- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- Nigeria
- Hong Kong
- Zaria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Zaria, Nigeria
Currency:
Food | + 26% | |||
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Food in Hong Kong is 26% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$50 (2,289 ₦) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$36 (1,652 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 230% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$33 (1,515 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 203% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 (1,148 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 130% | |
12 eggs, large | HK$23 (1,046 ₦) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$28 (1,297 ₦) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$50 (2,289 ₦) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$23 (1,045 ₦) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$41 (1,878 ₦) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$12 (569 ₦) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$120 (5,493 ₦) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$16 (730 ₦) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$15 (680 ₦) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Hong Kong is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$40,143 (1,837,398 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$24,938 (1,141,425 ₦) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,452 (66,471 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$17,460 (799,188 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$12,722 (582,313 ₦) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$726 (33,236 ₦) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$186 (8,519 ₦) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | HK$4,575 (209,391 ₦) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,132 (51,810 ₦) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$75 (3,430 ₦) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$59 (2,699 ₦) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Hong Kong is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$681 (31,176 ₦) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$306 (14,001 ₦) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$750 (34,324 ₦) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$948 (43,398 ₦) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 38% | |||
Transportation in Hong Kong is 38% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$230,000 (10,527,430 ₦) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (782 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | HK$460 (21,055 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 111% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$123 (5,623 ₦) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Hong Kong is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$54 (2,490 ₦) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$83 (3,812 ₦) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$324 (14,814 ₦) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$45 (2,046 ₦) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$40 (1,853 ₦) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$50 (2,291 ₦) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$14 (662 ₦) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | HK$21 (979 ₦) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$250 (11,463 ₦) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Hong Kong is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$383 (17,528 ₦) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | HK$160 (7,323 ₦) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,447 (66,228 ₦) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$400 (18,309 ₦) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$110 (5,019 ₦) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$35 (1,591 ₦) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$35 (1,602 ₦) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | HK$3,478 (159,196 ₦) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$0.29 (13 ₦) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$452 (20,699 ₦) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$55 (2,517 ₦) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 33% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
45.771
NGN
/
HKD
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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 7,790,454 ₦
(HK$170,203)
in Hong Kong
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
5,850,000 ₦
in Zaria.
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