Cost of living in Italy compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 13% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (HK$113) | HK$91 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (HK$69) | HK$40 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.36 (HK$37) | HK$37 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (HK$11) | HK$25 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.41 (HK$29) | HK$31 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.96 (HK$17) | HK$21 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (HK$56) | HK$92 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.80 (HK$15) | HK$21 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.31 (HK$11) | HK$16 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.30 (HK$11) | HK$13 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (HK$57) | HK$198 | - 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.92 (HK$16) | HK$17 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.30 (HK$11) | HK$17 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 67% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,319 (HK$11,284) | HK$45,287 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €935 (HK$8,004) | HK$31,679 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €118 (HK$1,007) | HK$1,153 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €808 (HK$6,911) | HK$26,258 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €619 (HK$5,295) | HK$17,654 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €89 (HK$758) | HK$803 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (HK$194) | HK$187 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €342 (HK$2,925) | HK$3,894 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €107 (HK$915) | HK$744 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.80 (HK$41) | HK$84 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (HK$87) | HK$86 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 5% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (HK$707) | HK$583 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (HK$258) | HK$309 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (HK$743) | HK$830 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (HK$984) | HK$1,065 | - 8% | |
| 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 | €22,930 (HK$196,183) | HK$201,611 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (HK$13) | HK$17 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (HK$306) | HK$477 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 8% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (HK$63) | HK$71 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (HK$78) | HK$87 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €79 (HK$674) | HK$366 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.39 (HK$38) | HK$59 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.10 (HK$27) | HK$43 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.71 (HK$23) | HK$47 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.05 (HK$18) | HK$11 | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.70 (HK$15) | HK$22 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (HK$133) | HK$253 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 30% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (HK$302) | HK$402 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (HK$144) | HK$201 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €87 (HK$745) | HK$1,036 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (HK$533) | HK$1,006 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (HK$74) | HK$119 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.46 (HK$13) | HK$43 | - 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.01 (HK$43) | HK$48 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €433 (HK$3,707) | HK$3,834 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 (HK$1.24) | HK$1.02 | + 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 (HK$503) | HK$849 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.38 (HK$46) | HK$59 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2020.
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Cost of living in Italy is 42% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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