Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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$91 ($12) | $10 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$41 ($5.28) | $7 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$48 ($6) | $2.71 | + 125% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$26 ($3.29) | $1.09 | + 202% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$34 ($4.39) | $1.93 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$28 ($3.60) | $1.44 | + 149% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$118 ($15) | $4.35 | + 249% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$31 ($3.94) | $1.92 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$26 ($3.31) | $1.29 | + 157% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$17 ($2.12) | $1.54 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$164 ($21) | $15 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$18 ($2.29) | $1.97 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$18 ($2.32) | $0.86 | + 168% | |
| Housing | + 544% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 544% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Hong Kong | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$45,755 ($5,874) | $630 | + 832% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$31,261 ($4,013) | $333 | + 1105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,406 ($180) | $53 | + 242% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$31,738 ($4,075) | $428 | + 852% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$20,623 ($2,648) | $251 | + 953% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$974 ($125) | $39 | + 219% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$279 ($36) | $23 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$4,284 ($550) | $440 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,352 ($174) | $161 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$97 ($12) | $6 | + 92% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$97 ($12) | $6 | + 99% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 30% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Hong Kong | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$758 ($97) | $58 | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$366 ($47) | $43 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$692 ($89) | $97 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,435 ($184) | $73 | + 153% | |
| Transportation | + 123% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 123% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Hong Kong | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$225,372 ($28,934) | $23,913 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$19 ($2.46) | $0.86 | + 184% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$611 ($78) | $24 | + 233% | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 65% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Hong Kong | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$57 ($7) | $4.40 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$110 ($14) | $8 | + 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$383 ($49) | $31 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$73 ($9) | $3.55 | + 162% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$49 ($6) | $3.93 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$51 ($7) | $5.88 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$13 ($1.66) | $1.72 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$18 ($2.27) | $1.44 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$344 ($44) | $10 | + 334% | |
| Entertainment | + 104% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 104% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Hong Kong | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$369 ($47) | $14 | + 249% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$204 ($26) | $10 | + 165% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,824 ($234) | $42 | + 456% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$1,095 ($141) | $33 | + 332% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$108 ($14) | $9 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 ($5.95) | $4.21 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$69 ($9) | $1.94 | + 354% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,953 ($507) | $638 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.03 ($0.13) | $0.21 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$817 ($105) | $45 | + 134% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$63 ($8) | $4.93 | + 65% | |
| TOTAL | + 199% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
0.12838
USD
/
HKD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,991 prices entered by 283 different people.
Cost of living in Hong Kong is 199% more expensive than in Ecuador
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 76% more expensive than in Ecuador
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 100% more expensive than in Ecuador
- Cost of living in Argentina is 13% cheaper than in Ecuador
- Cost of living in Albania is about the same as in Ecuador
- Cost of living in Armenia is 14% cheaper than in Ecuador
- Cost of living in Angola is 45% more expensive than in Ecuador
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 37% cheaper than in Ecuador
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Ecuador