Cost of living in Hong Kong is 6% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 38% | |||
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| Food in Hong Kong is 38% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Sion | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$89 (CHF 10) | CHF 22 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$44 (CHF 5.06) | CHF 16 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$50 (CHF 5.83) | CHF 14 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$22 (CHF 2.51) | CHF 1.36 | + 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$32 (CHF 3.65) | CHF 5.35 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$24 (CHF 2.72) | CHF 4.05 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$106 (CHF 12) | CHF 10 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$33 (CHF 3.86) | CHF 4.29 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$24 (CHF 2.80) | CHF 2.16 | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$16 (CHF 1.85) | CHF 2.48 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$153 (CHF 18) | CHF 15 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$17 (CHF 1.98) | CHF 2.56 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$20 (CHF 2.30) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 93% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 93% more expensive than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Sion | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$45,583 (CHF 5,275) | CHF 1,743 | + 203% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$28,143 (CHF 3,257) | CHF 1,498 | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,623 (CHF 188) | CHF 175 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$24,696 (CHF 2,858) | CHF 1,330 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$17,400 (CHF 2,014) | CHF 1,033 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$824 (CHF 95) | CHF 106 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$225 (CHF 26) | CHF 38 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$4,866 (CHF 563) | CHF 421 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,523 (CHF 176) | CHF 109 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$90 (CHF 10) | CHF 14 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$97 (CHF 11) | CHF 25 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 17% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Sion | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$675 (CHF 78) | CHF 103 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$354 (CHF 41) | CHF 50 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$578 (CHF 67) | CHF 101 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,220 (CHF 141) | CHF 117 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 44% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Sion | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$234,952 (CHF 27,190) | CHF 27,795 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$22 (CHF 2.56) | CHF 1.61 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$505 (CHF 58) | CHF 138 | - 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$91 (CHF 11) | CHF 45 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 12% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Sion | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$59 (CHF 7) | CHF 11 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$101 (CHF 12) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$369 (CHF 43) | CHF 64 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$67 (CHF 8) | CHF 8 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$45 (CHF 5.17) | CHF 4.16 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$44 (CHF 5.10) | CHF 4.17 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$13 (CHF 1.56) | CHF 3.05 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$20 (CHF 2.29) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$265 (CHF 31) | CHF 30 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is about the same as in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Sion | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$332 (CHF 38) | CHF 69 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$203 (CHF 23) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,653 (CHF 191) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$966 (CHF 112) | CHF 97 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$131 (CHF 15) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$47 (CHF 5.39) | CHF 4.24 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$58 (CHF 7) | CHF 5.90 | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,667 (CHF 424) | CHF 400 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$0.86 (CHF 0.10) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$909 (CHF 105) | CHF 100 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$71 (CHF 8) | CHF 9 | - 10% | |
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TOTAL | - 6% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 327 prices entered by 86 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
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