Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 68% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Hong Kong | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$90 (82元) | 46元 | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$45 (41元) | 34元 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$44 (40元) | 14元 | + 189% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$23 (21元) | 16元 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$32 (29元) | 17元 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$19 (18元) | 9元 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$116 (106元) | 50元 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$28 (25元) | 12元 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$18 (16元) | 5.35元 | + 205% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$17 (15元) | 5.87元 | + 164% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$142 (130元) | 109元 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$17 (15元) | 9元 | + 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$16 (14元) | 12元 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 211% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 211% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Hong Kong | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$47,353 (43,476元) | 14,257元 | + 205% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$34,716 (31,874元) | 8,404元 | + 279% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,299 (1,193元) | 608元 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$28,175 (25,868元) | 7,312元 | + 254% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$18,653 (17,126元) | 4,236元 | + 304% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$877 (805元) | 321元 | + 151% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$259 (238元) | 123元 | + 94% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$4,093 (3,758元) | 1,570元 | + 139% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$2,108 (1,936元) | 581元 | + 233% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$91 (84元) | 39元 | + 115% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$88 (81元) | 69元 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 27% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Hong Kong | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$680 (624元) | 474元 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$338 (311元) | 251元 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$628 (577元) | 631元 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,283 (1,178元) | 700元 | + 68% | |
| Transportation | + 123% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 123% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Hong Kong | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$353,772 (324,811元) | 149,819元 | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$22 (20元) | 9元 | + 133% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$533 (489元) | 197元 | + 149% | |
| Personal Care | + 112% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 112% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Hong Kong | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$57 (53元) | 23元 | + 124% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$110 (101元) | 27元 | + 274% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$407 (374元) | 217元 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$83 (76元) | 37元 | + 105% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$44 (40元) | 22元 | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$51 (47元) | 25元 | + 85% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$16 (15元) | 12元 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$22 (20元) | 14元 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$322 (296元) | 40元 | + 636% | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 83% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Hong Kong | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$406 (373元) | 265元 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$198 (182元) | 115元 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,780 (1,634元) | 736元 | + 122% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$987 (906元) | 322元 | + 181% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$166 (152元) | 80元 | + 91% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$51 (47元) | 33元 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$66 (61元) | 20元 | + 206% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,953 (3,629元) | 2,909元 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.03 (0.95元) | 0.21元 | + 346% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$775 (711元) | 400元 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$61 (56元) | 52元 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 136% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,318 prices entered by 169 different people.
Cost of living in Hong Kong is 136% more expensive than in China
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