- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- Germany
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 28% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$90 (€10) | €11 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$38 (€4.16) | €8 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$50 (€5.56) | €3.79 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$26 (€2.83) | €0.99 | + 186% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$35 (€3.87) | €3.04 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$26 (€2.85) | €2.52 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$94 (€10) | €5.07 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$35 (€3.90) | €2.47 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$29 (€3.16) | €1.53 | + 107% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$15 (€1.69) | €0.91 | + 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$150 (€17) | €7 | + 149% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$15 (€1.71) | €1.77 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$18 (€1.96) | €1.23 | + 59% | |
| Housing | + 146% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 146% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$41,937 (€4,638) | €1,431 | + 224% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$30,353 (€3,357) | €1,087 | + 209% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,370 (€151) | €175 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$25,740 (€2,847) | €903 | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$17,778 (€1,966) | €677 | + 190% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$775 (€86) | €124 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$206 (€23) | €23 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$4,375 (€484) | €377 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,262 (€140) | €95 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$70 (€8) | €5.23 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$68 (€8) | €13 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 1% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$649 (€72) | €87 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$363 (€40) | €35 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$638 (€71) | €91 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,152 (€127) | €113 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 4% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$220,633 (€24,400) | €20,494 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$15 (€1.67) | €1.40 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$545 (€60) | €73 | - 17% | |
| 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$56 (€6) | €6 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$91 (€10) | €9 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$344 (€38) | €61 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$44 (€4.84) | €3.36 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$43 (€4.72) | €2.13 | + 122% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$51 (€5.63) | €2.13 | + 165% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$17 (€1.87) | €1.41 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$25 (€2.81) | €1.42 | + 98% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$290 (€32) | €20 | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 47% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$389 (€43) | €32 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$201 (€22) | €22 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$976 (€108) | €128 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$860 (€95) | €53 | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$110 (€12) | €9 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$44 (€4.87) | €3.23 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$64 (€7) | €3.43 | + 108% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | HK$3,376 (€373) | €457 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.45 (€0.16) | €0.13 | + 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$922 (€102) | €38 | + 166% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$58 (€6) | €6 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 55% more expensive than in Germany
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