- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- Cyprus
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Cyprus
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 29% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$90 (€10) | €12 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$37 (€4.19) | €5.99 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$46 (€5.16) | €3.96 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$26 (€2.91) | €1.40 | + 108% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$32 (€3.59) | €3.28 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$23 (€2.60) | €1.56 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$88 (€10) | €3.78 | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$34 (€3.78) | €1.95 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$26 (€2.91) | €0.87 | + 235% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$15 (€1.68) | €1.13 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$150 (€17) | €5.41 | + 210% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$15 (€1.71) | €1.89 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$18 (€1.96) | €1.29 | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 268% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 268% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$42,537 (€4,757) | €908 | + 424% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$29,798 (€3,332) | €643 | + 418% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,272 (€142) | €122 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$26,010 (€2,909) | €564 | + 416% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$17,671 (€1,976) | €414 | + 378% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$674 (€75) | €80 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$200 (€22) | €26 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$4,596 (€514) | €329 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,128 (€126) | €101 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$75 (€8) | €6 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$70 (€8) | €5.91 | + 32% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 7% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$588 (€66) | €67 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$356 (€40) | €38 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$625 (€70) | €75 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,173 (€131) | €91 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 43% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$204,266 (€22,845) | €16,244 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$15 (€1.69) | €1.24 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$529 (€59) | €39 | + 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 10% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$59 (€7) | €5.15 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$87 (€10) | €13 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$343 (€38) | €48 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$50 (€5.59) | €5.36 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$43 (€4.80) | €3.74 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$49 (€5.48) | €3.50 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$13 (€1.47) | €1.92 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$25 (€2.85) | €2.49 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$277 (€31) | €10 | + 200% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 65% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$381 (€43) | €30 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$196 (€22) | €16 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$807 (€90) | €35 | + 158% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$861 (€96) | €46 | + 111% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$118 (€13) | €8 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$44 (€4.94) | €3.02 | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$64 (€7) | €3.00 | + 137% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | HK$4,468 (€500) | €491 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.33 (€0.15) | €0.09 | + 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$901 (€101) | €55 | + 85% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$58 (€6) | €4.63 | + 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 97% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,380 prices entered by 407 different people.
Cost of living in Hong Kong is 97% more expensive than in Cyprus
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