Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 12% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$78 (kr63) | kr107 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$38 (kr30) | kr75 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$44 (kr36) | kr33 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$23 (kr19) | kr10 | + 86% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$29 (kr23) | kr30 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$22 (kr18) | kr25 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$92 (kr74) | kr51 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$24 (kr19) | kr20 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$17 (kr14) | kr13 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$17 (kr14) | kr9 | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$230 (kr184) | kr84 | + 120% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$15 (kr12) | kr21 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$19 (kr15) | kr12 | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 95% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 95% more expensive than in Denmark | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$42,306 (kr33,908) | kr13,131 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$31,492 (kr25,240) | kr9,760 | + 159% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,664 (kr1,334) | kr1,756 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$23,566 (kr18,888) | kr8,251 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,226 (kr12,203) | kr6,161 | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,385 (kr1,110) | kr739 | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$142 (kr114) | kr139 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,312 (kr4,258) | kr3,006 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,366 (kr1,095) | kr729 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$69 (kr55) | kr53 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$94 (kr75) | kr142 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 21% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$704 (kr565) | kr817 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$314 (kr252) | kr304 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$728 (kr583) | kr898 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,295 (kr1,038) | kr992 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 14% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$243,567 (kr195,218) | kr266,923 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (kr13) | kr11 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$613 (kr491) | kr596 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 30% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$49 (kr39) | kr67 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$132 (kr106) | kr96 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$463 (kr371) | kr1,500 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$59 (kr47) | kr37 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$39 (kr31) | kr19 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$53 (kr42) | kr31 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$18 (kr14) | kr11 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$21 (kr17) | kr14 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$265 (kr213) | kr179 | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is about the same as in Denmark | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$359 (kr288) | kr342 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$186 (kr149) | kr196 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,027 (kr823) | kr984 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$866 (kr694) | kr688 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$101 (kr81) | kr93 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 (kr37) | kr42 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$69 (kr55) | kr44 | + 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,416 (kr2,738) | kr3,830 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.21 (kr0.97) | kr2.09 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$893 (kr715) | kr236 | + 203% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (kr50) | kr53 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 20% more expensive than in Denmark
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