Cost of living in Italy compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 11% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Italy | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (HK$151) | HK$80 | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (HK$97) | HK$50 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.49 (HK$50) | HK$39 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.57 (HK$14) | HK$25 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.29 (HK$39) | HK$30 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.68 (HK$33) | HK$25 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (HK$68) | HK$98 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.36 (HK$21) | HK$30 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.70 (HK$15) | HK$20 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.67 (HK$15) | HK$18 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (HK$75) | HK$210 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.55 (HK$23) | HK$16 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.44 (HK$13) | HK$19 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 54% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Italy | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,464 (HK$13,240) | HK$39,730 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €953 (HK$8,624) | HK$27,196 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €142 (HK$1,288) | HK$2,632 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,008 (HK$9,116) | HK$19,653 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €730 (HK$6,600) | HK$13,702 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €130 (HK$1,173) | HK$799 | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (HK$233) | HK$189 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €295 (HK$2,665) | HK$3,504 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €140 (HK$1,268) | HK$1,032 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (HK$71) | HK$104 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (HK$100) | HK$78 | + 28% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 24% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Italy | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (HK$762) | HK$609 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 (HK$403) | HK$310 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 (HK$920) | HK$705 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (HK$1,109) | HK$1,097 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 30% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Italy | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,913 (HK$261,564) | HK$296,078 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.77 (HK$16) | HK$24 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (HK$351) | HK$561 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 12% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Italy | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (HK$86) | HK$353 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (HK$133) | HK$88 | + 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €106 (HK$958) | HK$493 | + 94% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.64 (HK$51) | HK$40 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.89 (HK$35) | HK$24 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.54 (HK$32) | HK$68 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.97 (HK$18) | HK$19 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 (HK$16) | HK$23 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (HK$179) | HK$176 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 36% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Italy | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (HK$373) | HK$337 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (HK$161) | HK$199 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €91 (HK$826) | HK$500 | + 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (HK$579) | HK$554 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (HK$86) | HK$165 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.56 (HK$23) | HK$40 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.37 (HK$49) | HK$60 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €677 (HK$6,128) | HK$25,000 | - 75% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | HK$1.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (HK$462) | HK$634 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.83 (HK$53) | HK$102 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2025.
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Cost of living in Italy is 31% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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