Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 12% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Hong Kong | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$90 (€11) | €16 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$45 (€5.49) | €8 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$44 (€5.33) | €4.65 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$23 (€2.84) | €1.54 | + 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$32 (€3.93) | €4.57 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$19 (€2.38) | €1.73 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$116 (€14) | €5.59 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$28 (€3.39) | €1.39 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$18 (€2.18) | €0.94 | + 132% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$17 (€2.06) | €1.32 | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$142 (€17) | €10 | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$17 (€2.03) | €2.37 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$16 (€1.92) | €0.92 | + 109% | |
| Housing | + 345% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 345% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Hong Kong | Greece | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$47,353 (€5,802) | €910 | + 538% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$34,716 (€4,253) | €563 | + 656% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,299 (€159) | €181 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$28,175 (€3,452) | €546 | + 532% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$18,653 (€2,285) | €348 | + 557% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$877 (€107) | €140 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$259 (€32) | €20 | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$4,093 (€501) | €370 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$2,108 (€258) | €102 | + 152% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$91 (€11) | €10 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$88 (€11) | €7 | + 47% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 19% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Hong Kong | Greece | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$680 (€83) | €73 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$338 (€41) | €34 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$628 (€77) | €98 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,283 (€157) | €91 | + 74% | |
| Transportation | + 79% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 79% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Hong Kong | Greece | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$353,772 (€43,343) | €22,570 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$22 (€2.73) | €2.06 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$533 (€65) | €31 | + 110% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 44% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Hong Kong | Greece | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$57 (€7) | €5.36 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$110 (€13) | €9 | + 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$407 (€50) | €41 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$83 (€10) | €5.13 | + 99% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$44 (€5.33) | €3.15 | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$51 (€6) | €4.32 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$16 (€1.99) | €2.43 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$22 (€2.72) | €2.66 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$322 (€39) | €13 | + 214% | |
| Entertainment | + 106% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 106% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Hong Kong | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$406 (€50) | €32 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$198 (€24) | €17 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,780 (€218) | €43 | + 408% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$987 (€121) | €43 | + 180% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$166 (€20) | €11 | + 86% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$51 (€6) | €3.91 | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$66 (€8) | €3.99 | + 104% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,953 (€484) | €367 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.03 (€0.13) | €0.02 | + 530% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$775 (€95) | €39 | + 145% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$61 (€8) | €4.40 | + 71% | |
| TOTAL | + 133% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2022.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 133% more expensive than in Greece
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