Cost of living in Italy compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 21% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Italy | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (HK$126) | HK$97 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (HK$66) | HK$45 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.82 (HK$37) | HK$46 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (HK$10) | HK$25 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.78 (HK$29) | HK$36 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.50 (HK$19) | HK$24 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (HK$52) | HK$131 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.29 (HK$18) | HK$31 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.67 (HK$13) | HK$20 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.30 (HK$10) | HK$19 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (HK$55) | HK$143 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.80 (HK$14) | HK$18 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.32 (HK$10) | HK$17 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 70% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Italy | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,345 (HK$10,354) | HK$49,142 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €887 (HK$6,830) | HK$34,716 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €194 (HK$1,491) | HK$1,299 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €855 (HK$6,579) | HK$28,175 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €608 (HK$4,678) | HK$18,653 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €134 (HK$1,034) | HK$852 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (HK$191) | HK$259 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €354 (HK$2,726) | HK$4,093 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (HK$924) | HK$2,108 | - 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.80 (HK$45) | HK$91 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (HK$81) | HK$88 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 22% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Italy | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (HK$559) | HK$680 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (HK$249) | HK$338 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (HK$639) | HK$628 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (HK$882) | HK$1,283 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 46% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Italy | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,215 (HK$194,071) | HK$353,772 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.84 (HK$14) | HK$21 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (HK$274) | HK$593 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 18% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Italy | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 (HK$82) | HK$57 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (HK$93) | HK$110 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (HK$549) | HK$407 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.50 (HK$42) | HK$83 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.05 (HK$23) | HK$44 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.16 (HK$24) | HK$51 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.88 (HK$14) | HK$13 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (HK$15) | HK$22 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (HK$131) | HK$322 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 36% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Italy | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (HK$302) | HK$406 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (HK$135) | HK$202 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €69 (HK$533) | HK$1,780 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (HK$511) | HK$987 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (HK$70) | HK$166 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.72 (HK$13) | HK$51 | - 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.44 (HK$42) | HK$66 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €494 (HK$3,801) | HK$3,953 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (HK$1.50) | HK$1.03 | + 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (HK$368) | HK$775 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.67 (HK$44) | HK$61 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 53% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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