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Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Germany
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| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 25% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$88 (€10) | €11 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$40 (€4.52) | €8 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$45 (€5.15) | €3.67 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$26 (€2.91) | €0.95 | + 206% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$34 (€3.82) | €3.16 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$21 (€2.41) | €2.50 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$90 (€10) | €5.21 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$29 (€3.33) | €2.44 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$24 (€2.75) | €1.61 | + 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$16 (€1.79) | €0.91 | + 97% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$175 (€20) | €6 | + 208% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$15 (€1.68) | €1.82 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$18 (€2.02) | €1.33 | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 144% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 144% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$42,484 (€4,818) | €1,464 | + 229% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$28,805 (€3,267) | €1,069 | + 206% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,318 (€149) | €192 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$27,713 (€3,143) | €897 | + 250% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$18,273 (€2,072) | €673 | + 208% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$708 (€80) | €131 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$186 (€21) | €23 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$3,612 (€410) | €371 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$867 (€98) | €108 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$77 (€9) | €5.35 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$76 (€9) | €13 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is about the same as in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$599 (€68) | €85 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$354 (€40) | €36 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$772 (€88) | €88 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,188 (€135) | €108 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 7% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$193,260 (€21,918) | €20,657 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$16 (€1.81) | €1.44 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$529 (€60) | €74 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 33% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$65 (€7) | €5.96 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$87 (€10) | €10 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$402 (€46) | €58 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$57 (€7) | €3.43 | + 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$43 (€4.87) | €2.26 | + 115% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$49 (€5.51) | €2.21 | + 149% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$15 (€1.65) | €1.31 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$22 (€2.49) | €1.41 | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$252 (€29) | €20 | + 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 64% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$454 (€52) | €32 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$203 (€23) | €22 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,039 (€118) | €92 | + 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$813 (€92) | €55 | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$124 (€14) | €9 | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$45 (€5.06) | €3.27 | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$64 (€7) | €3.42 | + 111% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | HK$3,938 (€447) | €431 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.16 (€0.13) | €0.10 | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$1,049 (€119) | €36 | + 228% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$61 (€7) | €7 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2019.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 56% more expensive than in Germany
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