- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- Georgia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Georgia
Currency:
| Food | + 167% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 167% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$90 (30 Lari) | 15 Lari | + 95% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$38 (13 Lari) | 12 Lari | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$50 (17 Lari) | 5.73 Lari | + 194% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 (9 Lari) | 3.48 Lari | + 145% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$35 (12 Lari) | 4.02 Lari | + 190% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$28 (9 Lari) | 2.68 Lari | + 253% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$91 (30 Lari) | 7 Lari | + 314% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$36 (12 Lari) | 2.72 Lari | + 341% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$30 (10 Lari) | 1.36 Lari | + 642% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$15 (4.98 Lari) | 2.38 Lari | + 109% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$150 (50 Lari) | 19 Lari | + 171% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$16 (5.24 Lari) | 2.81 Lari | + 87% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$17 (5.76 Lari) | 1.11 Lari | + 418% | |
| Housing | + 612% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 612% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$42,192 (14,157 Lari) | 1,308 Lari | + 983% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$30,408 (10,203 Lari) | 916 Lari | + 1014% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,370 (460 Lari) | 161 Lari | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$25,305 (8,491 Lari) | 1,034 Lari | + 721% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$17,675 (5,931 Lari) | 600 Lari | + 888% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$775 (260 Lari) | 121 Lari | + 114% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$207 (70 Lari) | 24 Lari | + 187% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$4,610 (1,547 Lari) | 1,075 Lari | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,262 (424 Lari) | 560 Lari | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$70 (24 Lari) | 15 Lari | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$68 (23 Lari) | 9 Lari | + 167% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 10% cheaper than in Georgia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$628 (211 Lari) | 170 Lari | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$328 (110 Lari) | 142 Lari | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$599 (201 Lari) | 305 Lari | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,152 (386 Lari) | 257 Lari | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 149% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 149% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$220,633 (74,033 Lari) | 31,755 Lari | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$15 (5.07 Lari) | 2.28 Lari | + 123% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$524 (176 Lari) | 57 Lari | + 210% | |
| Personal Care | + 95% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 95% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$55 (19 Lari) | 16 Lari | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$91 (30 Lari) | 23 Lari | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$332 (111 Lari) | 55 Lari | + 103% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$44 (15 Lari) | 12 Lari | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$41 (14 Lari) | 8 Lari | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$69 (23 Lari) | 9 Lari | + 157% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$17 (5.70 Lari) | 2.28 Lari | + 150% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$25 (9 Lari) | 5.32 Lari | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$263 (88 Lari) | 14 Lari | + 520% | |
| Entertainment | + 133% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 133% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$391 (131 Lari) | 47 Lari | + 179% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$199 (67 Lari) | 26 Lari | + 153% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$884 (297 Lari) | 124 Lari | + 140% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$902 (303 Lari) | 94 Lari | + 223% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$108 (36 Lari) | 11 Lari | + 216% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$44 (15 Lari) | 5.00 Lari | + 194% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$64 (22 Lari) | 4.98 Lari | + 333% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | HK$3,376 (1,133 Lari) | 1,502 Lari | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.30 (0.44 Lari) | 0.32 Lari | + 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$913 (306 Lari) | 114 Lari | + 168% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$58 (19 Lari) | 4.36 Lari | + 346% | |
| TOTAL | + 231% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,259 prices entered by 480 different people.
Cost of living in Hong Kong is 231% more expensive than in Georgia
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