Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Georgia
Currency:
| Food | + 130% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 130% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$91 (34 Lari) | 20 Lari | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$41 (15 Lari) | 14 Lari | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$37 (14 Lari) | 5.66 Lari | + 144% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 (9 Lari) | 3.58 Lari | + 154% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$30 (11 Lari) | 5.01 Lari | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$18 (7 Lari) | 3.20 Lari | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$85 (31 Lari) | 7 Lari | + 344% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$19 (7 Lari) | 2.59 Lari | + 176% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$16 (5.78 Lari) | 1.65 Lari | + 251% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$14 (5.10 Lari) | 2.75 Lari | + 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$174 (64 Lari) | 20 Lari | + 219% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$17 (6 Lari) | 2.90 Lari | + 112% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$17 (6 Lari) | 1.16 Lari | + 445% | |
| Housing | + 523% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 523% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$45,934 (16,971 Lari) | 1,925 Lari | + 782% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$31,334 (11,577 Lari) | 1,188 Lari | + 875% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,186 (438 Lari) | 162 Lari | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$26,161 (9,665 Lari) | 1,168 Lari | + 728% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$17,015 (6,286 Lari) | 775 Lari | + 711% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$705 (260 Lari) | 127 Lari | + 105% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$190 (70 Lari) | 30 Lari | + 133% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$3,895 (1,439 Lari) | 897 Lari | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$744 (275 Lari) | 478 Lari | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$79 (29 Lari) | 32 Lari | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$81 (30 Lari) | 11 Lari | + 162% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 15% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$559 (207 Lari) | 143 Lari | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$294 (109 Lari) | 104 Lari | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$810 (299 Lari) | 253 Lari | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,065 (393 Lari) | 335 Lari | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 176% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 176% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$201,611 (74,486 Lari) | 44,805 Lari | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (6 Lari) | 2.51 Lari | + 150% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$477 (176 Lari) | 31 Lari | + 471% | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 76% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$67 (25 Lari) | 18 Lari | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$87 (32 Lari) | 27 Lari | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$377 (139 Lari) | 68 Lari | + 104% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$45 (17 Lari) | 14 Lari | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$37 (14 Lari) | 9 Lari | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$54 (20 Lari) | 9 Lari | + 127% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$12 (4.31 Lari) | 2.79 Lari | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$21 (8 Lari) | 4.75 Lari | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$253 (93 Lari) | 14 Lari | + 556% | |
| Entertainment | + 140% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 140% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$379 (140 Lari) | 49 Lari | + 186% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$215 (79 Lari) | 27 Lari | + 199% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,036 (383 Lari) | 186 Lari | + 105% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$1,019 (376 Lari) | 118 Lari | + 218% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$111 (41 Lari) | 18 Lari | + 128% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$41 (15 Lari) | 7 Lari | + 126% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$59 (22 Lari) | 7 Lari | + 212% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,834 (1,417 Lari) | 1,415 Lari | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.02 (0.38 Lari) | 0.21 Lari | + 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$830 (307 Lari) | 112 Lari | + 175% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$59 (22 Lari) | 5.96 Lari | + 267% | |
| TOTAL | + 227% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,268 prices entered by 249 different people.
Cost of living in Hong Kong is 227% more expensive than in Georgia
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