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$80 (€8) | €12 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$38 (€4.04) | €8 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$45 (€4.81) | €3.63 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$24 (€2.54) | €0.99 | + 158% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$30 (€3.16) | €2.98 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$25 (€2.60) | €2.65 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$93 (€10) | €5.08 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$26 (€2.76) | €2.40 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$18 (€1.96) | €1.53 | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$18 (€1.95) | €0.90 | + 116% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$226 (€24) | €7 | + 250% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$16 (€1.67) | €1.75 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$20 (€2.09) | €1.30 | + 62% | |
| Housing | + 119% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 119% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$44,118 (€4,680) | €1,448 | + 223% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$30,046 (€3,187) | €1,205 | + 165% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,720 (€183) | €170 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$23,518 (€2,495) | €926 | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,433 (€1,637) | €694 | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,290 (€137) | €121 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$160 (€17) | €27 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$4,979 (€528) | €369 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,219 (€129) | €100 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$69 (€7) | €6 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$91 (€10) | €15 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is about the same as in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$715 (€76) | €74 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$315 (€33) | €35 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$732 (€78) | €86 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,269 (€135) | €115 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is about the same as in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$232,888 (€24,706) | €22,547 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (€1.78) | €1.32 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$610 (€65) | €71 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 43% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$51 (€5.38) | €6 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$122 (€13) | €9 | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$443 (€47) | €50 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$62 (€7) | €2.85 | + 132% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$44 (€4.66) | €2.05 | + 127% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$51 (€5.43) | €2.12 | + 156% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$18 (€1.90) | €1.36 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$21 (€2.26) | €1.56 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$278 (€30) | €20 | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 31% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$343 (€36) | €37 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$195 (€21) | €22 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,088 (€115) | €124 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$881 (€93) | €56 | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$102 (€11) | €8 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 (€4.92) | €3.34 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$68 (€7) | €3.67 | + 97% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,548 (€376) | €486 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.17 (€0.12) | €0.12 | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$852 (€90) | €36 | + 150% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (€7) | €7 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 50% more expensive than in Germany
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