Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Estonia
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 44% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$79 (€8) | €8 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$38 (€4.09) | €6 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$43 (€4.62) | €2.86 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$24 (€2.56) | €0.99 | + 158% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$30 (€3.25) | €1.99 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$24 (€2.54) | €1.92 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$94 (€10) | €3.98 | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$27 (€2.93) | €1.74 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$18 (€1.92) | €1.04 | + 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$18 (€1.92) | €1.37 | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$228 (€24) | €8 | + 227% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$16 (€1.68) | €1.84 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$19 (€2.06) | €0.99 | + 108% | |
| Housing | + 217% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 217% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$42,886 (€4,606) | €1,058 | + 335% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$30,303 (€3,254) | €638 | + 410% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,785 (€192) | €162 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$22,986 (€2,469) | €560 | + 341% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,433 (€1,657) | €430 | + 286% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,480 (€159) | €101 | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$144 (€15) | €19 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,101 (€548) | €354 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,193 (€128) | €78 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$70 (€7) | €10 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$93 (€10) | €8 | + 25% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is about the same as in Estonia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$745 (€80) | €69 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$309 (€33) | €41 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$724 (€78) | €82 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,276 (€137) | €112 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 113% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 113% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$232,888 (€25,011) | €15,000 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (€1.80) | €1.21 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$609 (€65) | €20 | + 227% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is about the same as in Estonia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$56 (€5.97) | €7 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$146 (€16) | €8 | + 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$450 (€48) | €50 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$66 (€7) | €6.00 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$44 (€4.72) | €4.36 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$52 (€5.60) | €11 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$18 (€1.96) | €1.70 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$22 (€2.41) | €6.00 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$283 (€30) | €10 | + 203% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 27% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$335 (€36) | €36 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$195 (€21) | €17 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,018 (€109) | €45 | + 145% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$862 (€93) | €71 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$103 (€11) | €8 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 (€4.97) | €3.20 | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$68 (€7) | €3.50 | + 107% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,559 (€382) | €481 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.17 (€0.13) | €0.18 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$876 (€94) | €48 | + 96% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (€7) | €5.09 | + 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 102% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 102% more expensive than in Estonia
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