Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to France
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Food | - 7% | |||
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Food in Hong Kong is 7% cheaper than in France | ||||
Hong Kong | France | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$73 (€9) | €19 | - 55% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$45 (€5.33) | €11 | - 50% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$43 (€5.02) | €7 | - 28% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$26 (€3.03) | €1.37 | + 121% | |
12 eggs, large | HK$45 (€5.33) | €4.68 | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$35 (€4.13) | €3.40 | + 22% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$104 (€12) | €7 | + 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$37 (€4.33) | €2.76 | + 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$34 (€4.04) | €1.86 | + 117% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$15 (€1.77) | €2.50 | - 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$154 (€18) | €9 | + 94% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | HK$20 (€2.38) | €2.31 | + 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$21 (€2.45) | €1.30 | + 88% | |
Housing | + 85% | |||
Housing in Hong Kong is 85% more expensive than in France | ||||
Hong Kong | France | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$36,718 (€4,307) | €1,708 | + 152% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$24,047 (€2,821) | €1,334 | + 111% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,770 (€208) | €191 | + 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$19,794 (€2,322) | €1,032 | + 125% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$14,116 (€1,656) | €849 | + 95% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,412 (€166) | €135 | + 22% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$179 (€21) | €28 | - 24% | |
40” flat screen tv | HK$3,417 (€401) | €457 | - 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,093 (€128) | €141 | - 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$97 (€11) | €11 | + 2% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$96 (€11) | €16 | - 31% | |
Clothes | - 12% | |||
Clothes in Hong Kong is 12% cheaper than in France | ||||
Hong Kong | France | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$627 (€74) | €96 | - 24% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$332 (€39) | €40 | - 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$676 (€79) | €100 | - 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$986 (€116) | €126 | - 8% | |
Transportation | + 3% | |||
Transportation in Hong Kong is about the same as in France | ||||
Hong Kong | France | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$207,682 (€24,363) | €29,525 | - 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$24 (€2.82) | €1.89 | + 50% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | HK$496 (€58) | €61 | - 4% | |
Personal Care | + 7% | |||
Personal Care in Hong Kong is 7% more expensive than in France | ||||
Hong Kong | France | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$35 (€4.14) | €3.03 | + 36% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$102 (€12) | €8 | + 49% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$379 (€44) | €32 | + 41% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$66 (€8) | €3.65 | + 114% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$29 (€3.42) | €3.90 | - 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$32 (€3.75) | €3.83 | - 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$15 (€1.76) | €2.58 | - 32% | |
Tube of toothpaste | HK$21 (€2.49) | €2.81 | - 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$165 (€19) | €21 | - 9% | |
Entertainment | + 8% | |||
Entertainment in Hong Kong is 8% more expensive than in France | ||||
Hong Kong | France | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$378 (€44) | €48 | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the movies | HK$201 (€24) | €24 | - 4% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$446 (€52) | €103 | - 49% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$559 (€66) | €75 | - 13% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$123 (€14) | €12 | + 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$45 (€5.25) | €5.04 | + 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$54 (€6) | €7 | - 10% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,000 (€352) | €623 | - 43% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$3.33 (€0.39) | €0.24 | + 65% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$700 (€82) | €36 | + 127% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$72 (€8) | €11 | - 24% | |
TOTAL | + 24% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 24% more expensive than in France
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