Cost of living in Hong Kong is 226% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 158% | |||
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| Food in Hong Kong is 158% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$89 (28,446 Shilling) | 7,834 Shilling | + 263% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$43 (13,925 Shilling) | 14,559 Shilling | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$51 (16,416 Shilling) | 6,492 Shilling | + 153% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$22 (7,082 Shilling) | 3,321 Shilling | + 113% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$34 (10,740 Shilling) | 6,341 Shilling | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$24 (7,816 Shilling) | 1,320 Shilling | + 492% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$90 (28,670 Shilling) | 20,500 Shilling | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$32 (10,174 Shilling) | 3,667 Shilling | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$24 (7,623 Shilling) | 1,218 Shilling | + 526% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$14 (4,627 Shilling) | 2,122 Shilling | + 118% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$164 (52,422 Shilling) | 19,416 Shilling | + 170% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$20 (6,388 Shilling) | 2,506 Shilling | + 155% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$20 (6,410 Shilling) | 1,154 Shilling | + 455% | |
| Housing | + 313% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 313% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$42,005 (13,454,784 Shilling) | 1,562,440 Shilling | + 761% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$25,084 (8,034,733 Shilling) | 822,500 Shilling | + 877% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,643 (526,412 Shilling) | 164,626 Shilling | + 220% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$24,568 (7,869,546 Shilling) | 2,200,000 Shilling | + 258% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$16,433 (5,263,832 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | + 953% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$994 (318,331 Shilling) | 350,000 Shilling | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$251 (80,283 Shilling) | 80,000 Shilling | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$4,281 (1,371,382 Shilling) | 800,000 Shilling | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,875 (600,514 Shilling) | 250,000 Shilling | + 140% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$93 (29,915 Shilling) | 20,861 Shilling | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$100 (31,937 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 203% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 203% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$581 (185,999 Shilling) | 42,500 Shilling | + 338% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$352 (112,756 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 126% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$654 (209,612 Shilling) | 66,852 Shilling | + 214% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,138 (364,604 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 629% | |
| Transportation | + 248% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 248% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$237,529 (76,084,557 Shilling) | 30,000,000 Shilling | + 154% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$23 (7,333 Shilling) | 2,215 Shilling | + 231% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$491 (157,253 Shilling) | 26,701 Shilling | + 489% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$98 (31,404 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 67% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$53 (16,836 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$118 (37,886 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$376 (120,393 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$67 (21,563 Shilling) | 15,000 Shilling | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$40 (12,921 Shilling) | 6,430 Shilling | + 101% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$46 (14,870 Shilling) | 4,490 Shilling | + 231% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$14 (4,575 Shilling) | 3,320 Shilling | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$20 (6,516 Shilling) | 1,700 Shilling | + 283% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$272 (87,218 Shilling) | 14,845 Shilling | + 488% | |
| Entertainment | + 165% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 165% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Hong Kong | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$361 (115,731 Shilling) | 23,080 Shilling | + 401% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$211 (67,490 Shilling) | 13,500 Shilling | + 400% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,653 (529,513 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$915 (293,163 Shilling) | 60,965 Shilling | + 381% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$140 (44,723 Shilling) | 11,000 Shilling | + 307% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 (14,607 Shilling) | 4,112 Shilling | + 255% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$56 (18,080 Shilling) | 2,798 Shilling | + 546% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,667 (1,174,746 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$0.86 (275 Shilling) | 250 Shilling | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$842 (269,559 Shilling) | 74,694 Shilling | + 261% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$74 (23,643 Shilling) | 3,500 Shilling | + 576% | |
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TOTAL | + 226% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 430 prices entered by 87 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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