Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is about the same as in Germany | ||||
| Hong Kong | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$80 (€9) | €15 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$45 (€5.15) | €11 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$52 (€6) | €5.74 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$27 (€3.09) | €1.25 | + 147% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$33 (€3.81) | €4.01 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$21 (€2.47) | €2.93 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$99 (€11) | €7 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$34 (€3.87) | €2.69 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$40 (€4.61) | €1.82 | + 154% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$15 (€1.71) | €1.13 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$165 (€19) | €6 | + 194% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$17 (€2.00) | €2.04 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$15 (€1.68) | €1.83 | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 81% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 81% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Hong Kong | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$40,684 (€4,694) | €1,829 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$27,569 (€3,181) | €1,507 | + 111% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,305 (€151) | €231 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$24,866 (€2,869) | €1,245 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,717 (€1,813) | €918 | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$806 (€93) | €159 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$174 (€20) | €35 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$2,775 (€320) | €462 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$685 (€79) | €144 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$96 (€11) | €8 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$111 (€13) | €17 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is about the same as in Germany | ||||
| Hong Kong | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$665 (€77) | €87 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$340 (€39) | €37 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$722 (€83) | €90 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$992 (€114) | €124 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 10% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Hong Kong | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$218,829 (€25,246) | €32,068 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$25 (€2.87) | €1.80 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$468 (€54) | €50 | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| 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$36 (€4.20) | €8 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$102 (€12) | €11 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$489 (€56) | €73 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$40 (€4.61) | €4.18 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$29 (€3.31) | €2.76 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$41 (€4.73) | €3.17 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$14 (€1.64) | €2.07 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$21 (€2.47) | €1.63 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$298 (€34) | €23 | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 31% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Hong Kong | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$417 (€48) | €48 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$196 (€23) | €25 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$500 (€58) | €125 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$713 (€82) | €67 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$140 (€16) | €11 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$42 (€4.81) | €3.95 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$63 (€7) | €4.36 | + 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,000 (€346) | €643 | - 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$3.33 (€0.38) | €0.13 | + 200% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$633 (€73) | €39 | + 85% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$87 (€10) | €8 | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2024.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 32% more expensive than in Germany
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