- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- Cyprus
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Cyprus
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 33% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$90 (€10) | €12 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$38 (€4.11) | €6 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$50 (€5.47) | €3.97 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 (€2.76) | €1.37 | + 101% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$35 (€3.79) | €3.11 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$28 (€3.07) | €1.48 | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$91 (€10) | €3.55 | + 178% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$36 (€3.89) | €1.83 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$30 (€3.28) | €0.79 | + 314% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$15 (€1.61) | €1.11 | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$150 (€16) | €5.35 | + 205% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$16 (€1.70) | €1.89 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$17 (€1.87) | €1.34 | + 39% | |
| Housing | + 263% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 263% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$42,192 (€4,590) | €911 | + 404% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$30,408 (€3,308) | €646 | + 412% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,370 (€149) | €119 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$25,305 (€2,753) | €574 | + 380% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$17,675 (€1,923) | €411 | + 367% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$775 (€84) | €64 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$207 (€23) | €27 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$4,610 (€502) | €344 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,262 (€137) | €85 | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$70 (€8) | €5.58 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$68 (€7) | €6 | + 21% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 1% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$628 (€68) | €67 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$328 (€36) | €38 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$599 (€65) | €73 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,152 (€125) | €88 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 40% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$220,633 (€24,005) | €15,790 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$15 (€1.64) | €1.22 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$524 (€57) | €40 | + 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 11% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$55 (€6) | €5.50 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$91 (€10) | €13 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$332 (€36) | €48 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$44 (€4.76) | €4.58 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$41 (€4.49) | €3.48 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$69 (€7) | €3.54 | + 111% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$17 (€1.85) | €1.85 | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$25 (€2.77) | €2.45 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$263 (€29) | €11 | + 158% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 58% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$391 (€43) | €31 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$199 (€22) | €16 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$884 (€96) | €35 | + 175% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$902 (€98) | €46 | + 112% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$108 (€12) | €9 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$44 (€4.77) | €2.97 | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$64 (€7) | €3.18 | + 120% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | HK$3,376 (€367) | €491 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.30 (€0.14) | €0.09 | + 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$913 (€99) | €56 | + 79% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$58 (€6) | €4.72 | + 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 94% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 94% more expensive than in Cyprus
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