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| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 16% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$92 (€11) | €13 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$40 (€4.60) | €7 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$41 (€4.76) | €4.33 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$26 (€2.95) | €1.42 | + 108% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$34 (€3.89) | €3.70 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$21 (€2.39) | €2.00 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$92 (€11) | €5.86 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$21 (€2.44) | €1.95 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$16 (€1.83) | €1.06 | + 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$15 (€1.68) | €1.48 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$193 (€22) | €7 | + 208% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$17 (€2.00) | €1.96 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$18 (€2.04) | €1.36 | + 49% | |
| Housing | + 264% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 264% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$44,905 (€5,182) | €921 | + 463% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$31,145 (€3,594) | €712 | + 405% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,122 (€129) | €138 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$26,867 (€3,100) | €611 | + 407% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$17,996 (€2,077) | €434 | + 378% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$736 (€85) | €87 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$171 (€20) | €31 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$3,912 (€451) | €381 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$775 (€89) | €112 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$84 (€10) | €7 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$79 (€9) | €5.97 | + 53% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is about the same as in Cyprus | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$583 (€67) | €96 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$336 (€39) | €32 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$830 (€96) | €102 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,073 (€124) | €120 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 36% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$201,611 (€23,264) | €16,417 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$16 (€1.90) | €1.22 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$481 (€56) | €43 | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 17% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$71 (€8) | €4.52 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$87 (€10) | €15 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$367 (€42) | €49 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$59 (€7) | €4.98 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$43 (€4.92) | €3.31 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$47 (€5.43) | €3.49 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$11 (€1.28) | €1.98 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$22 (€2.49) | €1.92 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$249 (€29) | €11 | + 153% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 38% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$394 (€45) | €35 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$203 (€23) | €16 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,036 (€120) | €107 | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$812 (€94) | €53 | + 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$144 (€17) | €7 | + 122% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$41 (€4.77) | €2.84 | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$52 (€6) | €3.51 | + 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | HK$3,834 (€442) | €539 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.02 (€0.12) | €0.17 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$906 (€105) | €54 | + 93% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (€7) | €4.50 | + 58% | |
| TOTAL | + 85% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2019.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 85% more expensive than in Cyprus
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