- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- Denmark
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 7% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$90 (kr73) | kr120 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$38 (kr31) | kr74 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$50 (kr41) | kr41 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 (kr21) | kr8 | + 145% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$35 (kr28) | kr34 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$28 (kr23) | kr18 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$91 (kr74) | kr57 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$36 (kr29) | kr19 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$30 (kr25) | kr11 | + 125% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$15 (kr12) | kr11 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$150 (kr122) | kr80 | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$16 (kr13) | kr20 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$17 (kr14) | kr13 | + 8% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 78% more expensive than in Denmark | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$42,192 (kr34,350) | kr14,958 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$30,408 (kr24,756) | kr11,011 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,370 (kr1,115) | kr1,281 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$25,305 (kr20,601) | kr9,748 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$17,675 (kr14,389) | kr6,560 | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$775 (kr631) | kr1,360 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$207 (kr169) | kr201 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$4,610 (kr3,753) | kr3,347 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,262 (kr1,028) | kr847 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$70 (kr57) | kr48 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$68 (kr55) | kr169 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 23% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$628 (kr511) | kr741 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$328 (kr267) | kr320 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$599 (kr488) | kr852 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,152 (kr938) | kr1,107 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 16% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$220,633 (kr179,623) | kr244,864 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$15 (kr12) | kr11 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$524 (kr426) | kr522 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 1% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$55 (kr45) | kr52 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$91 (kr74) | kr90 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$332 (kr270) | kr400 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$44 (kr36) | kr43 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$41 (kr34) | kr26 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$69 (kr56) | kr23 | + 139% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$17 (kr14) | kr13 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$25 (kr21) | kr14 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$263 (kr214) | kr251 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 9% more expensive than in Denmark | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$391 (kr319) | kr381 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$199 (kr162) | kr199 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$884 (kr720) | kr760 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$902 (kr734) | kr674 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$108 (kr88) | kr87 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$44 (kr36) | kr41 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$64 (kr52) | kr43 | + 23% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | HK$3,376 (kr2,748) | kr4,318 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.20 (kr0.97) | kr1.04 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$913 (kr744) | kr248 | + 200% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$58 (kr47) | kr44 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 20% more expensive than in Denmark
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