Cost of living in Kowloon, Hong Kong vs Odense, Denmark
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| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kowloon (Hong Kong) is 20% cheaper than in Odense (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$90 (kr72) | kr113 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$34 (kr27) | kr74 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$29 (kr23) | kr37 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$21 (kr17) | kr9 | + 97% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$35 (kr28) | kr27 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$21 (kr17) | kr23 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$75 (kr60) | kr65 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$31 (kr25) | kr20 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$12 (kr9) | kr11 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$14 (kr11) | kr11 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$215 (kr172) | kr84 | + 105% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$16 (kr13) | kr18 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$15 (kr12) | kr14 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 108% | |||
| Housing in Kowloon (Hong Kong) is 108% more expensive than in Odense (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$39,604 (kr31,627) | kr9,608 | + 229% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$24,555 (kr19,609) | kr7,514 | + 161% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,143 (kr913) | kr1,415 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$17,523 (kr13,994) | kr5,405 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$14,376 (kr11,480) | kr3,239 | + 254% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$727 (kr580) | kr641 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$173 (kr138) | kr183 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,625 (kr4,492) | kr3,734 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,000 (kr799) | kr610 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$51 (kr41) | kr52 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$68 (kr54) | kr161 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Kowloon (Hong Kong) is 28% cheaper than in Odense (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$364 (kr291) | kr755 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$292 (kr233) | kr228 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$500 (kr399) | kr813 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,100 (kr878) | kr880 | - 0% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Kowloon (Hong Kong) is about the same as in Odense (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$225,709 (kr180,247) | kr262,313 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$15 (kr12) | kr11 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$575 (kr460) | kr368 | + 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$167 (kr133) | kr124 | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Kowloon (Hong Kong) is 49% cheaper than in Odense (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$45 (kr36) | kr60 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$68 (kr54) | kr134 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$283 (kr226) | kr1,843 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | kr46 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$48 (kr38) | kr25 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$52 (kr42) | kr28 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$20 (kr16) | kr10 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$24 (kr19) | kr14 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$176 (kr141) | kr188 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Kowloon (Hong Kong) is 14% more expensive than in Odense (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$300 (kr240) | kr313 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$161 (kr129) | kr205 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$417 (kr333) | kr723 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$750 (kr599) | kr619 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$106 (kr85) | kr76 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$32 (kr26) | kr35 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$52 (kr41) | kr42 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | kr3,869 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$3.75 (kr2.99) | kr1.42 | + 112% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$650 (kr519) | kr206 | + 152% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$51 (kr41) | kr43 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 41 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kowloon (Hong Kong) is 20% more expensive than in Odense (Denmark)
For example, you would need at least kr37,283 (HK$46,687) in Kowloon to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with kr31,000 in Odense.
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