Cost of living in Hong Kong is 156% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
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| Food | + 108% | |||
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| Food in Hong Kong is 108% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$69 (39 zł) | 32 zł | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$44 (25 zł) | 23 zł | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$51 (29 zł) | 12 zł | + 141% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$22 (12 zł) | 3.12 zł | + 301% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$34 (19 zł) | 12 zł | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$24 (14 zł) | 8 zł | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$96 (54 zł) | 13 zł | + 312% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$32 (18 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 386% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$24 (13 zł) | 2.71 zł | + 396% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$15 (9 zł) | 3.44 zł | + 149% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$150 (85 zł) | 32 zł | + 164% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$18 (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$20 (11 zł) | 2.86 zł | + 295% | |
| Housing | + 314% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 314% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$37,017 (20,903 zł) | 3,579 zł | + 484% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$23,779 (13,427 zł) | 2,923 zł | + 359% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,643 (928 zł) | 537 zł | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$19,616 (11,076 zł) | 2,344 zł | + 372% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$13,797 (7,791 zł) | 1,727 zł | + 351% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$994 (561 zł) | 317 zł | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$176 (100 zł) | 41 zł | + 142% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$4,281 (2,418 zł) | 1,665 zł | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,875 (1,059 zł) | 516 zł | + 105% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$93 (53 zł) | 34 zł | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$100 (56 zł) | 22 zł | + 151% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 38% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Łódź | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$618 (349 zł) | 256 zł | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$332 (187 zł) | 135 zł | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$682 (385 zł) | 286 zł | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$986 (557 zł) | 380 zł | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 121% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 121% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$292,589 (165,218 zł) | 92,931 zł | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$23 (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 110% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$494 (279 zł) | 110 zł | + 153% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$100 (56 zł) | 26 zł | + 113% | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 75% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$53 (30 zł) | 19 zł | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$118 (67 zł) | 44 zł | + 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$382 (216 zł) | 157 zł | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$67 (38 zł) | 16 zł | + 142% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$40 (23 zł) | 13 zł | + 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$46 (26 zł) | 12 zł | + 122% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$14 (8 zł) | 4.93 zł | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$20 (11 zł) | 9 zł | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$272 (154 zł) | 45 zł | + 242% | |
| Entertainment | + 118% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 118% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$361 (204 zł) | 87 zł | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$200 (113 zł) | 66 zł | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,409 (795 zł) | 184 zł | + 332% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$559 (316 zł) | 161 zł | + 96% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$134 (75 zł) | 18 zł | + 319% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$41 (23 zł) | 13 zł | + 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$56 (32 zł) | 11 zł | + 202% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,667 (2,071 zł) | 1,616 zł | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$0.88 (0.50 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$700 (395 zł) | 133 zł | + 197% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$71 (40 zł) | 18 zł | + 118% | |
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TOTAL | + 156% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 514 prices entered by 97 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 04, 2023.
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