- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- Greece
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 14% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$93 (€10) | €15 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$36 (€3.97) | €7 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$40 (€4.41) | €4.91 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$24 (€2.62) | €1.21 | + 115% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$36 (€3.94) | €3.98 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$26 (€2.89) | €1.44 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$86 (€9) | €5.09 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$32 (€3.50) | €1.55 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$22 (€2.41) | €0.86 | + 181% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$14 (€1.48) | €1.20 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$140 (€15) | €9 | + 72% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$16 (€1.75) | €1.85 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$15 (€1.69) | €0.75 | + 125% | |
| Housing | + 314% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 314% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$40,267 (€4,407) | €699 | + 531% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$29,847 (€3,267) | €481 | + 579% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,224 (€134) | €132 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$24,008 (€2,628) | €455 | + 478% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$17,141 (€1,876) | €299 | + 527% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$811 (€89) | €93 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$177 (€19) | €20 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$4,582 (€501) | €329 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$993 (€109) | €92 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$73 (€8) | €8 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$70 (€8) | €6 | + 22% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 8% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$613 (€67) | €81 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$293 (€32) | €34 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$625 (€68) | €92 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,128 (€123) | €103 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 41% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$213,439 (€23,361) | €20,095 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$15 (€1.65) | €1.51 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$527 (€58) | €31 | + 84% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 15% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$59 (€6) | €3.27 | + 96% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$76 (€8) | €11 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$319 (€35) | €40 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$43 (€4.66) | €4.34 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$40 (€4.33) | €3.82 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$55 (€6) | €3.71 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$14 (€1.55) | €1.63 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$20 (€2.19) | €2.15 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$238 (€26) | €12 | + 120% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 19% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$362 (€40) | €29 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$192 (€21) | €15 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,137 (€124) | €39 | + 217% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$890 (€97) | €50 | + 93% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$109 (€12) | €9 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$44 (€4.83) | €3.75 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$63 (€7) | €4.28 | + 62% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | HK$3,478 (€381) | €556 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.71 (€0.19) | €0.50 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$824 (€90) | €42 | + 117% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$57 (€6) | €4.34 | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 82% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 82% more expensive than in Greece
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