Cost of living in Italy compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 7% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (HK$119) | HK$78 | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (HK$74) | HK$38 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.46 (HK$42) | HK$44 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 (HK$11) | HK$23 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.61 (HK$34) | HK$29 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.23 (HK$21) | HK$22 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (HK$62) | HK$92 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.03 (HK$19) | HK$24 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (HK$12) | HK$17 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.24 (HK$12) | HK$17 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (HK$63) | HK$230 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.89 (HK$18) | HK$15 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 (HK$9) | HK$19 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 64% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,099 (HK$10,285) | HK$42,306 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €750 (HK$7,018) | HK$31,492 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €119 (HK$1,111) | HK$1,664 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €844 (HK$7,901) | HK$23,566 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €540 (HK$5,056) | HK$15,226 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €83 (HK$778) | HK$1,385 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (HK$227) | HK$142 | + 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €353 (HK$3,307) | HK$5,312 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 (HK$961) | HK$1,366 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.73 (HK$54) | HK$69 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (HK$101) | HK$94 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (HK$762) | HK$704 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (HK$340) | HK$314 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (HK$714) | HK$728 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (HK$1,042) | HK$1,295 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 30% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,170 (HK$226,278) | HK$243,567 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 (HK$13) | HK$17 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (HK$339) | HK$613 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 9% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.59 (HK$52) | HK$49 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (HK$82) | HK$132 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €77 (HK$721) | HK$463 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.60 (HK$52) | HK$59 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.30 (HK$31) | HK$39 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.86 (HK$27) | HK$53 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.95 (HK$18) | HK$18 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.82 (HK$17) | HK$21 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (HK$162) | HK$265 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 22% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (HK$305) | HK$359 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (HK$169) | HK$186 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (HK$750) | HK$1,027 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (HK$613) | HK$866 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (HK$84) | HK$101 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.66 (HK$16) | HK$46 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.83 (HK$45) | HK$69 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €456 (HK$4,269) | HK$3,416 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (HK$1.83) | HK$1.21 | + 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (HK$446) | HK$893 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.56 (HK$52) | HK$62 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Italy is 41% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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