- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- Jordan
- Hong Kong
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 50% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$50 (Dinar 4.515) | Dinar 4.667 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$36 (Dinar 3.259) | Dinar 4.500 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$33 (Dinar 2.988) | Dinar 3.250 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 (Dinar 2.264) | Dinar 1.000 | + 126% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$23 (Dinar 2.064) | Dinar 1.100 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$28 (Dinar 2.559) | Dinar 0.600 | + 327% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$50 (Dinar 4.515) | Dinar 4.000 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$23 (Dinar 2.062) | Dinar 1.100 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$41 (Dinar 3.704) | Dinar 1.500 | + 147% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$12 (Dinar 1.122) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$120 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 10 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$16 (Dinar 1.441) | Dinar 1.000 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$15 (Dinar 1.342) | Dinar 0.531 | + 153% | |
| Housing | + 313% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 313% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$40,143 (Dinar 3,625) | Dinar 400 | + 806% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$24,938 (Dinar 2,252) | Dinar 225 | + 901% | |
| 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 1,577) | Dinar 350 | + 350% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$12,722 (Dinar 1,149) | Dinar 250 | + 360% | |
| 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$4,575 (Dinar 413) | Dinar 250 | + 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,132 (Dinar 102) | Dinar 95 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$75 (Dinar 7) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$59 (Dinar 5.324) | - | - | |
| 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 20,770) | Dinar 8,000 | + 160% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (Dinar 1.542) | Dinar 0.750 | + 106% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$460 (Dinar 42) | Dinar 30 | + 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$123 (Dinar 11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 70% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$54 (Dinar 4.913) | Dinar 2.500 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$83 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 6 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$324 (Dinar 29) | Dinar 10 | + 192% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$45 (Dinar 4.037) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$40 (Dinar 3.656) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$50 (Dinar 4.519) | Dinar 2.500 | + 81% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$14 (Dinar 1.306) | Dinar 1.000 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$21 (Dinar 1.932) | Dinar 2.000 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$250 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 3.000 | + 654% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 13% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$383 (Dinar 35) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$160 (Dinar 14) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,447 (Dinar 131) | - | - | |
| 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$110 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 2.000 | + 395% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$35 (Dinar 3.140) | Dinar 1.000 | + 214% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$35 (Dinar 3.161) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | HK$3,478 (Dinar 314) | - | - | |
| 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 4.967) | Dinar 2.100 | + 137% | |
| TOTAL | + 109% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,822 prices entered by 367 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.09030
JOD
/
HKD
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 109% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 2,715
(HK$30,071)
in Hong Kong
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,300
in Zarqa.
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