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| Food | + 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 69% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$92 (83元) | 45元 | + 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$40 (36元) | 33元 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$41 (37元) | 15元 | + 147% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$26 (23元) | 15元 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$34 (30元) | 15元 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$21 (19元) | 8元 | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$92 (83元) | 53元 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$21 (19元) | 14元 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$16 (14元) | 5.97元 | + 139% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$15 (13元) | 4.95元 | + 164% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$193 (173元) | 111元 | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$17 (16元) | 7元 | + 110% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$18 (16元) | 13元 | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 307% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 307% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$44,905 (40,359元) | 8,861元 | + 355% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$31,145 (27,991元) | 4,619元 | + 506% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,122 (1,008元) | 639元 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$26,867 (24,146元) | 5,049元 | + 378% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$17,996 (16,174元) | 2,869元 | + 464% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$736 (661元) | 402元 | + 65% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$171 (154元) | 94元 | + 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$3,940 (3,541元) | 2,419元 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$775 (697元) | 696元 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$84 (76元) | 36元 | + 108% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$79 (71元) | 44元 | + 61% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 20% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$583 (524元) | 511元 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$336 (302元) | 242元 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$830 (746元) | 659元 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,073 (964元) | 656元 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 104% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 104% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$201,611 (181,198元) | 134,043元 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$16 (15元) | 7元 | + 109% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$485 (436元) | 145元 | + 200% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 17% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$71 (63元) | 30元 | + 113% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$87 (79元) | 37元 | + 112% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$367 (329元) | 468元 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$59 (53元) | 54元 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$43 (38元) | 41元 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$47 (42元) | 31元 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$11 (10元) | 9元 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$22 (19元) | 12元 | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$249 (224元) | 60元 | + 273% | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 79% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$394 (354元) | 170元 | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$203 (183元) | 99元 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,036 (931元) | 1,107元 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$812 (730元) | 395元 | + 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$144 (129元) | 68元 | + 91% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$41 (37元) | 33元 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$52 (47元) | 29元 | + 62% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | HK$3,834 (3,446元) | 3,258元 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.02 (0.92元) | 0.29元 | + 217% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$906 (815元) | 320元 | + 154% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (55元) | 22元 | + 157% | |
| TOTAL | + 139% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,455 prices entered by 625 different people.
Cost of living in Hong Kong is 139% more expensive than in China
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