Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Afghanistan
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Food | + 111% | |||
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Food in Hong Kong is 111% more expensive than in Afghanistan | ||||
Hong Kong | Afghanistan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$73 (663 Afghani) | 150 Afghani | + 342% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$45 (414 Afghani) | 300 Afghani | + 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$43 (390 Afghani) | 130 Afghani | + 200% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$26 (236 Afghani) | 40 Afghani | + 489% | |
12 eggs, large | HK$45 (415 Afghani) | 108 Afghani | + 284% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$35 (321 Afghani) | 25 Afghani | + 1184% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$104 (949 Afghani) | 75 Afghani | + 1166% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$37 (337 Afghani) | 50 Afghani | + 573% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$34 (314 Afghani) | 30 Afghani | + 945% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$15 (137 Afghani) | 276 Afghani | - 50% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$154 (1,403 Afghani) | 1,250 Afghani | + 12% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | HK$20 (185 Afghani) | 120 Afghani | + 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$21 (190 Afghani) | - | - | |
Housing | + 117% | |||
Housing in Hong Kong is 117% more expensive than in Afghanistan | ||||
Hong Kong | Afghanistan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$36,718 (334,654 Afghani) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$24,681 (224,949 Afghani) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,770 (16,129 Afghani) | 5,000 Afghani | + 223% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$19,794 (180,409 Afghani) | 10,000 Afghani | + 1704% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$14,116 (128,658 Afghani) | 10,000 Afghani | + 1187% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,412 (12,866 Afghani) | 2,000 Afghani | + 543% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$179 (1,634 Afghani) | 1,500 Afghani | + 9% | |
40” flat screen tv | HK$3,417 (31,142 Afghani) | 34,029 Afghani | - 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,093 (9,966 Afghani) | 6,818 Afghani | + 46% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$97 (880 Afghani) | 1,000 Afghani | - 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$96 (876 Afghani) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 296% | |||
Clothes in Hong Kong is 296% more expensive than in Afghanistan | ||||
Hong Kong | Afghanistan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$627 (5,719 Afghani) | 500 Afghani | + 1044% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$332 (3,022 Afghani) | 700 Afghani | + 332% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$676 (6,161 Afghani) | 5,000 Afghani | + 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$986 (8,987 Afghani) | 1,500 Afghani | + 499% | |
Transportation | + 79% | |||
Transportation in Hong Kong is 79% more expensive than in Afghanistan | ||||
Hong Kong | Afghanistan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$207,682 (1,892,863 Afghani) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$24 (219 Afghani) | 78 Afghani | + 182% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | HK$496 (4,523 Afghani) | 2,054 Afghani | + 120% | |
Personal Care | + 58% | |||
Personal Care in Hong Kong is 58% more expensive than in Afghanistan | ||||
Hong Kong | Afghanistan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$35 (321 Afghani) | 69 Afghani | + 364% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$102 (931 Afghani) | 400 Afghani | + 133% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$379 (3,452 Afghani) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$66 (605 Afghani) | 250 Afghani | + 142% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$29 (266 Afghani) | 192 Afghani | + 38% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$32 (291 Afghani) | 290 Afghani | + 0% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$15 (136 Afghani) | 80 Afghani | + 70% | |
Tube of toothpaste | HK$21 (194 Afghani) | 90 Afghani | + 115% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$165 (1,506 Afghani) | 350 Afghani | + 330% | |
Entertainment | + 69% | |||
Entertainment in Hong Kong is 69% more expensive than in Afghanistan | ||||
Hong Kong | Afghanistan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$378 (3,445 Afghani) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | HK$201 (1,828 Afghani) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$446 (4,066 Afghani) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$945 (8,613 Afghani) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$123 (1,124 Afghani) | 900 Afghani | + 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$45 (408 Afghani) | 800 Afghani | - 49% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$54 (495 Afghani) | 200 Afghani | + 147% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,000 (27,343 Afghani) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$3.33 (30 Afghani) | 3.60 Afghani | + 744% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$700 (6,376 Afghani) | 1,000 Afghani | + 538% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$73 (667 Afghani) | 200 Afghani | + 233% | |
TOTAL | + 103% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 406 prices entered by 83 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 103% more expensive than in Afghanistan
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