- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Hong Kong
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 6% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (HK$117) | HK$91 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (HK$73) | HK$37 | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.32 (HK$40) | HK$41 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 (HK$12) | HK$24 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.85 (HK$35) | HK$36 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.20 (HK$20) | HK$26 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (HK$57) | HK$85 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.02 (HK$19) | HK$30 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.32 (HK$12) | HK$23 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.34 (HK$12) | HK$14 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (HK$66) | HK$143 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.01 (HK$18) | HK$16 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.27 (HK$12) | HK$16 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 63% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,280 (HK$11,747) | HK$40,604 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €871 (HK$7,987) | HK$29,441 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €127 (HK$1,167) | HK$1,268 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €788 (HK$7,225) | HK$24,044 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €550 (HK$5,044) | HK$17,141 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €128 (HK$1,170) | HK$811 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (HK$209) | HK$183 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €390 (HK$3,577) | HK$4,857 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (HK$1,036) | HK$1,000 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.79 (HK$44) | HK$74 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (HK$89) | HK$70 | + 27% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 13% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (HK$776) | HK$568 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (HK$322) | HK$312 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (HK$831) | HK$627 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (HK$1,091) | HK$1,068 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 24% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,246 (HK$185,732) | HK$213,438 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (HK$14) | HK$15 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (HK$325) | HK$517 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 22% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (HK$83) | HK$56 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (HK$85) | HK$76 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €83 (HK$763) | HK$318 | + 140% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.99 (HK$46) | HK$43 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.43 (HK$32) | HK$39 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.08 (HK$28) | HK$64 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.22 (HK$20) | HK$14 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.02 (HK$19) | HK$19 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (HK$170) | HK$247 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 16% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (HK$291) | HK$357 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (HK$154) | HK$196 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €68 (HK$620) | HK$856 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (HK$577) | HK$870 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (HK$79) | HK$107 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.58 (HK$14) | HK$44 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.98 (HK$46) | HK$64 | - 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €479 (HK$4,394) | HK$3,478 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (HK$2.25) | HK$0.96 | + 135% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 (HK$544) | HK$823 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.28 (HK$48) | HK$57 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 36% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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