- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- Greece
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 26% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$91 (€10) | €14 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$37 (€4.22) | €7 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$44 (€4.96) | €4.44 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$26 (€2.91) | €1.21 | + 141% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$33 (€3.77) | €3.92 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$23 (€2.60) | €1.45 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$88 (€10) | €5.20 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$35 (€3.96) | €1.60 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$26 (€2.95) | €0.82 | + 261% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$15 (€1.70) | €1.19 | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$159 (€18) | €8 | + 126% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$15 (€1.66) | €1.88 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$18 (€2.03) | €0.78 | + 161% | |
| Housing | + 352% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 352% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$42,754 (€4,825) | €670 | + 620% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$29,545 (€3,334) | €484 | + 588% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,221 (€138) | €138 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$26,957 (€3,042) | €456 | + 567% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$18,381 (€2,074) | €297 | + 597% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$836 (€94) | €103 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$193 (€22) | €19 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$4,443 (€501) | €337 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$971 (€110) | €86 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$88 (€10) | €7 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$70 (€8) | €6 | + 30% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 11% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$598 (€68) | €75 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$341 (€38) | €29 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$636 (€72) | €94 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,195 (€135) | €105 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 45% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$197,499 (€22,288) | €19,634 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$15 (€1.74) | €1.56 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$518 (€58) | €30 | + 93% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 37% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$62 (€7) | €3.39 | + 105% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$87 (€10) | €9 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$367 (€41) | €39 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$63 (€7) | €4.44 | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$44 (€4.94) | €3.66 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$51 (€5.80) | €3.67 | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$16 (€1.75) | €1.58 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$26 (€2.97) | €2.10 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$269 (€30) | €12 | + 163% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 19% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$396 (€45) | €28 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$202 (€23) | €15 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,031 (€116) | €39 | + 199% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$863 (€97) | €45 | + 117% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$119 (€13) | €9 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$44 (€4.93) | €3.77 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$63 (€7) | €4.38 | + 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | HK$3,797 (€429) | €504 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.20 (€0.14) | €0.60 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$889 (€100) | €36 | + 179% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$58 (€7) | €4.35 | + 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 97% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 97% more expensive than in Greece
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