Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Bahrain
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 23% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$80 (Dinar 3.882) | Dinar 2.834 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$39 (Dinar 1.891) | Dinar 3.201 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$45 (Dinar 2.194) | Dinar 1.448 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$23 (Dinar 1.124) | Dinar 0.635 | + 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$29 (Dinar 1.387) | Dinar 1.129 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$22 (Dinar 1.064) | Dinar 0.426 | + 150% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$92 (Dinar 4.467) | Dinar 3.214 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$25 (Dinar 1.237) | Dinar 0.910 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$17 (Dinar 0.817) | Dinar 0.400 | + 104% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$19 (Dinar 0.905) | Dinar 2.060 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$226 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 5.311 | + 107% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$14 (Dinar 0.698) | Dinar 1.000 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$19 (Dinar 0.914) | Dinar 0.316 | + 189% | |
| Housing | + 150% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 150% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$43,249 (Dinar 2,103) | Dinar 392 | + 436% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$30,827 (Dinar 1,499) | Dinar 332 | + 352% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,664 (Dinar 81) | Dinar 203 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$23,247 (Dinar 1,130) | Dinar 383 | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$14,902 (Dinar 725) | Dinar 224 | + 223% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,385 (Dinar 67) | Dinar 70 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$142 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 9 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,230 (Dinar 254) | Dinar 119 | + 113% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,310 (Dinar 64) | Dinar 22 | + 186% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$69 (Dinar 3.333) | Dinar 1.902 | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$89 (Dinar 4.310) | Dinar 4.457 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 22% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$680 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 15 | + 115% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$309 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 18 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$733 (Dinar 36) | Dinar 26 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,233 (Dinar 60) | Dinar 33 | + 83% | |
| Transportation | + 131% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 131% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$245,322 (Dinar 11,928) | Dinar 8,375 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (Dinar 0.802) | Dinar 0.234 | + 242% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$597 (Dinar 29) | Dinar 9 | + 208% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is about the same as in Bahrain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$49 (Dinar 2.391) | Dinar 2.154 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$132 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 7 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$413 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 15 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$59 (Dinar 2.864) | Dinar 3.000 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$40 (Dinar 1.926) | Dinar 2.285 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$54 (Dinar 2.629) | Dinar 1.672 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$12 (Dinar 0.595) | Dinar 1.351 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$22 (Dinar 1.087) | Dinar 1.522 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$265 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 1.763 | + 632% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 17% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$368 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 13 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$190 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 6 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$918 (Dinar 45) | Dinar 26 | + 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$857 (Dinar 42) | Dinar 13 | + 225% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$106 (Dinar 5.147) | Dinar 6.000 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$45 (Dinar 2.181) | Dinar 1.432 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$68 (Dinar 3.327) | Dinar 3.000 | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,416 (Dinar 166) | Dinar 191 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.17 (Dinar 0.057) | Dinar 0.193 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$864 (Dinar 42) | Dinar 26 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (Dinar 3.010) | Dinar 2.317 | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 14, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 80% more expensive than in Bahrain
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