Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 54% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Hong Kong | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$80 ($10) | $10 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$50 ($6) | $7 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$39 ($4.96) | $3.11 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 ($3.19) | $1.06 | + 199% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$30 ($3.89) | $2.35 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$25 ($3.17) | $1.51 | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$98 ($13) | $5.08 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$30 ($3.90) | $1.69 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$20 ($2.54) | $1.27 | + 100% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$18 ($2.33) | $1.81 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$210 ($27) | $12 | + 120% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$16 ($2.07) | $2.10 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$19 ($2.41) | $1.10 | + 119% | |
| Housing | + 356% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 356% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Hong Kong | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$39,730 ($5,097) | $746 | + 583% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$27,196 ($3,489) | $453 | + 670% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,418 ($182) | $50 | + 264% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$19,653 ($2,521) | $499 | + 406% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$13,702 ($1,758) | $302 | + 483% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$799 ($102) | $37 | + 176% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$190 ($24) | $20 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$3,504 ($450) | $395 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,032 ($132) | $118 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$104 ($13) | $6 | + 110% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$78 ($10) | $9 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 14% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Hong Kong | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$609 ($78) | $56 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$310 ($40) | $43 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$705 ($90) | $100 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,097 ($141) | $79 | + 78% | |
| Transportation | + 135% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 135% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Hong Kong | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$295,916 ($37,963) | $21,660 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$24 ($3.13) | $1.05 | + 199% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$550 ($71) | $26 | + 172% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 26% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Hong Kong | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$116 ($15) | $5.74 | + 159% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$88 ($11) | $10 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$493 ($63) | $44 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$40 ($5.13) | $5.27 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$24 ($3.04) | $4.75 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$68 ($9) | $6 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$19 ($2.42) | $2.13 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$23 ($2.92) | $1.82 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$176 ($23) | $14 | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 93% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 93% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Hong Kong | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$337 ($43) | $22 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$199 ($26) | $13 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$500 ($64) | $47 | + 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$554 ($71) | $49 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$165 ($21) | $10 | + 110% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$41 ($5.23) | $3.81 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$60 ($8) | $2.53 | + 206% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$25,000 ($3,207) | $631 | + 408% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.00 ($0.13) | $0.30 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$634 ($81) | $43 | + 89% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$102 ($13) | $6 | + 118% | |
| TOTAL | + 141% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 141% more expensive than in Ecuador
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