- 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$90 (kr76) | kr124 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$37 (kr32) | kr75 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$46 (kr39) | kr41 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$26 (kr22) | kr9 | + 154% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$32 (kr27) | kr33 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$23 (kr20) | kr19 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$88 (kr75) | kr55 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$34 (kr29) | kr19 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$26 (kr22) | kr12 | + 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$15 (kr13) | kr12 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$150 (kr127) | kr80 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$15 (kr13) | kr19 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$18 (kr15) | kr12 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 79% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 79% more expensive than in Denmark | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$42,537 (kr35,839) | kr14,922 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$29,798 (kr25,106) | kr10,970 | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,272 (kr1,072) | kr1,302 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$26,010 (kr21,914) | kr10,089 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$17,671 (kr14,889) | kr6,679 | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$674 (kr568) | kr1,545 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$200 (kr168) | kr212 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$4,596 (kr3,873) | kr3,347 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,128 (kr951) | kr777 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$75 (kr63) | kr54 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$70 (kr59) | kr172 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 17% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$588 (kr496) | kr722 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$356 (kr300) | kr320 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$625 (kr527) | kr853 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,173 (kr988) | kr1,113 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 15% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$204,266 (kr172,103) | kr247,350 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$15 (kr13) | kr11 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$529 (kr446) | kr528 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 2% more expensive than in Denmark | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$59 (kr50) | kr53 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$87 (kr73) | kr90 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$343 (kr289) | kr400 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$50 (kr42) | kr44 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$43 (kr36) | kr23 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$49 (kr41) | kr24 | + 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$13 (kr11) | kr13 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$25 (kr21) | kr15 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$277 (kr234) | kr235 | - 0% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 13% more expensive than in Denmark | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$381 (kr321) | kr380 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$196 (kr165) | kr194 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$807 (kr680) | kr721 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$861 (kr725) | kr680 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$118 (kr100) | kr89 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$44 (kr37) | kr41 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$64 (kr54) | kr45 | + 19% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | HK$3,242 (kr2,732) | kr4,119 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.33 (kr1.12) | kr1.01 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$901 (kr759) | kr243 | + 212% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$58 (kr49) | kr44 | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.843
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,548 prices entered by 590 different people.
Cost of living in Hong Kong is 22% more expensive than in Denmark
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