Cost of living in Hong Kong vs Patras, Greece
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| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 33% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$78 (€8) | €9 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$38 (€4.02) | €5.45 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$44 (€4.72) | €3.75 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$23 (€2.45) | €1.23 | + 99% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$29 (€3.09) | €3.25 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$22 (€2.34) | €1.35 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$92 (€10) | €4.12 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$24 (€2.58) | €1.36 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$17 (€1.84) | €0.68 | + 169% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$17 (€1.83) | €1.14 | + 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$230 (€24) | €8 | + 221% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$15 (€1.56) | €2.02 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$19 (€1.97) | €0.90 | + 118% | |
| Housing | + 382% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 382% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$42,731 (€4,532) | €426 | + 965% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$31,492 (€3,340) | €302 | + 1007% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,664 (€177) | €122 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$23,566 (€2,500) | €316 | + 692% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,226 (€1,615) | €245 | + 558% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,062 (€113) | €94 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$142 (€15) | €21 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,312 (€563) | €351 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,366 (€145) | €71 | + 103% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$69 (€7) | €10 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$94 (€10) | €5.67 | + 76% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is about the same as in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$704 (€75) | €83 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$314 (€33) | €40 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$728 (€77) | €70 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,295 (€137) | €71 | + 94% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 35% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$243,567 (€25,835) | €23,202 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (€1.75) | €1.57 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$618 (€66) | €39 | + 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$78 (€8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 49% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$49 (€5.22) | €3.23 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$115 (€12) | €5.59 | + 118% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$463 (€49) | €32 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$59 (€6) | €3.88 | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$38 (€4.06) | €3.80 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$53 (€5.60) | €3.50 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$18 (€1.91) | €1.53 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$20 (€2.14) | €1.83 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$265 (€28) | €11 | + 158% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 37% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$381 (€40) | €22 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$190 (€20) | €15 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,027 (€109) | €38 | + 190% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$894 (€95) | €46 | + 107% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$100 (€11) | €7 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 (€4.84) | €3.40 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$69 (€7) | €3.22 | + 128% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,416 (€362) | €792 | - 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.08 (€0.12) | €0.24 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$893 (€95) | €38 | + 148% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (€7) | €4.08 | + 61% | |
| TOTAL | + 98% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,243 prices entered by 168 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least €2,373 (HK$22,372) in Hong Kong to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,200 in Patras.
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