- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- Germany
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 24% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$92 (€10) | €11 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$37 (€4.10) | €7 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$44 (€4.91) | €3.79 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$24 (€2.72) | €0.98 | + 178% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$36 (€4.04) | €3.00 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$28 (€3.08) | €2.54 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$81 (€9) | €4.94 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$35 (€3.85) | €2.37 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$25 (€2.82) | €1.54 | + 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$14 (€1.56) | €0.92 | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$139 (€15) | €7 | + 131% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$16 (€1.82) | €1.76 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$16 (€1.75) | €1.22 | + 43% | |
| Housing | + 150% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 150% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$41,546 (€4,630) | €1,411 | + 228% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$30,122 (€3,357) | €1,054 | + 219% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,214 (€135) | €170 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$24,825 (€2,767) | €874 | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$17,335 (€1,932) | €643 | + 200% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$685 (€76) | €115 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$195 (€22) | €23 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$5,026 (€560) | €382 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,018 (€113) | €97 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$75 (€8) | €5.19 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$69 (€8) | €13 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 7% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$568 (€63) | €82 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$312 (€35) | €35 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$627 (€70) | €87 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,068 (€119) | €110 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 5% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$215,301 (€23,995) | €20,284 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$15 (€1.68) | €1.36 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$523 (€58) | €72 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 17% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$56 (€6) | €6 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$76 (€8) | €8 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$318 (€35) | €57 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$43 (€4.75) | €3.26 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$39 (€4.37) | €2.10 | + 108% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$64 (€7) | €2.01 | + 253% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$14 (€1.53) | €1.37 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$19 (€2.10) | €1.38 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$247 (€28) | €20 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 43% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$359 (€40) | €32 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$196 (€22) | €22 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$856 (€95) | €120 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$887 (€99) | €51 | + 94% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$106 (€12) | €9 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$44 (€4.87) | €3.17 | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$63 (€7) | €3.48 | + 101% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | HK$3,478 (€388) | €453 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$0.96 (€0.11) | €0.12 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$912 (€102) | €39 | + 162% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$57 (€6) | €6 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 54% more expensive than in Germany
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