Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 21% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$79 (€8) | €13 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$38 (€4.09) | €7 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$43 (€4.62) | €3.56 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$24 (€2.56) | €1.30 | + 97% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$30 (€3.25) | €3.62 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$24 (€2.54) | €1.27 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$94 (€10) | €4.59 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$27 (€2.93) | €1.28 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$18 (€1.92) | €0.87 | + 122% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$18 (€1.92) | €1.14 | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$228 (€24) | €9 | + 161% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$16 (€1.67) | €1.94 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$19 (€2.06) | €0.80 | + 158% | |
| Housing | + 297% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 297% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$42,886 (€4,606) | €765 | + 502% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$30,303 (€3,254) | €513 | + 534% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,785 (€192) | €113 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$22,986 (€2,468) | €475 | + 419% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,433 (€1,657) | €338 | + 390% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,480 (€159) | €76 | + 109% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$144 (€15) | €19 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,101 (€548) | €272 | + 102% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,193 (€128) | €95 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$70 (€7) | €8 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$93 (€10) | €6 | + 66% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 23% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$745 (€80) | €70 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$309 (€33) | €25 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$724 (€78) | €93 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,276 (€137) | €84 | + 62% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 56% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$232,888 (€25,010) | €21,187 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (€1.80) | €1.45 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$609 (€65) | €31 | + 111% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 44% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$56 (€5.97) | €5.45 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$146 (€16) | €8 | + 96% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$450 (€48) | €30 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$66 (€7) | €4.92 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$44 (€4.72) | €3.79 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$52 (€5.60) | €3.72 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$18 (€1.96) | €1.98 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$22 (€2.41) | €2.12 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$283 (€30) | €11 | + 186% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 8% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$335 (€36) | €31 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$195 (€21) | €15 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,018 (€109) | €39 | + 182% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$862 (€93) | €47 | + 98% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$103 (€11) | €10 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 (€4.97) | €3.95 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$68 (€7) | €4.24 | + 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,559 (€382) | €474 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.17 (€0.13) | €0.89 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$876 (€94) | €39 | + 140% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (€7) | €4.53 | + 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 87% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 87% more expensive than in Greece
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