Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 18% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Hong Kong | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$80 (€9) | €18 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$45 (€5.17) | €11 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$45 (€5.22) | €7 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 (€2.94) | €1.41 | + 108% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$30 (€3.47) | €4.84 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$21 (€2.47) | €3.33 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$99 (€11) | €7 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$34 (€3.87) | €2.71 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$40 (€4.62) | €2.02 | + 128% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$15 (€1.71) | €2.28 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$165 (€19) | €11 | + 81% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$17 (€2.00) | €2.31 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$15 (€1.69) | €1.42 | + 18% | |
| Housing | + 96% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 96% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Hong Kong | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$40,370 (€4,661) | €1,573 | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$26,383 (€3,046) | €1,439 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,368 (€158) | €222 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$22,809 (€2,634) | €1,135 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,113 (€1,745) | €869 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$895 (€103) | €114 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$174 (€20) | €26 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$2,775 (€320) | €357 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$685 (€79) | €180 | - 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$96 (€11) | €9 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$111 (€13) | €17 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 14% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Hong Kong | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$665 (€77) | €98 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$340 (€39) | €43 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$722 (€83) | €103 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$992 (€115) | €123 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 6% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Hong Kong | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$218,829 (€25,267) | €30,827 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$24 (€2.74) | €1.89 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$468 (€54) | €66 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 24% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Hong Kong | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$36 (€4.21) | €3.03 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$102 (€12) | €7 | + 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$489 (€56) | €31 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$40 (€4.62) | €4.13 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$29 (€3.31) | €3.46 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$41 (€4.73) | €3.99 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$14 (€1.64) | €2.49 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$21 (€2.48) | €3.31 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$298 (€34) | €23 | + 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 6% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Hong Kong | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$417 (€48) | €44 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$196 (€23) | €25 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$500 (€58) | €132 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$713 (€82) | €76 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$140 (€16) | €12 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$42 (€4.81) | €4.81 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$63 (€7) | €8 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,000 (€346) | €657 | - 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$3.33 (€0.38) | €0.32 | + 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$633 (€73) | €32 | + 131% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$87 (€10) | €12 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 06, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,423 prices entered by 268 different people.
Cost of living in Hong Kong is 21% more expensive than in France
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