- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- Estonia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Estonia
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 68% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$90 (€10) | €8 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$38 (€4.11) | €5.88 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$50 (€5.47) | €3.28 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 (€2.76) | €0.83 | + 232% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$35 (€3.79) | €1.63 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$28 (€3.07) | €2.12 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$91 (€10) | €3.66 | + 170% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$36 (€3.89) | €1.64 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$30 (€3.28) | €0.44 | + 637% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$15 (€1.61) | €1.35 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$150 (€16) | €9 | + 80% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$16 (€1.70) | €1.70 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$17 (€1.87) | €0.64 | + 192% | |
| Housing | + 226% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 226% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$42,192 (€4,590) | €902 | + 409% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$30,408 (€3,308) | €600 | + 452% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,370 (€149) | €196 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$25,305 (€2,753) | €599 | + 360% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$17,675 (€1,923) | €424 | + 354% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$775 (€84) | €126 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$207 (€23) | €16 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$4,610 (€502) | €367 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,262 (€137) | €122 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$70 (€8) | €8 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$68 (€7) | €15 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 5% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$628 (€68) | €83 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$328 (€36) | €30 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$599 (€65) | €69 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,152 (€125) | €105 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 70% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$220,633 (€24,005) | €17,822 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$15 (€1.64) | €1.31 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$524 (€57) | €23 | + 144% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 12% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$55 (€6) | €8 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$91 (€10) | €18 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$332 (€36) | €34 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$44 (€4.76) | €5.27 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$41 (€4.48) | €3.44 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$69 (€7) | €3.39 | + 121% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$17 (€1.85) | €1.71 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$25 (€2.77) | €2.75 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$263 (€29) | €15 | + 95% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 71% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$391 (€43) | €25 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$199 (€22) | €14 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$884 (€96) | €45 | + 112% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$902 (€98) | €42 | + 135% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$108 (€12) | €7 | + 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$44 (€4.77) | €2.77 | + 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$64 (€7) | €3.64 | + 92% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | HK$3,376 (€367) | €549 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.30 (€0.14) | €0.05 | + 183% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$913 (€99) | €55 | + 80% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$58 (€6) | €4.20 | + 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 110% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,414 prices entered by 459 different people.
Cost of living in Hong Kong is 110% more expensive than in Estonia
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