- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Hong Kong
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 15% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (HK$116) | HK$91 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (HK$72) | HK$38 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.51 (HK$40) | HK$49 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (HK$12) | HK$25 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.66 (HK$33) | HK$35 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.07 (HK$18) | HK$24 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (HK$62) | HK$99 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.95 (HK$17) | HK$33 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.20 (HK$11) | HK$25 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.36 (HK$12) | HK$15 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (HK$67) | HK$167 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.90 (HK$17) | HK$15 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (HK$10) | HK$17 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 64% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,317 (HK$11,757) | HK$42,691 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €900 (HK$8,030) | HK$29,139 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €135 (HK$1,200) | HK$1,179 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €806 (HK$7,195) | HK$27,151 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €544 (HK$4,859) | HK$18,439 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €103 (HK$920) | HK$713 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (HK$214) | HK$191 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €368 (HK$3,288) | HK$4,281 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (HK$975) | HK$951 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.41 (HK$39) | HK$86 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (HK$88) | HK$71 | + 25% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 1% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €81 (HK$727) | HK$609 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (HK$297) | HK$341 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (HK$856) | HK$670 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 (HK$1,091) | HK$1,195 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 26% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,830 (HK$194,826) | HK$201,343 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (HK$14) | HK$16 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (HK$314) | HK$535 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 5% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (HK$75) | HK$61 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (HK$75) | HK$87 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €84 (HK$748) | HK$364 | + 105% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.08 (HK$45) | HK$63 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.53 (HK$31) | HK$43 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.33 (HK$30) | HK$49 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.11 (HK$19) | HK$15 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.01 (HK$18) | HK$25 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (HK$160) | HK$263 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 24% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (HK$315) | HK$441 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (HK$153) | HK$202 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (HK$643) | HK$1,227 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (HK$601) | HK$899 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (HK$79) | HK$123 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.63 (HK$15) | HK$45 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.21 (HK$47) | HK$64 | - 27% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €454 (HK$4,056) | HK$3,854 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (HK$1.78) | HK$1.13 | + 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €65 (HK$583) | HK$889 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.37 (HK$48) | HK$59 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 41% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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