Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Finland
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Food | - 2% | |||
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Food in Hong Kong is about the same as in Finland | ||||
Hong Kong | Finland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$73 (€9) | €15 | - 44% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$45 (€5.35) | €11 | - 51% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$43 (€5.05) | €6 | - 16% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$26 (€3.05) | €1.46 | + 109% | |
12 eggs, large | HK$45 (€5.36) | €3.21 | + 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$35 (€4.15) | €3.58 | + 16% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$104 (€12) | €4.87 | + 152% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$37 (€4.35) | €2.11 | + 106% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$34 (€4.06) | €1.25 | + 225% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$15 (€1.77) | €2.71 | - 34% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$154 (€18) | €16 | + 10% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | HK$20 (€2.39) | €2.95 | - 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$21 (€2.46) | €1.57 | + 56% | |
Housing | + 70% | |||
Housing in Hong Kong is 70% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
Hong Kong | Finland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$36,718 (€4,328) | €1,922 | + 125% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$24,681 (€2,910) | €1,422 | + 105% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,770 (€209) | €86 | + 141% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$19,794 (€2,333) | €1,239 | + 88% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$14,116 (€1,664) | €893 | + 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,412 (€166) | €55 | + 205% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$179 (€21) | €15 | + 44% | |
40” flat screen tv | HK$3,417 (€403) | €378 | + 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,093 (€129) | €121 | + 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$97 (€11) | €10 | + 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$96 (€11) | €40 | - 72% | |
Clothes | - 28% | |||
Clothes in Hong Kong is 28% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
Hong Kong | Finland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$627 (€74) | €98 | - 24% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$332 (€39) | €56 | - 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$676 (€80) | €106 | - 25% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$986 (€116) | €164 | - 29% | |
Transportation | + 2% | |||
Transportation in Hong Kong is about the same as in Finland | ||||
Hong Kong | Finland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$207,682 (€24,482) | €28,970 | - 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$24 (€2.83) | €2.00 | + 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | HK$496 (€59) | €62 | - 5% | |
Personal Care | - 33% | |||
Personal Care in Hong Kong is 33% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
Hong Kong | Finland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$35 (€4.16) | €18 | - 77% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$102 (€12) | €8 | + 58% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$379 (€45) | €127 | - 65% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$66 (€8) | €3.43 | + 128% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$29 (€3.44) | €3.34 | + 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$32 (€3.77) | €3.67 | + 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$15 (€1.76) | €2.05 | - 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | HK$21 (€2.51) | €1.51 | + 66% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$165 (€19) | €24 | - 18% | |
Entertainment | + 27% | |||
Entertainment in Hong Kong is 27% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
Hong Kong | Finland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$378 (€45) | €38 | + 17% | |
2 tickets to the movies | HK$201 (€24) | €30 | - 21% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$446 (€53) | €130 | - 60% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$559 (€66) | €86 | - 23% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$123 (€15) | €12 | + 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$45 (€5.28) | €4.60 | + 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$54 (€6) | €7 | - 13% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,000 (€354) | €486 | - 27% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$3.33 (€0.39) | €0.07 | + 441% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$700 (€82) | €38 | + 119% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$72 (€9) | €10 | - 14% | |
TOTAL | + 22% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 700 prices entered by 132 different people.
Cost of living in Hong Kong is 22% more expensive than in Finland
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