- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- Denmark
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 9% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$91 (kr76) | kr127 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$38 (kr32) | kr76 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$49 (kr41) | kr42 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 (kr21) | kr9 | + 145% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$35 (kr29) | kr33 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$25 (kr21) | kr17 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$99 (kr83) | kr57 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$29 (kr24) | kr18 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$25 (kr21) | kr11 | + 92% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$16 (kr13) | kr11 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$162 (kr135) | kr76 | + 79% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$15 (kr12) | kr20 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$17 (kr14) | kr14 | + 2% | |
| Housing | + 88% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 88% more expensive than in Denmark | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$42,840 (kr35,884) | kr14,501 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$29,225 (kr24,480) | kr10,925 | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,242 (kr1,040) | kr1,008 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$27,254 (kr22,828) | kr10,078 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$18,334 (kr15,357) | kr6,638 | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$713 (kr597) | kr824 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$190 (kr159) | kr198 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$4,281 (kr3,586) | kr3,266 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$951 (kr796) | kr837 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$86 (kr72) | kr63 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$71 (kr59) | kr175 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 20% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$609 (kr510) | kr763 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$341 (kr286) | kr310 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$670 (kr561) | kr906 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,195 (kr1,001) | kr1,258 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 13% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$201,343 (kr168,651) | kr250,689 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$16 (kr13) | kr11 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$535 (kr448) | kr510 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 6% more expensive than in Denmark | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$61 (kr51) | kr49 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$87 (kr73) | kr90 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$364 (kr305) | kr415 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$63 (kr53) | kr42 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$43 (kr36) | kr22 | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$49 (kr41) | kr23 | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$15 (kr12) | kr13 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$25 (kr21) | kr15 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$263 (kr220) | kr250 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 19% more expensive than in Denmark | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$441 (kr370) | kr370 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$202 (kr169) | kr204 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,227 (kr1,028) | kr572 | + 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$899 (kr753) | kr664 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$123 (kr103) | kr94 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$45 (kr37) | kr41 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$64 (kr53) | kr47 | + 12% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | HK$3,854 (kr3,228) | kr4,008 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.13 (kr0.94) | kr1.01 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$889 (kr744) | kr232 | + 221% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$59 (kr50) | kr44 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 25% more expensive than in Denmark
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