Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 10% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$79 (€8) | €14 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$38 (€4.09) | €8 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$46 (€4.89) | €5.91 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$24 (€2.54) | €1.20 | + 111% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$30 (€3.20) | €5.64 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$24 (€2.56) | €3.72 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$94 (€10) | €8 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$27 (€2.93) | €2.23 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$18 (€1.93) | €2.11 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$19 (€2.01) | €1.14 | + 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$224 (€24) | €9 | + 170% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$16 (€1.68) | €1.81 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$20 (€2.12) | €1.71 | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 121% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 121% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$42,571 (€4,577) | €1,376 | + 233% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$31,134 (€3,347) | €1,078 | + 210% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,823 (€196) | €152 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$23,448 (€2,521) | €1,081 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,124 (€1,626) | €638 | + 155% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,393 (€150) | €98 | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$144 (€16) | €26 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,368 (€577) | €400 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,238 (€133) | €113 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$70 (€7) | €16 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$93 (€10) | €15 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 6% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$789 (€85) | €93 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$317 (€34) | €38 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$733 (€79) | €89 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,355 (€146) | €122 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 33% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$241,909 (€26,008) | €24,226 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (€1.78) | €1.08 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$619 (€67) | €47 | + 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is about the same as in Austria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$56 (€5.97) | €8 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$146 (€16) | €10 | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$441 (€47) | €107 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$66 (€7) | €5.49 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$44 (€4.73) | €2.75 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$51 (€5.53) | €3.32 | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$18 (€1.96) | €1.81 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$21 (€2.31) | €2.20 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$262 (€28) | €22 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 12% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$352 (€38) | €42 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$193 (€21) | €21 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,020 (€110) | €129 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$908 (€98) | €65 | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$103 (€11) | €11 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 (€4.92) | €3.99 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$70 (€7) | €3.77 | + 98% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,572 (€384) | €507 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.17 (€0.13) | €0.75 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$876 (€94) | €41 | + 129% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (€7) | €5.92 | + 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 39% more expensive than in Austria
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