Cost of living in Italy compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
Food | - 4% | |||
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Food in Italy is 4% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
Italy | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (HK$143) | HK$73 | + 97% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (HK$86) | HK$45 | + 90% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.52 (HK$47) | HK$43 | + 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.48 (HK$13) | HK$26 | - 52% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.71 (HK$31) | HK$45 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.03 (HK$26) | HK$35 | - 27% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (HK$62) | HK$104 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.27 (HK$19) | HK$37 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.75 (HK$15) | HK$34 | - 57% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.56 (HK$13) | HK$15 | - 12% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (HK$56) | HK$154 | - 64% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.30 (HK$20) | HK$20 | - 4% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.74 (HK$15) | HK$21 | - 29% | |
Housing | - 46% | |||
Housing in Italy is 46% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
Italy | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,937 (HK$16,431) | HK$36,718 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,271 (HK$10,780) | HK$24,681 | - 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €198 (HK$1,678) | HK$1,770 | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,175 (HK$9,972) | HK$19,794 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €797 (HK$6,757) | HK$14,116 | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €130 (HK$1,104) | HK$1,412 | - 22% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (HK$224) | HK$179 | + 25% | |
40” flat screen tv | €335 (HK$2,840) | HK$3,417 | - 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €132 (HK$1,116) | HK$1,093 | + 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (HK$61) | HK$97 | - 37% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (HK$92) | HK$96 | - 5% | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Italy is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
Italy | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (HK$655) | HK$627 | + 4% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (HK$288) | HK$332 | - 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (HK$760) | HK$676 | + 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (HK$996) | HK$986 | + 1% | |
Transportation | - 25% | |||
Transportation in Italy is 25% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
Italy | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,879 (HK$261,944) | HK$207,682 | + 26% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.84 (HK$16) | HK$24 | - 35% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (HK$313) | HK$496 | - 37% | |
Personal Care | + 43% | |||
Personal Care in Italy is 43% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
Italy | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (HK$85) | HK$35 | + 142% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (HK$82) | HK$102 | - 20% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €105 (HK$894) | HK$379 | + 136% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (HK$54) | HK$66 | - 19% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.20 (HK$36) | HK$29 | + 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.51 (HK$30) | HK$32 | - 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.36 (HK$28) | HK$15 | + 90% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.90 (HK$25) | HK$21 | + 16% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (HK$168) | HK$165 | + 2% | |
Entertainment | - 5% | |||
Entertainment in Italy is 5% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
Italy | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (HK$334) | HK$378 | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 (HK$164) | HK$201 | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €78 (HK$661) | HK$446 | + 48% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (HK$633) | HK$559 | + 13% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (HK$81) | HK$123 | - 34% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.81 (HK$15) | HK$45 | - 66% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.39 (HK$46) | HK$54 | - 16% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €830 (HK$7,039) | HK$3,000 | + 135% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.34 (HK$2.92) | HK$3.33 | - 12% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (HK$473) | HK$700 | - 32% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (HK$51) | HK$72 | - 29% | |
TOTAL | - 24% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Italy is 24% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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