- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Hong Kong
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 12% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (HK$119) | HK$90 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (HK$73) | HK$38 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.43 (HK$41) | HK$50 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 (HK$12) | HK$25 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.91 (HK$36) | HK$35 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.21 (HK$20) | HK$28 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (HK$58) | HK$91 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.06 (HK$19) | HK$36 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.37 (HK$13) | HK$30 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.39 (HK$13) | HK$15 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (HK$68) | HK$150 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.97 (HK$18) | HK$16 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 (HK$11) | HK$17 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 64% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,279 (HK$11,719) | HK$42,192 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €873 (HK$7,996) | HK$30,408 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €129 (HK$1,184) | HK$1,370 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €788 (HK$7,219) | HK$25,305 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €544 (HK$4,986) | HK$17,675 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €124 (HK$1,132) | HK$775 | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (HK$209) | HK$207 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €388 (HK$3,553) | HK$4,610 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (HK$995) | HK$1,262 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.62 (HK$42) | HK$70 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (HK$89) | HK$68 | + 31% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 7% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €87 (HK$794) | HK$628 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 (HK$315) | HK$328 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (HK$834) | HK$599 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 (HK$1,077) | HK$1,152 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 25% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,246 (HK$185,502) | HK$220,633 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (HK$14) | HK$15 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (HK$326) | HK$524 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 14% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (HK$85) | HK$55 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (HK$85) | HK$91 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €81 (HK$741) | HK$332 | + 123% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.19 (HK$48) | HK$44 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.60 (HK$33) | HK$41 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.06 (HK$28) | HK$69 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.30 (HK$21) | HK$17 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 (HK$18) | HK$25 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (HK$167) | HK$263 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 22% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (HK$299) | HK$391 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (HK$153) | HK$199 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €67 (HK$616) | HK$884 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (HK$580) | HK$902 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (HK$80) | HK$108 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.58 (HK$14) | HK$44 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.89 (HK$45) | HK$64 | - 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €462 (HK$4,232) | HK$3,376 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (HK$2.23) | HK$1.20 | + 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 (HK$538) | HK$913 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.30 (HK$49) | HK$58 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 39% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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