- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Hong Kong
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 11% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (HK$118) | HK$91 | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (HK$71) | HK$37 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.49 (HK$40) | HK$46 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (HK$12) | HK$26 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.88 (HK$35) | HK$32 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.18 (HK$19) | HK$23 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (HK$57) | HK$88 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.07 (HK$18) | HK$34 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (HK$12) | HK$26 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.33 (HK$12) | HK$15 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (HK$67) | HK$150 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.94 (HK$17) | HK$15 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (HK$11) | HK$18 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 65% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,305 (HK$11,652) | HK$42,706 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €882 (HK$7,873) | HK$29,973 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €131 (HK$1,173) | HK$1,272 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €762 (HK$6,799) | HK$26,521 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €525 (HK$4,689) | HK$17,858 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €124 (HK$1,108) | HK$674 | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (HK$209) | HK$197 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €392 (HK$3,498) | HK$4,596 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (HK$1,009) | HK$1,128 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.48 (HK$40) | HK$75 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (HK$87) | HK$69 | + 26% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 3% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (HK$761) | HK$588 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (HK$291) | HK$356 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (HK$819) | HK$625 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (HK$1,000) | HK$1,173 | - 15% | |
| 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 | €19,683 (HK$175,737) | HK$204,266 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (HK$14) | HK$15 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (HK$320) | HK$519 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 17% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (HK$85) | HK$59 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (HK$78) | HK$87 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €86 (HK$767) | HK$343 | + 123% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.09 (HK$45) | HK$50 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.59 (HK$32) | HK$43 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.95 (HK$26) | HK$49 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.24 (HK$20) | HK$13 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (HK$18) | HK$25 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (HK$161) | HK$277 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 24% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (HK$298) | HK$381 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (HK$149) | HK$196 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (HK$572) | HK$807 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (HK$575) | HK$861 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (HK$77) | HK$118 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.58 (HK$14) | HK$44 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.97 (HK$44) | HK$64 | - 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €457 (HK$4,082) | HK$4,468 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (HK$2.12) | HK$1.33 | + 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €57 (HK$511) | HK$901 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (HK$47) | HK$58 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 40% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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