Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 56% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Hong Kong | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$90 (74元) | 47元 | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$41 (34元) | 37元 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$47 (38元) | 16元 | + 137% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$26 (21元) | 15元 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$34 (28元) | 16元 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$27 (22元) | 9元 | + 148% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$86 (71元) | 50元 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$28 (23元) | 14元 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$24 (20元) | 6元 | + 222% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$17 (14元) | 6元 | + 132% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$181 (148元) | 119元 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$19 (16元) | 8元 | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$19 (15元) | 13元 | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 219% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 219% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Hong Kong | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$46,026 (37,729元) | 12,333元 | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$30,346 (24,876元) | 7,253元 | + 243% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,455 (1,193元) | 318元 | + 276% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$28,233 (23,144元) | 6,482元 | + 257% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$20,315 (16,653元) | 4,199元 | + 297% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,027 (842元) | 320元 | + 163% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$305 (250元) | 101元 | + 149% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$4,563 (3,741元) | 1,910元 | + 96% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,414 (1,159元) | 572元 | + 103% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$102 (84元) | 31元 | + 174% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$100 (82元) | 47元 | + 76% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 17% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Hong Kong | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$649 (532元) | 478元 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$383 (314元) | 260元 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$674 (552元) | 644元 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,430 (1,173元) | 794元 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 104% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 104% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Hong Kong | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$229,387 (188,038元) | 138,218元 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$18 (15元) | 7元 | + 111% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$610 (500元) | 184元 | + 172% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 33% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Hong Kong | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$62 (51元) | 29元 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$122 (100元) | 34元 | + 190% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$491 (403元) | 639元 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$81 (67元) | 21元 | + 221% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$49 (40元) | 26元 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$48 (40元) | 29元 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$13 (10元) | 11元 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$18 (15元) | 10元 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$372 (305元) | 94元 | + 225% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 63% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Hong Kong | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$384 (315元) | 266元 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$216 (177元) | 106元 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,977 (1,620元) | 759元 | + 114% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$1,056 (865元) | 377元 | + 130% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$106 (87元) | 72元 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 (38元) | 31元 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$67 (55元) | 22元 | + 152% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$4,185 (3,431元) | 2,857元 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.02 (0.84元) | 0.48元 | + 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$847 (695元) | 418元 | + 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$59 (49元) | 30元 | + 60% | |
| TOTAL | + 119% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,428 prices entered by 237 different people.
Cost of living in Hong Kong is 119% more expensive than in China
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