Cost of living in Hong Kong is 84% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic)
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| Food | + 41% | |||
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| Food in Hong Kong is 41% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$87 (247 Kč) | 214 Kč | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$44 (124 Kč) | 179 Kč | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$50 (143 Kč) | 99 Kč | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$22 (62 Kč) | 26 Kč | + 140% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$33 (94 Kč) | 84 Kč | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$24 (67 Kč) | 72 Kč | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$106 (302 Kč) | 132 Kč | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$33 (95 Kč) | 40 Kč | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$24 (69 Kč) | 23 Kč | + 193% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$16 (45 Kč) | 26 Kč | + 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$153 (434 Kč) | 149 Kč | + 190% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$17 (49 Kč) | 45 Kč | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$17 (50 Kč) | 26 Kč | + 89% | |
| Housing | + 151% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 151% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Prague | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$44,474 (126,344 Kč) | 36,307 Kč | + 248% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$28,143 (79,951 Kč) | 28,050 Kč | + 185% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$968 (2,750 Kč) | 6,138 Kč | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$24,786 (70,413 Kč) | 23,238 Kč | + 203% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$17,400 (49,431 Kč) | 17,056 Kč | + 190% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$824 (2,341 Kč) | 4,153 Kč | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$225 (638 Kč) | 417 Kč | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$4,866 (13,824 Kč) | 7,274 Kč | + 90% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,523 (4,325 Kč) | 3,946 Kč | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$90 (256 Kč) | 153 Kč | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$98 (277 Kč) | 330 Kč | - 16% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 12% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$675 (1,918 Kč) | 1,907 Kč | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$354 (1,007 Kč) | 876 Kč | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$626 (1,778 Kč) | 2,035 Kč | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,220 (3,465 Kč) | 2,335 Kč | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 74% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$235,062 (667,777 Kč) | 607,006 Kč | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$23 (64 Kč) | 41 Kč | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$526 (1,493 Kč) | 550 Kč | + 171% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$91 (258 Kč) | 282 Kč | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 28% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$59 (167 Kč) | 159 Kč | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$101 (288 Kč) | 160 Kč | + 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$369 (1,048 Kč) | 1,188 Kč | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$67 (191 Kč) | 116 Kč | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$45 (127 Kč) | 81 Kč | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$44 (125 Kč) | 85 Kč | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$13 (38 Kč) | 46 Kč | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$20 (56 Kč) | 46 Kč | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$265 (753 Kč) | 508 Kč | + 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 61% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$353 (1,004 Kč) | 959 Kč | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$209 (595 Kč) | 419 Kč | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,653 (4,696 Kč) | 2,008 Kč | + 134% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$1,004 (2,853 Kč) | 986 Kč | + 189% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$144 (410 Kč) | 160 Kč | + 157% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$47 (135 Kč) | 68 Kč | + 97% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$64 (181 Kč) | 50 Kč | + 264% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,667 (10,419 Kč) | 13,719 Kč | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$0.86 (2.44 Kč) | 3.80 Kč | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$909 (2,582 Kč) | 1,192 Kč | + 117% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$69 (197 Kč) | 139 Kč | + 41% | |
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TOTAL | + 84% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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