Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Ecuador
Currency:
Food | + 72% | |||
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Food in Hong Kong is 72% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Hong Kong | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$73 ($9) | $9 | + 6% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$45 ($5.80) | $7 | - 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$43 ($5.47) | $2.90 | + 89% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$26 ($3.31) | $1.07 | + 208% | |
12 eggs, large | HK$45 ($5.81) | $2.43 | + 139% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$35 ($4.50) | $1.14 | + 293% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$104 ($13) | $3.76 | + 254% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$37 ($4.72) | $1.96 | + 141% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$34 ($4.40) | $1.37 | + 220% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$15 ($1.92) | $1.75 | + 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$154 ($20) | $12 | + 66% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | HK$20 ($2.59) | $2.05 | + 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$21 ($2.67) | $1.09 | + 145% | |
Housing | + 301% | |||
Housing in Hong Kong is 301% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Hong Kong | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$36,718 ($4,694) | $857 | + 448% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$24,047 ($3,074) | $451 | + 582% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,770 ($226) | $56 | + 302% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$19,794 ($2,531) | $518 | + 388% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$14,116 ($1,805) | $302 | + 498% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,412 ($180) | $52 | + 250% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$179 ($23) | $24 | - 6% | |
40” flat screen tv | HK$3,417 ($437) | $365 | + 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,093 ($140) | $151 | - 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$97 ($12) | $7 | + 68% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$96 ($12) | $9 | + 32% | |
Clothes | + 13% | |||
Clothes in Hong Kong is 13% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Hong Kong | Ecuador | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$627 ($80) | $59 | + 35% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$332 ($42) | $38 | + 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$676 ($86) | $110 | - 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$986 ($126) | $107 | + 18% | |
Transportation | + 133% | |||
Transportation in Hong Kong is 133% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Hong Kong | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$207,682 ($26,552) | $19,815 | + 34% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$24 ($3.07) | $0.90 | + 242% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | HK$496 ($63) | $23 | + 181% | |
Personal Care | - 1% | |||
Personal Care in Hong Kong is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
Hong Kong | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$35 ($4.51) | $5.73 | - 21% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$102 ($13) | $13 | + 0% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$379 ($48) | $42 | + 16% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$66 ($8) | $5.51 | + 54% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$29 ($3.73) | $3.76 | - 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$32 ($4.08) | $7 | - 41% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$15 ($1.91) | $2.45 | - 22% | |
Tube of toothpaste | HK$21 ($2.72) | $2.07 | + 31% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$165 ($21) | $12 | + 82% | |
Entertainment | + 57% | |||
Entertainment in Hong Kong is 57% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Hong Kong | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$378 ($48) | $20 | + 144% | |
2 tickets to the movies | HK$201 ($26) | $12 | + 111% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$446 ($57) | $53 | + 7% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$559 ($72) | $44 | + 62% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$123 ($16) | $11 | + 50% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$45 ($5.72) | $4.12 | + 39% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$54 ($7) | $2.42 | + 187% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,000 ($384) | $847 | - 55% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$3.33 ($0.43) | $0.22 | + 93% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$700 ($89) | $48 | + 84% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$72 ($9) | $5.09 | + 81% | |
TOTAL | + 127% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 127% more expensive than in Ecuador
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