- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- Jordan
- Hong Kong
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hong Kong vs Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 75% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$91 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 4.667 | + 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$38 (Dinar 3.460) | Dinar 4.500 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$49 (Dinar 4.421) | Dinar 3.250 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$26 (Dinar 2.319) | Dinar 1.000 | + 132% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$35 (Dinar 3.201) | Dinar 1.100 | + 191% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$25 (Dinar 2.272) | Dinar 0.600 | + 279% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$99 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 4.000 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$29 (Dinar 2.636) | Dinar 1.100 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$25 (Dinar 2.234) | Dinar 1.500 | + 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$16 (Dinar 1.413) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$158 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 10 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$15 (Dinar 1.331) | Dinar 1.000 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$17 (Dinar 1.553) | Dinar 0.531 | + 192% | |
| Housing | + 385% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 385% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$42,938 (Dinar 3,885) | Dinar 400 | + 871% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$29,225 (Dinar 2,644) | Dinar 225 | + 1075% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,242 (Dinar 112) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$27,473 (Dinar 2,486) | Dinar 350 | + 610% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$18,544 (Dinar 1,678) | Dinar 250 | + 571% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$788 (Dinar 71) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$192 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 15 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$4,447 (Dinar 402) | Dinar 250 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$951 (Dinar 86) | Dinar 95 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$75 (Dinar 7) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$71 (Dinar 6) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 10% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$609 (Dinar 55) | Dinar 80 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$336 (Dinar 30) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$651 (Dinar 59) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,122 (Dinar 102) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 72% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$201,343 (Dinar 18,217) | Dinar 8,000 | + 128% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$16 (Dinar 1.405) | Dinar 0.750 | + 87% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$534 (Dinar 48) | Dinar 30 | + 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$83 (Dinar 8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 72% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$55 (Dinar 4.971) | Dinar 2.500 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$80 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 6 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$370 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 10 | + 234% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$46 (Dinar 4.170) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$42 (Dinar 3.769) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$57 (Dinar 5.165) | Dinar 2.500 | + 107% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$15 (Dinar 1.342) | Dinar 1.000 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$22 (Dinar 1.977) | Dinar 2.000 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$263 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 3.000 | + 693% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 17% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$451 (Dinar 41) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$203 (Dinar 18) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,227 (Dinar 111) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$904 (Dinar 82) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$123 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 2.000 | + 457% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$45 (Dinar 4.038) | Dinar 1.000 | + 304% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$64 (Dinar 5.764) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | HK$3,844 (Dinar 348) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.13 (Dinar 0.102) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$882 (Dinar 80) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$59 (Dinar 5.351) | Dinar 2.100 | + 155% | |
| TOTAL | + 131% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,509 prices entered by 308 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 131% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 2,768
(HK$30,596)
in Hong Kong
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,200
in Zarqa.
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