Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 6% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Hong Kong | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$80 (€9) | €13 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$45 (€5.21) | €8 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$45 (€5.26) | €4.59 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 (€2.96) | €1.66 | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$30 (€3.50) | €5.07 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$21 (€2.49) | €2.05 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$99 (€12) | €8 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$34 (€3.91) | €2.17 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$40 (€4.66) | €1.22 | + 283% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$15 (€1.73) | €1.45 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$165 (€19) | €13 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$17 (€2.02) | €2.50 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$15 (€1.70) | €0.81 | + 109% | |
| Housing | + 230% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 230% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Hong Kong | Greece | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$40,684 (€4,739) | €1,026 | + 362% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$27,569 (€3,211) | €701 | + 358% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,305 (€152) | €196 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$24,866 (€2,896) | €546 | + 430% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,717 (€1,831) | €418 | + 338% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$806 (€94) | €143 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$174 (€20) | €20 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$2,775 (€323) | €460 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$685 (€80) | €79 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$96 (€11) | €11 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$111 (€13) | €7 | + 83% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 15% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Hong Kong | Greece | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$665 (€77) | €73 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$340 (€40) | €30 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$722 (€84) | €108 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$992 (€116) | €86 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 46% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Hong Kong | Greece | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$218,829 (€25,488) | €27,070 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$24 (€2.76) | €1.89 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$468 (€55) | €29 | + 86% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 18% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Hong Kong | Greece | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$36 (€4.25) | €4.10 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$102 (€12) | €5.34 | + 123% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$489 (€57) | €45 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$40 (€4.66) | €3.39 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$29 (€3.34) | €4.47 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$41 (€4.77) | €4.48 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$14 (€1.66) | €2.35 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$21 (€2.50) | €2.59 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$298 (€35) | €14 | + 149% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 16% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Hong Kong | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$417 (€49) | €41 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$196 (€23) | €17 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$500 (€58) | €47 | + 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$713 (€83) | €56 | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$140 (€16) | €10 | + 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$42 (€4.85) | €4.23 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$63 (€7) | €4.85 | + 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,000 (€349) | €1,025 | - 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$3.33 (€0.39) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$633 (€74) | €36 | + 104% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$87 (€10) | €4.84 | + 110% | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 10, 2024.
Exchange rate:
0.11648
EUR
/
HKD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 784 prices entered by 146 different people.
Cost of living in Hong Kong is 70% more expensive than in Greece
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Andorra is 44% more expensive than in Greece
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Greece
- Cost of living in Albania is 19% cheaper than in Greece
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 107% more expensive than in Greece
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 27% more expensive than in Greece
- Cost of living in Armenia is 6% cheaper than in Greece
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 40% more expensive than in Greece
- Cost of living in Argentina is about the same as in Greece