- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- Jordan
- Hong Kong
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 73% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$90 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 4.667 | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$38 (Dinar 3.403) | Dinar 4.500 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$46 (Dinar 4.205) | Dinar 3.250 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$26 (Dinar 2.374) | Dinar 1.000 | + 137% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$32 (Dinar 2.935) | Dinar 1.100 | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$23 (Dinar 2.108) | Dinar 0.600 | + 251% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$88 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 4.000 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$34 (Dinar 3.067) | Dinar 1.100 | + 179% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$26 (Dinar 2.360) | Dinar 1.500 | + 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$15 (Dinar 1.358) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$145 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 10 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$15 (Dinar 1.387) | Dinar 1.000 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$18 (Dinar 1.589) | Dinar 0.531 | + 199% | |
| Housing | + 393% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 393% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$42,832 (Dinar 3,881) | Dinar 400 | + 870% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$29,973 (Dinar 2,716) | Dinar 225 | + 1107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,272 (Dinar 115) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$26,908 (Dinar 2,438) | Dinar 350 | + 597% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$18,219 (Dinar 1,651) | Dinar 250 | + 560% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$752 (Dinar 68) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$201 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 15 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$5,388 (Dinar 488) | Dinar 250 | + 95% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,128 (Dinar 102) | Dinar 95 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$75 (Dinar 7) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$69 (Dinar 6) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 11% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$588 (Dinar 53) | Dinar 80 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$352 (Dinar 32) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$614 (Dinar 56) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,122 (Dinar 102) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 67% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$205,761 (Dinar 18,644) | Dinar 8,000 | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$14 (Dinar 1.311) | Dinar 0.750 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$512 (Dinar 46) | Dinar 30 | + 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$122 (Dinar 11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 74% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$58 (Dinar 5.214) | Dinar 2.500 | + 109% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$80 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 6 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$358 (Dinar 32) | Dinar 10 | + 224% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$45 (Dinar 4.110) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$42 (Dinar 3.777) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$57 (Dinar 5.194) | Dinar 2.500 | + 108% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$13 (Dinar 1.191) | Dinar 1.000 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$20 (Dinar 1.824) | Dinar 2.000 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$277 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 3.000 | + 737% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 16% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$384 (Dinar 35) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$198 (Dinar 18) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$807 (Dinar 73) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$863 (Dinar 78) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$118 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 2.000 | + 436% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$44 (Dinar 4.003) | Dinar 1.000 | + 300% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$64 (Dinar 5.780) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | HK$3,440 (Dinar 312) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.33 (Dinar 0.120) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$895 (Dinar 81) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$58 (Dinar 5.245) | Dinar 2.100 | + 150% | |
| TOTAL | + 133% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,533 prices entered by 321 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 133% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 2,560
(HK$28,248)
in Hong Kong
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,100
in Zarqa.
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