Cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 25% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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Food in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
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Salt Lake City, Utah | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (HK$119) | HK$93 | + 28% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (HK$80) | HK$45 | + 76% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.31 (HK$34) | HK$45 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.01 (HK$8) | HK$24 | - 67% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.34 (HK$26) | HK$36 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.10 (HK$24) | HK$23 | + 6% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (HK$52) | HK$112 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.19 (HK$33) | HK$31 | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.34 (HK$11) | HK$21 | - 50% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.33 (HK$18) | HK$14 | + 35% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (HK$148) | HK$159 | - 6% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.38 (HK$19) | HK$18 | + 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.16 (HK$17) | HK$16 | + 8% | |
Housing | - 54% | |||
Housing in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 54% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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Salt Lake City, Utah | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,057 (HK$16,142) | HK$47,604 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,539 (HK$12,076) | HK$36,358 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $188 (HK$1,477) | HK$1,257 | + 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,254 (HK$9,839) | HK$28,175 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,028 (HK$8,070) | HK$19,056 | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $141 (HK$1,104) | HK$878 | + 26% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $44 (HK$345) | HK$250 | + 38% | |
40” flat screen tv | $261 (HK$2,050) | HK$5,601 | - 63% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $135 (HK$1,057) | HK$2,020 | - 48% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (HK$90) | HK$85 | + 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (HK$208) | HK$88 | + 137% | |
Clothes | - 20% | |||
Clothes in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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Salt Lake City, Utah | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 (HK$387) | HK$724 | - 47% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (HK$338) | HK$355 | - 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (HK$705) | HK$626 | + 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $102 (HK$804) | HK$1,369 | - 41% | |
Transportation | + 8% | |||
Transportation in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
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Salt Lake City, Utah | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,242 (HK$198,096) | HK$230,831 | - 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.05 (HK$8) | HK$23 | - 63% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $92 (HK$725) | HK$529 | + 37% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $24 (HK$191) | HK$94 | + 102% | |
Personal Care | + 12% | |||
Personal Care in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
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Salt Lake City, Utah | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (HK$53) | HK$57 | - 6% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (HK$158) | HK$115 | + 38% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $104 (HK$815) | HK$381 | + 114% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (HK$63) | HK$67 | - 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.91 (HK$31) | HK$44 | - 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.28 (HK$41) | HK$51 | - 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.42 (HK$27) | HK$13 | + 99% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.80 (HK$14) | HK$22 | - 36% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (HK$214) | HK$352 | - 39% | |
Entertainment | - 11% | |||
Entertainment in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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Salt Lake City, Utah | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $41 (HK$322) | HK$349 | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $28 (HK$219) | HK$207 | + 6% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $160 (HK$1,254) | HK$1,647 | - 24% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $69 (HK$539) | HK$1,029 | - 48% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (HK$97) | HK$131 | - 26% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $7 (HK$52) | HK$47 | + 10% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.18 (HK$41) | HK$65 | - 38% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $433 (HK$3,397) | HK$4,100 | - 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.58 (HK$4.55) | HK$0.86 | + 430% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $27 (HK$213) | HK$924 | - 77% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (HK$61) | HK$62 | - 2% | |
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TOTAL | - 25% |

These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require HK$136,000 in Hong Kong you would need to make just about HK$101,821 ($12,974) in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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