Cost of living in Hong Kong vs Kyoto, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 5% cheaper than in Kyoto (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$78 (¥1,090) | ¥958 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$38 (¥529) | ¥651 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$46 (¥648) | ¥415 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$24 (¥332) | ¥197 | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$30 (¥421) | ¥248 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$24 (¥329) | ¥623 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$94 (¥1,311) | ¥1,524 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$27 (¥380) | ¥746 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$18 (¥250) | ¥559 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$18 (¥249) | ¥286 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$228 (¥3,178) | ¥1,715 | + 85% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$16 (¥217) | ¥312 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$19 (¥267) | ¥317 | - 16% | |
| Housing | + 180% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 180% more expensive than in Kyoto (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$42,886 (¥597,678) | ¥151,429 | + 295% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$30,303 (¥422,320) | ¥104,887 | + 303% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,785 (¥24,875) | ¥16,667 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$22,986 (¥320,343) | ¥80,477 | + 298% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,433 (¥215,076) | ¥60,660 | + 255% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,098 (¥15,301) | ¥10,524 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$144 (¥2,011) | ¥4,071 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,101 (¥71,092) | ¥60,973 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,193 (¥16,627) | ¥12,800 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$70 (¥969) | ¥810 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$93 (¥1,293) | ¥1,126 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is about the same as in Kyoto (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$745 (¥10,379) | ¥9,500 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$309 (¥4,309) | ¥5,286 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$724 (¥10,095) | ¥7,614 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,276 (¥17,778) | ¥15,680 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 11% cheaper than in Kyoto (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$232,888 (¥3,245,662) | ¥2,323,100 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (¥233) | ¥131 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$609 (¥8,490) | ¥11,994 | - 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$70 (¥972) | ¥2,436 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 10% more expensive than in Kyoto (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$56 (¥774) | ¥1,167 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$128 (¥1,783) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$450 (¥6,274) | ¥2,000 | + 214% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$66 (¥914) | ¥1,900 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$44 (¥613) | ¥744 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$52 (¥727) | ¥620 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$18 (¥254) | ¥106 | + 139% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$22 (¥312) | ¥277 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$283 (¥3,938) | ¥3,225 | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is about the same as in Kyoto (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$360 (¥5,019) | ¥3,902 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$199 (¥2,774) | ¥3,230 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,018 (¥14,188) | ¥9,197 | + 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$900 (¥12,547) | ¥7,160 | + 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$103 (¥1,438) | ¥778 | + 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 (¥645) | ¥408 | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$68 (¥943) | ¥562 | + 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,559 (¥49,601) | ¥48,350 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.23 (¥17) | ¥77 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$876 (¥12,213) | ¥11,842 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (¥870) | ¥443 | + 96% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,384 prices entered by 163 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 35% more expensive than in Kyoto (Japan)
For example, you would need at least ¥652,863 (HK$46,845) in Hong Kong to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ¥484,000 in Kyoto.
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