Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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$87 (€10) | €18 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$46 (€5.43) | €10 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$43 (€5.06) | €6 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$22 (€2.63) | €1.31 | + 101% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$32 (€3.75) | €4.43 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$28 (€3.31) | €3.52 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$93 (€11) | €8 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$32 (€3.81) | €2.74 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$24 (€2.84) | €1.78 | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$14 (€1.62) | €1.81 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$151 (€18) | €9 | + 101% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$20 (€2.41) | €2.24 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$21 (€2.44) | €1.25 | + 96% | |
| Housing | + 150% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 150% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Hong Kong | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$47,547 (€5,655) | €1,698 | + 233% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$30,601 (€3,639) | €1,404 | + 159% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,595 (€190) | €147 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$27,035 (€3,215) | €989 | + 225% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,335 (€1,824) | €816 | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$481 (€57) | €108 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$152 (€18) | €25 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,571 (€663) | €333 | + 99% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,720 (€205) | €106 | + 92% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$86 (€10) | €6 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$95 (€11) | €15 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 8% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Hong Kong | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$411 (€49) | €83 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$364 (€43) | €34 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$441 (€52) | €81 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$500 (€59) | €104 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 16% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Hong Kong | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$343,002 (€40,793) | €26,817 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$22 (€2.63) | €1.88 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$488 (€58) | €60 | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 6% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Hong Kong | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$48 (€5.71) | €5.85 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$40 (€4.76) | €5.60 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$300 (€36) | €28 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$66 (€8) | €4.23 | + 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$34 (€4.10) | €4.74 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$30 (€3.57) | €3.33 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$15 (€1.73) | €2.69 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$25 (€2.98) | €1.65 | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$91 (€11) | €21 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 24% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Hong Kong | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$251 (€30) | €47 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$219 (€26) | €23 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$450 (€54) | €81 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$843 (€100) | €59 | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$145 (€17) | €10 | + 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 (€5.44) | €3.94 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$51 (€6) | €7 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,000 (€357) | €362 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.28 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$861 (€102) | €32 | + 221% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$71 (€9) | €10 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 45% more expensive than in France
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