Cost of living in Tai'an, China vs Hong Kong
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| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tai'an (China) is 56% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25元 (HK$30) | HK$78 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32元 (HK$38) | HK$38 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8元 (HK$9) | HK$46 | - 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13元 (HK$15) | HK$24 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7元 (HK$8) | HK$30 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7元 (HK$8) | HK$24 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 35元 (HK$42) | HK$94 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7元 (HK$9) | HK$27 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (HK$9) | HK$18 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.70元 (HK$5.58) | HK$19 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 73元 (HK$86) | HK$224 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14元 (HK$17) | HK$16 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7元 (HK$9) | HK$20 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 91% | |||
| Housing in Tai'an (China) is 91% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,461元 (HK$1,735) | HK$43,153 | - 96% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,200元 (HK$1,425) | HK$31,134 | - 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 471元 (HK$559) | HK$1,823 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,500元 (HK$1,781) | HK$23,448 | - 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 700元 (HK$831) | HK$15,124 | - 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200元 (HK$237) | HK$1,047 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 51元 (HK$60) | HK$144 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,285元 (HK$2,714) | HK$5,368 | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 657元 (HK$780) | HK$1,164 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44元 (HK$52) | HK$70 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25元 (HK$30) | HK$93 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Tai'an (China) is 35% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 316元 (HK$375) | HK$789 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 234元 (HK$277) | HK$317 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 423元 (HK$502) | HK$733 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 405元 (HK$481) | HK$1,355 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Tai'an (China) is 50% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 250,728元 (HK$297,728) | HK$241,909 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (HK$8) | HK$17 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 85元 (HK$101) | HK$619 | - 84% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | HK$74 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Tai'an (China) is 34% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 33元 (HK$39) | HK$56 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12元 (HK$14) | HK$128 | - 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 400元 (HK$475) | HK$441 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21元 (HK$25) | HK$66 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38元 (HK$45) | HK$44 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26元 (HK$31) | HK$51 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11元 (HK$14) | HK$18 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13元 (HK$15) | HK$21 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15元 (HK$18) | HK$262 | - 93% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Tai'an (China) is 45% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 62元 (HK$73) | HK$384 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 43元 (HK$51) | HK$198 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000元 (HK$1,187) | HK$1,020 | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400元 (HK$475) | HK$956 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50元 (HK$59) | HK$103 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (HK$38) | HK$46 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20元 (HK$24) | HK$70 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000元 (HK$4,750) | HK$3,572 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.32元 (HK$0.38) | HK$1.08 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 486元 (HK$577) | HK$876 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18元 (HK$21) | HK$62 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 67% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,297 prices entered by 159 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 10, 2021.
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