Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Georgia
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Food | + 52% | |||
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Food in Hong Kong is 52% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
Hong Kong | Georgia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$73 (25 Lari) | 35 Lari | - 29% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$45 (15 Lari) | 24 Lari | - 37% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$43 (15 Lari) | 9 Lari | + 62% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$26 (9 Lari) | 5.27 Lari | + 67% | |
12 eggs, large | HK$45 (15 Lari) | 7 Lari | + 118% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$35 (12 Lari) | 5.63 Lari | + 112% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$104 (35 Lari) | 13 Lari | + 178% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$37 (13 Lari) | 3.74 Lari | + 236% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$34 (12 Lari) | 2.03 Lari | + 474% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$15 (5.11 Lari) | 4.00 Lari | + 28% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$154 (52 Lari) | 23 Lari | + 129% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | HK$20 (7 Lari) | 4.31 Lari | + 59% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$21 (7 Lari) | 1.73 Lari | + 310% | |
Housing | + 183% | |||
Housing in Hong Kong is 183% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
Hong Kong | Georgia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$36,718 (12,464 Lari) | 3,921 Lari | + 218% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$24,047 (8,163 Lari) | 2,344 Lari | + 248% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,770 (601 Lari) | 204 Lari | + 194% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$19,794 (6,719 Lari) | 2,479 Lari | + 171% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$14,116 (4,792 Lari) | 1,484 Lari | + 223% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,412 (479 Lari) | 148 Lari | + 223% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$179 (61 Lari) | 32 Lari | + 90% | |
40” flat screen tv | HK$3,417 (1,160 Lari) | 1,080 Lari | + 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,093 (371 Lari) | 336 Lari | + 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$97 (33 Lari) | 33 Lari | + 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$96 (33 Lari) | 19 Lari | + 73% | |
Clothes | - 19% | |||
Clothes in Hong Kong is 19% cheaper than in Georgia | ||||
Hong Kong | Georgia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$627 (213 Lari) | 247 Lari | - 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$332 (113 Lari) | 147 Lari | - 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$676 (229 Lari) | 358 Lari | - 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$986 (335 Lari) | 300 Lari | + 12% | |
Transportation | + 134% | |||
Transportation in Hong Kong is 134% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
Hong Kong | Georgia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$207,682 (70,496 Lari) | 70,000 Lari | + 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$24 (8 Lari) | 2.94 Lari | + 177% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | HK$496 (168 Lari) | 42 Lari | + 304% | |
Personal Care | - 2% | |||
Personal Care in Hong Kong is about the same as in Georgia | ||||
Hong Kong | Georgia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$35 (12 Lari) | 25 Lari | - 53% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$102 (35 Lari) | 32 Lari | + 9% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$379 (129 Lari) | 86 Lari | + 49% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$66 (23 Lari) | 17 Lari | + 35% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$29 (10 Lari) | 12 Lari | - 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$32 (11 Lari) | 12 Lari | - 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$15 (5.08 Lari) | 7 Lari | - 22% | |
Tube of toothpaste | HK$21 (7 Lari) | 9 Lari | - 16% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$165 (56 Lari) | 33 Lari | + 68% | |
Entertainment | + 72% | |||
Entertainment in Hong Kong is 72% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
Hong Kong | Georgia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$378 (128 Lari) | 68 Lari | + 87% | |
2 tickets to the movies | HK$201 (68 Lari) | 21 Lari | + 220% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$446 (151 Lari) | 52 Lari | + 189% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$559 (190 Lari) | 130 Lari | + 46% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$123 (42 Lari) | 20 Lari | + 109% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$45 (15 Lari) | 9 Lari | + 63% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$54 (18 Lari) | 7 Lari | + 181% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,000 (1,018 Lari) | 2,493 Lari | - 59% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$3.33 (1.13 Lari) | 0.35 Lari | + 222% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$700 (237 Lari) | 123 Lari | + 92% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$72 (25 Lari) | 7 Lari | + 250% | |
TOTAL | + 102% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 846 prices entered by 135 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 14, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 102% more expensive than in Georgia
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