Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 60% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$81 (69元) | 48元 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$39 (33元) | 34元 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$46 (39元) | 17元 | + 131% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$23 (20元) | 14元 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$28 (24元) | 14元 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$23 (19元) | 9元 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$93 (78元) | 65元 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$25 (21元) | 13元 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$16 (13元) | 6元 | + 113% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$18 (15元) | 5.97元 | + 159% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$218 (184元) | 86元 | + 114% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$14 (12元) | 9元 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$17 (15元) | 11元 | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 263% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 263% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$42,980 (36,221元) | 7,626元 | + 375% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$31,252 (26,337元) | 4,707元 | + 460% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,589 (1,339元) | 429元 | + 212% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$22,533 (18,989元) | 6,661元 | + 185% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$14,549 (12,261元) | 3,214元 | + 281% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,115 (940元) | 246元 | + 281% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$131 (110元) | 81元 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$4,914 (4,141元) | 2,117元 | + 96% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,240 (1,045元) | 718元 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$69 (59元) | 48元 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$93 (79元) | 45元 | + 75% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 24% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$667 (562元) | 427元 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$317 (267元) | 236元 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$730 (615元) | 541元 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,068 (900元) | 545元 | + 65% | |
| Transportation | + 93% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 93% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$242,405 (204,282元) | 156,177元 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$16 (14元) | 7元 | + 111% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$570 (481元) | 185元 | + 159% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 33% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$47 (39元) | 30元 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$250 (211元) | 34元 | + 516% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$392 (331元) | 388元 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$58 (49元) | 33元 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$40 (33元) | 47元 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$53 (45元) | 41元 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$12 (10元) | 8元 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$22 (18元) | 12元 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$248 (209元) | 73元 | + 186% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 51% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$351 (296元) | 185元 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$189 (159元) | 92元 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$659 (555元) | 945元 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$875 (738元) | 415元 | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$114 (96元) | 70元 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$44 (37元) | 33元 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$71 (60元) | 35元 | + 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,417 (2,879元) | 3,346元 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.14 (0.96元) | 0.61元 | + 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$823 (693元) | 360元 | + 93% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$60 (51元) | 21元 | + 141% | |
| TOTAL | + 117% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 04, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.843
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,975 prices entered by 397 different people.
Cost of living in Hong Kong is 117% more expensive than in China
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