- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- Germany
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 26% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$91 (€10) | €11 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$38 (€4.26) | €8 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$45 (€5.13) | €3.77 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 (€2.88) | €0.99 | + 192% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$34 (€3.85) | €3.12 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$24 (€2.76) | €2.46 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$88 (€10) | €5.10 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$31 (€3.47) | €2.39 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$25 (€2.78) | €1.58 | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$16 (€1.75) | €0.92 | + 91% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$159 (€18) | €7 | + 171% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$15 (€1.64) | €1.77 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$17 (€1.97) | €1.26 | + 56% | |
| Housing | + 151% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 151% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$42,945 (€4,860) | €1,441 | + 237% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$29,880 (€3,381) | €1,088 | + 211% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,220 (€138) | €186 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$26,957 (€3,051) | €911 | + 235% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$18,381 (€2,080) | €678 | + 207% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$836 (€95) | €126 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$190 (€21) | €24 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$4,443 (€503) | €377 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$951 (€108) | €92 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$93 (€11) | €5.45 | + 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$70 (€8) | €13 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 1% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$598 (€68) | €85 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$341 (€39) | €35 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$636 (€72) | €90 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,195 (€135) | €111 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 8% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$197,499 (€22,350) | €20,693 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$15 (€1.75) | €1.42 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$518 (€59) | €73 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 27% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$61 (€7) | €6 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$87 (€10) | €9 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$367 (€42) | €63 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$63 (€7) | €3.25 | + 120% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$43 (€4.83) | €2.19 | + 121% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$49 (€5.50) | €2.11 | + 161% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$15 (€1.68) | €1.36 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$24 (€2.71) | €1.44 | + 88% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$269 (€30) | €20 | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 51% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$396 (€45) | €31 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$202 (€23) | €22 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,031 (€117) | €124 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$863 (€98) | €54 | + 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$119 (€13) | €9 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$44 (€4.95) | €3.22 | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$63 (€7) | €3.43 | + 109% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | HK$4,074 (€461) | €453 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.20 (€0.14) | €0.13 | + 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$889 (€101) | €37 | + 172% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$59 (€7) | €6 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 56% more expensive than in Germany
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