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| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 9% more expensive than in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$92 ($12) | $13 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$40 ($5.09) | $7 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$41 ($5.27) | $4.24 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$26 ($3.27) | $0.92 | + 255% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$34 ($4.31) | $2.92 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$21 ($2.65) | $4.28 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$92 ($12) | $4.42 | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$21 ($2.70) | $3.31 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$16 ($2.03) | $1.67 | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$15 ($1.86) | $2.63 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$193 ($25) | $14 | + 77% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$17 ($2.22) | $1.91 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$18 ($2.25) | $1.73 | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 134% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 134% more expensive than in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$44,905 ($5,736) | $1,631 | + 252% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$31,145 ($3,978) | $1,057 | + 276% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,122 ($143) | $248 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$26,867 ($3,432) | $1,086 | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$17,996 ($2,299) | $694 | + 231% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$736 ($94) | $114 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$171 ($22) | $43 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$3,912 ($500) | $311 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$775 ($99) | $89 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$84 ($11) | $9 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$79 ($10) | $21 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 13% more expensive than in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$596 ($76) | $44 | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$336 ($43) | $45 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$830 ($106) | $91 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,073 ($137) | $99 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 45% more expensive than in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$213,740 ($27,301) | $18,310 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$16 ($2.10) | $0.64 | + 230% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$479 ($61) | $46 | + 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$90 ($12) | $20 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 19% cheaper than in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$64 ($8) | $6 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$82 ($10) | $14 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$367 ($47) | $125 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$47 ($5.94) | $5.64 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$41 ($5.23) | $3.54 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$50 ($6) | $4.24 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$11 ($1.39) | $3.24 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$23 ($2.88) | $1.75 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$215 ($27) | $19 | + 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 30% more expensive than in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$394 ($50) | $41 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$203 ($26) | $23 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$773 ($99) | $220 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$812 ($104) | $67 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$144 ($18) | $10 | + 93% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$41 ($5.28) | $4.64 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$60 ($8) | $4.84 | + 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | HK$3,834 ($490) | $428 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.02 ($0.13) | $0.26 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$906 ($116) | $33 | + 252% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 ($8) | $7 | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2019.
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