- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- Cyprus
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Cyprus
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 23% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$91 (€10) | €12 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$37 (€4.02) | €6 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$41 (€4.46) | €3.80 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$24 (€2.64) | €1.37 | + 92% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$36 (€3.92) | €3.34 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$26 (€2.86) | €1.48 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$85 (€9) | €3.54 | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$30 (€3.29) | €1.85 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$23 (€2.48) | €0.79 | + 214% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$14 (€1.49) | €1.13 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$143 (€16) | €5.46 | + 188% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$16 (€1.71) | €1.98 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$16 (€1.72) | €1.34 | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 254% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 254% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$40,757 (€4,471) | €898 | + 398% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$29,873 (€3,277) | €650 | + 404% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,215 (€133) | €111 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$24,044 (€2,638) | €560 | + 371% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$17,141 (€1,880) | €424 | + 343% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$811 (€89) | €64 | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$191 (€21) | €28 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$4,857 (€533) | €344 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,000 (€110) | €85 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$74 (€8) | €5.58 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$70 (€8) | €6 | + 19% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 0% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$568 (€62) | €63 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$312 (€34) | €36 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$627 (€69) | €70 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,068 (€117) | €87 | + 35% | |
| 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$213,438 (€23,414) | €15,790 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$15 (€1.65) | €1.21 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$517 (€57) | €40 | + 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 4% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$56 (€6) | €5.50 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$76 (€8) | €13 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$318 (€35) | €48 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$43 (€4.67) | €4.58 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$39 (€4.31) | €3.48 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$64 (€7) | €3.54 | + 97% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$14 (€1.51) | €1.95 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$19 (€2.07) | €2.33 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$247 (€27) | €11 | + 138% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 55% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$361 (€40) | €31 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$196 (€22) | €16 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$856 (€94) | €35 | + 168% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$870 (€95) | €43 | + 120% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$107 (€12) | €8 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$44 (€4.81) | €2.97 | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$63 (€7) | €3.04 | + 127% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | HK$3,478 (€382) | €476 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$0.96 (€0.11) | €0.09 | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$892 (€98) | €56 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$57 (€6) | €4.72 | + 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 88% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,610 prices entered by 445 different people.
Cost of living in Hong Kong is 88% more expensive than in Cyprus
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