Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 12% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Hong Kong | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$81 (€9) | €19 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$50 (€5.49) | €11 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$39 (€4.21) | €5.40 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 (€2.74) | €1.33 | + 106% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$30 (€3.32) | €4.20 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$25 (€2.69) | €3.11 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$98 (€11) | €6 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$31 (€3.34) | €3.28 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$20 (€2.18) | €1.79 | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$18 (€1.98) | €1.07 | + 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$210 (€23) | €8 | + 198% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$17 (€1.88) | €2.16 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$19 (€2.05) | €1.72 | + 19% | |
| Housing | + 70% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 70% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Hong Kong | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$39,730 (€4,330) | €1,853 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$27,196 (€2,964) | €1,387 | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$2,628 (€286) | €255 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$19,653 (€2,142) | €1,175 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$13,702 (€1,493) | €886 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$799 (€87) | €150 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$191 (€21) | €26 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$3,504 (€382) | €382 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,032 (€113) | €93 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$104 (€11) | €8 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$78 (€8) | €17 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 23% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Hong Kong | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$609 (€66) | €87 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$310 (€34) | €44 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$705 (€77) | €99 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,125 (€123) | €155 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 23% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Hong Kong | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$295,896 (€32,248) | €27,153 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$25 (€2.68) | €1.74 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$561 (€61) | €53 | + 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 51% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Hong Kong | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$353 (€38) | €8 | + 400% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$88 (€10) | €8 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$431 (€47) | €69 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$40 (€4.36) | €5.17 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$24 (€2.58) | €2.81 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$68 (€7) | €2.45 | + 201% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$19 (€2.06) | €1.72 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$23 (€2.48) | €1.55 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$176 (€19) | €23 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 20% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Hong Kong | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$264 (€29) | €43 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$199 (€22) | €27 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$500 (€55) | €160 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$554 (€60) | €62 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$165 (€18) | €10 | + 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$41 (€4.51) | €4.08 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$60 (€7) | €4.21 | + 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$11,770 (€1,283) | €585 | + 119% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.17 (€0.13) | €0.09 | + 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$641 (€70) | €40 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$102 (€11) | €9 | + 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 09, 2025.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 29% more expensive than in Germany
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