Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 71% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Hong Kong | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$70 (64元) | 42元 | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$45 (41元) | 40元 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$45 (41元) | 15元 | + 184% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$23 (21元) | 16元 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$34 (31元) | 18元 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$28 (25元) | 10元 | + 143% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$96 (88元) | 61元 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$36 (33元) | 15元 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$32 (29元) | 7元 | + 342% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$15 (14元) | 6元 | + 117% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$150 (137元) | 99元 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$19 (17元) | 9元 | + 94% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$20 (18元) | 15元 | + 25% | |
| Housing | + 158% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 158% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Hong Kong | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$36,510 (33,360元) | 13,351元 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$23,879 (21,820元) | 7,561元 | + 189% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,682 (1,537元) | 489元 | + 214% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$19,785 (18,078元) | 6,786元 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$14,048 (12,837元) | 4,378元 | + 193% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,558 (1,423元) | 358元 | + 298% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$174 (159元) | 103元 | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$4,586 (4,191元) | 1,370元 | + 206% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,267 (1,157元) | 717元 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$108 (98元) | 35元 | + 178% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$96 (88元) | 46元 | + 90% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 18% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Hong Kong | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$618 (564元) | 471元 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$332 (303元) | 246元 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$676 (618元) | 609元 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$986 (901元) | 789元 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 72% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Hong Kong | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$206,900 (189,053元) | 164,970元 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$23 (21元) | 8元 | + 155% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$496 (453元) | 248元 | + 83% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is about the same as in China | ||||
| Hong Kong | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$35 (32元) | 37元 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$102 (93元) | 25元 | + 268% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$379 (346元) | 407元 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$66 (61元) | 46元 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$29 (27元) | 44元 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$32 (29元) | 38元 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$15 (14元) | 11元 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$21 (19元) | 15元 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$165 (151元) | 77元 | + 96% | |
| Entertainment | + 97% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 97% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Hong Kong | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$378 (345元) | 214元 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$201 (183元) | 103元 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$446 (408元) | 1,346元 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$559 (511元) | 328元 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$123 (113元) | 70元 | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$41 (37元) | 29元 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$54 (50元) | 17元 | + 197% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,000 (2,741元) | 3,025元 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$3.33 (3.05元) | 0.27元 | + 1041% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$700 (639元) | 367元 | + 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$73 (66元) | 24元 | + 172% | |
| TOTAL | + 93% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,088 prices entered by 239 different people.
Cost of living in Hong Kong is 93% more expensive than in China
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