK$18) | HK$52 | - 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.09 (HK$10) | HK$18 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.27 (HK$12) | HK$22 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (HK$172) | HK$283 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Leipzig (Germany) is 37% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 (HK$220) | HK$360 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (HK$173) | HK$199 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €67 (HK$628) | HK$1,018 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (HK$416) | HK$900 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (HK$62) | HK$103 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.55 (HK$24) | HK$46 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.29 (HK$31) | HK$68 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €451 (HK$4,195) | HK$3,559 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (HK$1.67) | HK$1.23 | + 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (HK$289) | HK$876 | - 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.52 (HK$51) | HK$62 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,423 prices entered by 173 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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Cost of living in Leipzig (Germany) is 41% cheaper than in Hong Kong
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require HK$133,000 in Hong Kong you would need to make just about HK$78,575 (€8,439) in Leipzig.
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