Cost of living in Hong Kong is 116% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador)
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| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 44% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Quito | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$82 ($10) | $10 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$45 ($5.73) | $7 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$46 ($5.92) | $3.78 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$27 ($3.41) | $1.27 | + 169% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$35 ($4.46) | $2.53 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$23 ($2.99) | $1.38 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$103 ($13) | $6 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$31 ($3.97) | $2.00 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$30 ($3.84) | $1.47 | + 161% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$15 ($1.90) | $1.91 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$165 ($21) | $14 | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$18 ($2.26) | $2.43 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$20 ($2.53) | $1.22 | + 107% | |
| Housing | + 348% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 348% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Quito | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$44,529 ($5,714) | $886 | + 545% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$29,414 ($3,774) | $507 | + 644% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,385 ($178) | $55 | + 226% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$24,866 ($3,191) | $582 | + 448% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,717 ($2,017) | $359 | + 461% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$855 ($110) | $35 | + 210% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$174 ($22) | $22 | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$4,231 ($543) | $455 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,167 ($150) | $141 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$92 ($12) | $8 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$98 ($13) | $12 | + 5% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 6% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Quito | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$698 ($90) | $68 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$340 ($44) | $47 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$716 ($92) | $109 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$992 ($127) | $88 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 109% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 109% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Quito | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$259,374 ($33,281) | $23,359 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$24 ($3.11) | $1.00 | + 211% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$468 ($60) | $28 | + 117% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$106 ($14) | $8 | + 70% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 20% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Quito | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$48 ($6) | $5.21 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$118 ($15) | $11 | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$464 ($59) | $43 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$67 ($9) | $5.22 | + 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$40 ($5.11) | $4.67 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$46 ($5.88) | $7 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$15 ($1.87) | $2.80 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$21 ($2.69) | $2.30 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$270 ($35) | $15 | + 133% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 32% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Quito | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$384 ($49) | $28 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$196 ($25) | $15 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,069 ($137) | $48 | + 186% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$713 ($91) | $57 | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$139 ($18) | $11 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$42 ($5.35) | $4.02 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$52 ($7) | $3.13 | + 115% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,667 ($471) | $652 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$0.86 ($0.11) | $0.21 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$642 ($82) | $58 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$87 ($11) | $5.22 | + 113% | |
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TOTAL | + 116% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2024.
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