Cost of living in Hong Kong is 54% more expensive than in Mons (Belgium)
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| Food | + 5% | |||
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| Food in Hong Kong is 5% more expensive than in Mons (Belgium) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Mons | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$87 (€10) | €16 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$44 (€5.12) | €9 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$50 (€5.90) | €5.97 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$22 (€2.54) | €1.00 | + 155% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$33 (€3.86) | €2.48 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$24 (€2.76) | €2.18 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$106 (€12) | €8 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$33 (€3.91) | €2.00 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$24 (€2.84) | €1.41 | + 101% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$16 (€1.88) | €2.31 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$153 (€18) | €7 | + 167% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$17 (€2.01) | €2.87 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$17 (€2.05) | €1.39 | + 47% | |
| Housing | + 185% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 185% more expensive than in Mons (Belgium) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Mons | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$42,985 (€5,037) | €988 | + 410% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$28,143 (€3,298) | €847 | + 289% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$968 (€113) | €130 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$24,786 (€2,905) | €720 | + 303% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$17,400 (€2,039) | €501 | + 307% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$824 (€97) | €211 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$225 (€26) | €45 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$4,866 (€570) | €498 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,523 (€178) | €203 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$90 (€11) | €7 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$98 (€11) | €9 | + 28% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 20% cheaper than in Mons (Belgium) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Mons | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$675 (€79) | €78 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$354 (€42) | €58 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$626 (€73) | €103 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,220 (€143) | €151 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 14% more expensive than in Mons (Belgium) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$235,062 (€27,547) | €25,718 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$23 (€2.65) | €1.45 | + 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$526 (€62) | €54 | + 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$91 (€11) | €25 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 7% more expensive than in Mons (Belgium) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Mons | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$59 (€7) | €13 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$101 (€12) | €16 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$369 (€43) | €31 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$67 (€8) | €2.00 | + 294% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$45 (€5.24) | €4.00 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$44 (€5.17) | €3.33 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$13 (€1.58) | €2.00 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$20 (€2.32) | €2.74 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$265 (€31) | €14 | + 124% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 49% more expensive than in Mons (Belgium) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Mons | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$354 (€41) | €40 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$209 (€25) | €19 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,653 (€194) | €42 | + 359% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$1,004 (€118) | €51 | + 131% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$144 (€17) | €8 | + 107% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$47 (€5.55) | €4.11 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$65 (€8) | €3.69 | + 105% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,667 (€430) | €290 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$0.86 (€0.10) | €0.27 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$909 (€107) | €42 | + 153% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$69 (€8) | €8 | - 0% | |
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TOTAL | + 54% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 308 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 01, 2023.
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