Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 66% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$81 ($11) | $9 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$39 ($5.03) | $7 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$46 ($5.97) | $2.32 | + 157% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$23 ($3.02) | $1.00 | + 202% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$28 ($3.67) | $2.03 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$23 ($2.94) | $1.20 | + 145% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$93 ($12) | $4.03 | + 197% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$25 ($3.22) | $1.83 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$16 ($2.06) | $1.06 | + 94% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$18 ($2.37) | $1.46 | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$218 ($28) | $14 | + 106% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$14 ($1.83) | $1.97 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$17 ($2.25) | $0.82 | + 176% | |
| Housing | + 391% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 391% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$42,980 ($5,545) | $708 | + 683% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$31,252 ($4,032) | $379 | + 965% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,589 ($205) | $54 | + 276% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$22,533 ($2,907) | $509 | + 471% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$14,549 ($1,877) | $299 | + 527% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,115 ($144) | $38 | + 275% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$131 ($17) | $25 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$4,914 ($634) | $477 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,240 ($160) | $148 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$69 ($9) | $7 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$93 ($12) | $8 | + 51% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$667 ($86) | $65 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$317 ($41) | $48 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$730 ($94) | $106 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,068 ($138) | $87 | + 59% | |
| Transportation | + 129% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 129% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$242,405 ($31,276) | $19,863 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$16 ($2.10) | $0.81 | + 159% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$570 ($74) | $24 | + 210% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 56% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$47 ($6) | $7 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$250 ($32) | $11 | + 203% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$392 ($51) | $35 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$58 ($7) | $7 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$40 ($5.11) | $3.71 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$53 ($7) | $5.23 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$12 ($1.57) | $1.88 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$22 ($2.83) | $1.77 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$248 ($32) | $10 | + 206% | |
| Entertainment | + 80% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 80% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$351 ($45) | $17 | + 161% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$189 ($24) | $11 | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$659 ($85) | $52 | + 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$875 ($113) | $43 | + 161% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$114 ($15) | $7 | + 98% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$44 ($5.65) | $3.60 | + 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$71 ($9) | $1.96 | + 365% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,417 ($441) | $577 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.14 ($0.15) | $0.16 | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$823 ($106) | $52 | + 104% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$60 ($8) | $5.10 | + 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 154% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 28, 2020.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 154% more expensive than in Ecuador
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