Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 7% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Hong Kong | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$68 (€8) | €15 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$45 (€5.46) | €10 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$45 (€5.45) | €5.46 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$22 (€2.66) | €1.24 | + 114% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$34 (€4.04) | €4.08 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$28 (€3.34) | €3.07 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$90 (€11) | €6 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$36 (€4.39) | €2.65 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$32 (€3.88) | €1.92 | + 102% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$15 (€1.83) | €1.02 | + 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$150 (€18) | €6 | + 201% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$19 (€2.28) | €2.16 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$20 (€2.41) | €1.72 | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 64% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Hong Kong | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$36,855 (€4,437) | €1,993 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$23,568 (€2,837) | €1,565 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$2,121 (€255) | €243 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$19,278 (€2,321) | €1,219 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$13,685 (€1,648) | €925 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,558 (€188) | €214 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$173 (€21) | €37 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$4,586 (€552) | €364 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,267 (€152) | €114 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$103 (€12) | €10 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$100 (€12) | €17 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is about the same as in Germany | ||||
| Hong Kong | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$618 (€74) | €86 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$332 (€40) | €37 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$677 (€81) | €88 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$986 (€119) | €115 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 12% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Hong Kong | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$292,589 (€35,226) | €30,308 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$23 (€2.81) | €1.85 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$494 (€59) | €60 | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is about the same as in Germany | ||||
| Hong Kong | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$35 (€4.25) | €8 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$102 (€12) | €8 | + 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$351 (€42) | €72 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$66 (€8) | €3.24 | + 147% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$29 (€3.51) | €2.68 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$32 (€3.85) | €3.18 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$15 (€1.80) | €1.78 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$21 (€2.56) | €1.61 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$165 (€20) | €22 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is about the same as in Germany | ||||
| Hong Kong | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$312 (€38) | €44 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$201 (€24) | €24 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$450 (€54) | €177 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$536 (€64) | €62 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$133 (€16) | €10 | + 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$41 (€4.88) | €3.52 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$54 (€7) | €4.06 | + 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,000 (€361) | €617 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.10 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$670 (€81) | €40 | + 102% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$71 (€9) | €8 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 25% more expensive than in Germany
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