Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Cyprus
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 8% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$79 (€9) | €11 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$38 (€4.10) | €6 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$43 (€4.63) | €4.77 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$24 (€2.56) | €1.47 | + 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$30 (€3.19) | €5.55 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$24 (€2.54) | €2.00 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$94 (€10) | €5.77 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$27 (€2.94) | €1.59 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$18 (€1.93) | €0.87 | + 121% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$18 (€1.93) | €1.07 | + 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$229 (€25) | €11 | + 117% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$16 (€1.68) | €2.38 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$19 (€2.09) | €1.23 | + 69% | |
| Housing | + 221% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 221% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$42,706 (€4,600) | €801 | + 475% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$30,628 (€3,299) | €600 | + 450% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,785 (€192) | €179 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$22,986 (€2,476) | €582 | + 326% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,433 (€1,662) | €412 | + 303% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,480 (€159) | €105 | + 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$144 (€16) | €26 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,260 (€567) | €410 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,238 (€133) | €176 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$70 (€7) | €7 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$93 (€10) | €7 | + 42% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 13% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$745 (€80) | €74 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$309 (€33) | €48 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$724 (€78) | €78 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,276 (€137) | €117 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 52% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$241,909 (€26,055) | €16,558 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (€1.79) | €1.25 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$609 (€66) | €41 | + 60% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 15% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$56 (€5.99) | €6.00 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$146 (€16) | €15 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$445 (€48) | €43 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$66 (€7) | €4.30 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$44 (€4.73) | €3.03 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$52 (€5.62) | €3.98 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$18 (€1.96) | €2.97 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$22 (€2.41) | €2.51 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$277 (€30) | €18 | + 70% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 11% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$335 (€36) | €30 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$193 (€21) | €21 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,018 (€110) | €64 | + 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$860 (€93) | €50 | + 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$101 (€11) | €6.00 | + 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 (€4.96) | €3.99 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$68 (€7) | €3.00 | + 143% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,572 (€385) | €490 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.17 (€0.13) | €0.45 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$876 (€94) | €61 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (€7) | €3.81 | + 76% | |
| TOTAL | + 74% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 74% more expensive than in Cyprus
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