- 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$115) | HK$95 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (HK$73) | HK$36 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.30 (HK$39) | HK$40 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (HK$12) | HK$24 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.76 (HK$34) | HK$36 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.18 (HK$20) | HK$35 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (HK$57) | HK$83 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.04 (HK$19) | HK$34 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.35 (HK$12) | HK$21 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.31 (HK$12) | HK$13 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (HK$68) | HK$136 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.05 (HK$19) | HK$16 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 (HK$11) | HK$16 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 62% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,342 (HK$12,281) | HK$40,338 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €893 (HK$8,176) | HK$29,799 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €121 (HK$1,104) | HK$1,326 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €799 (HK$7,310) | HK$23,827 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €563 (HK$5,149) | HK$16,682 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €117 (HK$1,066) | HK$811 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (HK$210) | HK$177 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €378 (HK$3,461) | HK$4,582 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €118 (HK$1,076) | HK$993 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.56 (HK$42) | HK$73 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (HK$90) | HK$74 | + 21% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 15% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (HK$773) | HK$613 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 (HK$313) | HK$286 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (HK$841) | HK$625 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (HK$1,089) | HK$1,109 | - 2% | |
| 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 | €20,092 (HK$183,868) | HK$213,439 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (HK$14) | HK$15 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (HK$322) | HK$535 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 28% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (HK$84) | HK$59 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (HK$87) | HK$76 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €82 (HK$755) | HK$319 | + 137% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.85 (HK$44) | HK$43 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.49 (HK$32) | HK$40 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.52 (HK$32) | HK$55 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.18 (HK$20) | HK$14 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.95 (HK$18) | HK$20 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (HK$172) | HK$228 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 26% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (HK$294) | HK$362 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (HK$153) | HK$192 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €67 (HK$611) | HK$1,137 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (HK$579) | HK$944 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (HK$77) | HK$108 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.56 (HK$14) | HK$43 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.97 (HK$45) | HK$62 | - 27% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €479 (HK$4,385) | HK$3,478 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (HK$2.20) | HK$2.46 | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (HK$548) | HK$814 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.26 (HK$48) | HK$57 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 37% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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