Cost of living in Kowloon (Hong Kong) is 175% more expensive than in Prilep (Macedonia)
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Food | + 160% | |||
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Food in Kowloon (Hong Kong) is 160% more expensive than in Prilep (Macedonia) | ||||
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Kowloon | Prilep | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$96 (699 ден) | 387 ден | + 81% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$43 (315 ден) | 147 ден | + 114% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$30 (221 ден) | 127 ден | + 74% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$22 (162 ден) | 51 ден | + 215% | |
12 eggs, large | HK$35 (255 ден) | 92 ден | + 178% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$22 (157 ден) | 45 ден | + 252% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$70 (507 ден) | 164 ден | + 209% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$32 (231 ден) | 40 ден | + 473% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$11 (83 ден) | 28 ден | + 194% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$13 (97 ден) | 52 ден | + 85% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$215 (1,567 ден) | 259 ден | + 504% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | HK$16 (119 ден) | 77 ден | + 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$16 (118 ден) | 21 ден | + 453% | |
Housing | + 715% | |||
Housing in Kowloon (Hong Kong) is 715% more expensive than in Prilep (Macedonia) | ||||
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Kowloon | Prilep | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$40,234 (293,258 ден) | 13,016 ден | + 2153% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$25,015 (182,329 ден) | 9,471 ден | + 1825% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,304 (9,503 ден) | 4,119 ден | + 131% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$17,523 (127,726 ден) | 7,282 ден | + 1654% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$14,376 (104,786 ден) | 6,000 ден | + 1646% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$700 (5,102 ден) | 2,955 ден | + 73% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$154 (1,126 ден) | 495 ден | + 127% | |
40” flat screen tv | HK$5,625 (41,000 ден) | 17,771 ден | + 131% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,000 (7,289 ден) | 5,375 ден | + 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$51 (372 ден) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$68 (496 ден) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 11% | |||
Clothes in Kowloon (Hong Kong) is 11% more expensive than in Prilep (Macedonia) | ||||
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Kowloon | Prilep | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$350 (2,551 ден) | 2,064 ден | + 24% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$292 (2,126 ден) | 2,118 ден | + 0% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$476 (3,467 ден) | 4,851 ден | - 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,100 (8,018 ден) | 3,600 ден | + 123% | |
Transportation | + 47% | |||
Transportation in Kowloon (Hong Kong) is 47% more expensive than in Prilep (Macedonia) | ||||
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Kowloon | Prilep | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$225,709 (1,645,169 ден) | 868,202 ден | + 89% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$15 (112 ден) | 72 ден | + 57% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | HK$575 (4,194 ден) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$167 (1,216 ден) | 335 ден | + 263% | |
Personal Care | + 10% | |||
Personal Care in Kowloon (Hong Kong) is 10% more expensive than in Prilep (Macedonia) | ||||
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Kowloon | Prilep | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$44 (321 ден) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$68 (496 ден) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$289 (2,105 ден) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$46 (335 ден) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$52 (379 ден) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$20 (143 ден) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | HK$24 (175 ден) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$160 (1,168 ден) | 157 ден | + 642% | |
Entertainment | + 121% | |||
Entertainment in Kowloon (Hong Kong) is 121% more expensive than in Prilep (Macedonia) | ||||
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Kowloon | Prilep | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$300 (2,187 ден) | 663 ден | + 230% | |
2 tickets to the movies | HK$177 (1,288 ден) | 239 ден | + 438% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$417 (3,037 ден) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$679 (4,953 ден) | 1,017 ден | + 387% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$85 (620 ден) | 153 ден | + 304% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$32 (236 ден) | 64 ден | + 266% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$52 (376 ден) | 87 ден | + 332% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 35,000 ден | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$3.59 (26 ден) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$618 (4,508 ден) | 726 ден | + 521% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$51 (374 ден) | 131 ден | + 186% | |
TOTAL | + 175% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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