- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 67% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$91 (81元) | 53元 | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$38 (33元) | 34元 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$47 (42元) | 15元 | + 184% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$26 (23元) | 15元 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$35 (31元) | 16元 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$24 (22元) | 8元 | + 166% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$88 (78元) | 59元 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$31 (27元) | 14元 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$25 (22元) | 6元 | + 235% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$16 (14元) | 5.69元 | + 142% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$158 (140元) | 113元 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$15 (13元) | 8元 | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$17 (15元) | 12元 | + 25% | |
| Housing | + 280% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 280% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$43,095 (38,047元) | 9,825元 | + 287% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$29,874 (26,375元) | 4,456元 | + 492% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,200 (1,059元) | 445元 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$26,950 (23,793元) | 5,568元 | + 327% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$18,445 (16,285元) | 3,549元 | + 359% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$713 (630元) | 307元 | + 105% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$190 (168元) | 84元 | + 99% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$4,443 (3,923元) | 2,135元 | + 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$951 (839元) | 678元 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$93 (82元) | 39元 | + 112% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$70 (62元) | 39元 | + 61% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 11% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$598 (528元) | 573元 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$341 (301元) | 260元 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$636 (562元) | 614元 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,195 (1,055元) | 685元 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | + 96% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 96% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$197,499 (174,368元) | 142,634元 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$15 (14元) | 7元 | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$520 (459元) | 152元 | + 201% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 35% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$61 (54元) | 26元 | + 109% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$87 (77元) | 31元 | + 145% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$367 (324元) | 364元 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$63 (56元) | 29元 | + 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$43 (38元) | 35元 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$49 (43元) | 37元 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$15 (13元) | 10元 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$24 (21元) | 13元 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$269 (238元) | 60元 | + 296% | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 77% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$396 (349元) | 155元 | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$202 (178元) | 87元 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,031 (910元) | 797元 | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$863 (762元) | 379元 | + 101% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$119 (105元) | 60元 | + 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$44 (39元) | 34元 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$63 (56元) | 33元 | + 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | HK$4,074 (3,597元) | 3,290元 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.20 (1.06元) | 1.00元 | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$889 (785元) | 302元 | + 160% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$59 (52元) | 20元 | + 160% | |
| TOTAL | + 131% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.883
CNY
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,869 prices entered by 864 different people.
Cost of living in Hong Kong is 131% more expensive than in China
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