- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- Nigeria
- Hong Kong
- Zaria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Zaria, Nigeria
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Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 28% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$50 (2,060 ₦) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$36 (1,463 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 193% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$33 (1,363 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 173% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 (1,024 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 105% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$23 (942 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$28 (1,168 ₦) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$50 (2,060 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$23 (941 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$41 (1,690 ₦) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$12 (512 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$120 (4,944 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$16 (645 ₦) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$15 (612 ₦) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Hong Kong is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$40,143 (1,653,837 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$24,938 (1,027,394 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,452 (59,830 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$17,460 (719,347 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$12,722 (524,139 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$726 (29,915 ₦) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$186 (7,667 ₦) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$5,673 (233,709 ₦) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,183 (48,738 ₦) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$76 (3,145 ₦) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$75 (3,097 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$681 (28,061 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$306 (12,602 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$750 (30,895 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$948 (39,062 ₦) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 37% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$230,000 (9,475,711 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (704 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$460 (18,951 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$61 (2,495 ₦) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$65 (2,663 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$80 (3,278 ₦) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$348 (14,336 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$51 (2,099 ₦) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$36 (1,479 ₦) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$49 (2,010 ₦) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$13 (519 ₦) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$24 (978 ₦) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$182 (7,509 ₦) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$397 (16,376 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$160 (6,592 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,470 (60,570 ₦) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$400 (16,479 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$111 (4,570 ₦) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$35 (1,432 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$35 (1,442 ₦) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | HK$1,350 (55,611 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$0.29 (12 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$452 (18,631 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$55 (2,266 ₦) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,873 prices entered by 325 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 33% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 12,509,875 ₦
(HK$303,647)
in Hong Kong
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
9,375,000 ₦
in Zaria.
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