- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- Jordan
- Hong Kong
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 46% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$50 (Dinar 4.526) | Dinar 4.667 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$36 (Dinar 3.298) | Dinar 4.500 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$33 (Dinar 2.996) | Dinar 3.250 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$24 (Dinar 2.152) | Dinar 1.000 | + 115% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$23 (Dinar 2.069) | Dinar 1.100 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$28 (Dinar 2.566) | Dinar 0.600 | + 328% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$50 (Dinar 4.526) | Dinar 4.000 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$23 (Dinar 2.067) | Dinar 1.100 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$41 (Dinar 3.713) | Dinar 1.500 | + 148% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$12 (Dinar 1.125) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$120 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 10 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$17 (Dinar 1.528) | Dinar 1.000 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$15 (Dinar 1.345) | Dinar 0.531 | + 153% | |
| Housing | + 334% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 334% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$40,143 (Dinar 3,634) | Dinar 400 | + 809% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$24,938 (Dinar 2,258) | Dinar 225 | + 903% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,452 (Dinar 131) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$17,460 (Dinar 1,581) | Dinar 350 | + 352% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$12,722 (Dinar 1,152) | Dinar 250 | + 361% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$726 (Dinar 66) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$186 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 15 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$5,577 (Dinar 505) | Dinar 250 | + 102% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,241 (Dinar 112) | Dinar 95 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$75 (Dinar 7) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$67 (Dinar 6) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 7% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$681 (Dinar 62) | Dinar 80 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$306 (Dinar 28) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$750 (Dinar 68) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$948 (Dinar 86) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 69% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$230,000 (Dinar 20,822) | Dinar 8,000 | + 160% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (Dinar 1.546) | Dinar 0.750 | + 106% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$460 (Dinar 42) | Dinar 30 | + 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$60 (Dinar 5.400) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 60% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$58 (Dinar 5.223) | Dinar 2.500 | + 109% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$80 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 6 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$310 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 10 | + 180% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$49 (Dinar 4.400) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$35 (Dinar 3.198) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$45 (Dinar 4.045) | Dinar 2.500 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$14 (Dinar 1.261) | Dinar 1.000 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$20 (Dinar 1.795) | Dinar 2.000 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$212 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 3.000 | + 539% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 14% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$393 (Dinar 36) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$160 (Dinar 14) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,626 (Dinar 147) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$400 (Dinar 36) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$117 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 2.000 | + 428% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$35 (Dinar 3.148) | Dinar 1.000 | + 215% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$35 (Dinar 3.169) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | HK$3,851 (Dinar 349) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$0.29 (Dinar 0.026) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$452 (Dinar 41) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$55 (Dinar 4.979) | Dinar 2.100 | + 137% | |
| TOTAL | + 114% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,973 prices entered by 367 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 114% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 2,569
(HK$28,377)
in Hong Kong
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,200
in Zarqa.
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