- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- Nigeria
- Hong Kong
- Zaria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Zaria, Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 27% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$50 (2,282 ₦) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$37 (1,673 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 235% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$33 (1,510 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 202% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$24 (1,095 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 119% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$23 (1,043 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$28 (1,293 ₦) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$50 (2,282 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$23 (1,042 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$41 (1,872 ₦) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$12 (567 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$120 (5,476 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$16 (728 ₦) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$15 (678 ₦) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Hong Kong is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$40,143 (1,831,878 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$24,938 (1,137,996 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,452 (66,271 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$17,460 (796,787 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$12,722 (580,564 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$726 (33,136 ₦) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$186 (8,493 ₦) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$4,575 (208,762 ₦) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$992 (45,280 ₦) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$75 (3,419 ₦) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$70 (3,201 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$681 (31,082 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$306 (13,959 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$750 (34,221 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$948 (43,267 ₦) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 40% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$230,000 (10,495,804 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (779 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$460 (20,992 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 110% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$79 (3,608 ₦) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$53 (2,401 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$83 (3,801 ₦) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$321 (14,631 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$45 (2,070 ₦) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$38 (1,756 ₦) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$52 (2,387 ₦) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$14 (661 ₦) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$18 (833 ₦) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$242 (11,061 ₦) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$362 (16,521 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$160 (7,301 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,189 (54,266 ₦) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$400 (18,254 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$109 (4,965 ₦) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$35 (1,587 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$35 (1,597 ₦) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | HK$3,478 (158,718 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$0.29 (13 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$452 (20,637 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$55 (2,510 ₦) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,743 prices entered by 365 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
45.634
NGN
/
HKD
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 35% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 7,916,369 ₦
(HK$173,476)
in Hong Kong
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
5,870,000 ₦
in Zaria.
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