- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- Germany
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 22% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$96 (€10) | €11 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$36 (€3.91) | €7 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$40 (€4.34) | €3.82 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$24 (€2.58) | €0.96 | + 170% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$36 (€3.88) | €2.89 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$35 (€3.74) | €2.60 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$83 (€9) | €5.00 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$34 (€3.70) | €2.33 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$21 (€2.29) | €1.51 | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$13 (€1.45) | €0.97 | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$141 (€15) | €7 | + 125% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$16 (€1.74) | €1.77 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$17 (€1.84) | €1.31 | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 133% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 133% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$40,448 (€4,376) | €1,418 | + 209% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$29,799 (€3,224) | €1,087 | + 197% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,326 (€143) | €187 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$23,827 (€2,578) | €859 | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$16,682 (€1,805) | €634 | + 185% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$811 (€88) | €120 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$177 (€19) | €24 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$4,582 (€496) | €393 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$993 (€107) | €84 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$73 (€8) | €5.18 | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$74 (€8) | €13 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 16% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$613 (€66) | €82 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$286 (€31) | €37 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$625 (€68) | €89 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,109 (€120) | €118 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 6% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$213,439 (€23,093) | €19,925 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$15 (€1.63) | €1.32 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$538 (€58) | €72 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 8% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$59 (€6) | €7 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$76 (€8) | €9 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$317 (€34) | €59 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$43 (€4.61) | €3.32 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$40 (€4.28) | €1.96 | + 118% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$55 (€5.95) | €1.98 | + 201% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$14 (€1.54) | €1.32 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$20 (€2.16) | €1.40 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$228 (€25) | €20 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 58% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$361 (€39) | €32 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$193 (€21) | €21 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,294 (€140) | €105 | + 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$943 (€102) | €50 | + 105% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$106 (€11) | €9 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$44 (€4.72) | €3.13 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$68 (€7) | €3.48 | + 110% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | HK$3,478 (€376) | €459 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$4.75 (€0.51) | €0.23 | + 128% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$814 (€88) | €44 | + 102% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$57 (€6) | €6 | - 0% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 50% more expensive than in Germany
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