Cost of living in Rochester, New York (United States) is 36% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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| Food | - 0% | |||
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| Food in Rochester, New York (United States) is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Rochester, New York | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (HK$138) | HK$87 | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (HK$69) | HK$44 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.51 (HK$28) | HK$50 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.80 (HK$6) | HK$22 | - 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.52 (HK$28) | HK$33 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.46 (HK$35) | HK$24 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (HK$48) | HK$106 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.07 (HK$24) | HK$33 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.44 (HK$11) | HK$24 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.27 (HK$18) | HK$16 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (HK$149) | HK$153 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.11 (HK$17) | HK$17 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.17 (HK$17) | HK$17 | - 2% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Rochester, New York (United States) is 57% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Rochester, New York | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,481 (HK$11,624) | HK$44,474 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,125 (HK$8,827) | HK$28,143 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $138 (HK$1,081) | HK$968 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,174 (HK$9,217) | HK$24,786 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $731 (HK$5,737) | HK$17,400 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $72 (HK$565) | HK$824 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $60 (HK$474) | HK$225 | + 111% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $296 (HK$2,320) | HK$4,866 | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $169 (HK$1,323) | HK$1,523 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (HK$74) | HK$90 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (HK$156) | HK$98 | + 60% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Rochester, New York (United States) is 31% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Rochester, New York | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (HK$356) | HK$675 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $31 (HK$243) | HK$354 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (HK$708) | HK$626 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $104 (HK$816) | HK$1,220 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Rochester, New York (United States) is 28% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Rochester, New York | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,724 (HK$201,896) | HK$235,062 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.84 (HK$7) | HK$23 | - 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $51 (HK$401) | HK$526 | - 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (HK$150) | HK$91 | + 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Rochester, New York (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Rochester, New York | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.90 (HK$38) | HK$59 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (HK$65) | HK$101 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $77 (HK$604) | HK$369 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (HK$61) | HK$67 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.07 (HK$24) | HK$45 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.98 (HK$39) | HK$44 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (HK$24) | HK$13 | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.78 (HK$14) | HK$20 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (HK$157) | HK$265 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Rochester, New York (United States) is 25% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Rochester, New York | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (HK$387) | HK$353 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (HK$187) | HK$209 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $186 (HK$1,460) | HK$1,653 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $70 (HK$549) | HK$1,004 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (HK$83) | HK$144 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.20 (HK$33) | HK$47 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.58 (HK$44) | HK$64 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $431 (HK$3,387) | HK$3,667 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (HK$1.15) | HK$0.86 | + 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $55 (HK$433) | HK$909 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (HK$89) | HK$69 | + 28% | |
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TOTAL | - 36% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 364 prices entered by 85 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2023.
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