Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 16% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$88 (€10) | €12 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$40 (€4.64) | €8 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$42 (€4.84) | €3.85 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$24 (€2.79) | €0.96 | + 190% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$25 (€2.88) | €2.92 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$17 (€1.95) | €2.36 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$90 (€10) | €5.56 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$22 (€2.59) | €2.44 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$17 (€1.98) | €1.63 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$15 (€1.77) | €1.00 | + 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$199 (€23) | €6 | + 258% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$16 (€1.85) | €1.79 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$15 (€1.77) | €1.37 | + 29% | |
| Housing | + 135% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 135% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$44,692 (€5,183) | €1,493 | + 247% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$31,516 (€3,655) | €1,154 | + 217% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,134 (€131) | €183 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$24,081 (€2,793) | €974 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$16,197 (€1,878) | €704 | + 167% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$846 (€98) | €127 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$185 (€21) | €24 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$4,211 (€488) | €397 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$923 (€107) | €85 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$94 (€11) | €5.58 | + 95% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$80 (€9) | €14 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 10% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$559 (€65) | €86 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$300 (€35) | €37 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$742 (€86) | €87 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,065 (€123) | €119 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 5% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$247,879 (€28,746) | €22,667 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (€1.97) | €1.41 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$501 (€58) | €78 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 20% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$53 (€6) | €7 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$87 (€10) | €11 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$390 (€45) | €61 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$48 (€5.62) | €3.81 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$37 (€4.31) | €2.10 | + 105% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$51 (€5.91) | €2.61 | + 126% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$12 (€1.39) | €1.37 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$21 (€2.38) | €1.57 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$282 (€33) | €21 | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 38% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$392 (€45) | €33 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$201 (€23) | €21 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$373 (€43) | €91 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$830 (€96) | €63 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$116 (€13) | €10 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$40 (€4.59) | €3.40 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$59 (€7) | €3.72 | + 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,834 (€445) | €499 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.02 (€0.12) | €0.11 | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$903 (€105) | €47 | + 123% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$59 (€7) | €7 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 47% more expensive than in Germany
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