Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Canada
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Food | - 8% | |||
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Food in Hong Kong is 8% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Hong Kong | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$73 (C$13) | C$24 | - 47% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$45 (C$8) | C$14 | - 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$43 (C$7) | C$10 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$26 (C$4.49) | C$3.28 | + 37% | |
12 eggs, large | HK$45 (C$8) | C$5.88 | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$35 (C$6) | C$5.56 | + 10% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$104 (C$18) | C$11 | + 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$37 (C$6) | C$5.47 | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$34 (C$5.97) | C$3.31 | + 81% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$15 (C$2.61) | C$4.03 | - 35% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$154 (C$27) | C$21 | + 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | HK$20 (C$3.52) | C$3.23 | + 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$21 (C$3.62) | C$2.58 | + 41% | |
Housing | + 57% | |||
Housing in Hong Kong is 57% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
Hong Kong | Canada | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$36,718 (C$6,373) | C$2,889 | + 121% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$24,681 (C$4,284) | C$2,295 | + 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,770 (C$307) | C$240 | + 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$19,794 (C$3,436) | C$2,062 | + 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$14,116 (C$2,450) | C$1,501 | + 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,412 (C$245) | C$128 | + 91% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$179 (C$31) | C$65 | - 52% | |
40” flat screen tv | HK$3,417 (C$593) | C$401 | + 48% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,093 (C$190) | C$213 | - 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$97 (C$17) | C$14 | + 18% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$96 (C$17) | C$30 | - 44% | |
Clothes | + 5% | |||
Clothes in Hong Kong is 5% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
Hong Kong | Canada | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$627 (C$109) | C$80 | + 36% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$332 (C$58) | C$57 | + 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$676 (C$117) | C$147 | - 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$986 (C$171) | C$173 | - 1% | |
Transportation | + 5% | |||
Transportation in Hong Kong is 5% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
Hong Kong | Canada | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$207,682 (C$36,047) | C$33,546 | + 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$24 (C$4.17) | C$1.60 | + 161% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | HK$496 (C$86) | C$106 | - 19% | |
Personal Care | - 26% | |||
Personal Care in Hong Kong is 26% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Hong Kong | Canada | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$35 (C$6) | C$11 | - 44% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$102 (C$18) | C$24 | - 26% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$379 (C$66) | C$103 | - 36% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$66 (C$12) | C$10 | + 19% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$29 (C$5.06) | C$6 | - 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$32 (C$5.54) | C$6 | - 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$15 (C$2.60) | C$4.45 | - 42% | |
Tube of toothpaste | HK$21 (C$3.69) | C$3.63 | + 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$165 (C$29) | C$31 | - 7% | |
Entertainment | + 3% | |||
Entertainment in Hong Kong is about the same as in Canada | ||||
Hong Kong | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$378 (C$66) | C$68 | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the movies | HK$201 (C$35) | C$31 | + 12% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$446 (C$77) | C$217 | - 64% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$559 (C$97) | C$129 | - 25% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$123 (C$21) | C$15 | + 44% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$45 (C$8) | C$5.88 | + 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$54 (C$9) | C$8 | + 16% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,000 (C$521) | C$808 | - 36% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$3.33 (C$0.58) | C$0.44 | + 30% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$700 (C$121) | C$67 | + 81% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$72 (C$13) | C$18 | - 29% | |
TOTAL | + 17% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 17% more expensive than in Canada
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