Cost of living in United States compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 25% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| United States | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (HK$148) | HK$95 | + 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (HK$78) | HK$46 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.82 (HK$46) | HK$45 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.09 (HK$9) | HK$24 | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.62 (HK$36) | HK$36 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.61 (HK$36) | HK$19 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (HK$55) | HK$116 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.25 (HK$33) | HK$28 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.20 (HK$17) | HK$18 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.49 (HK$27) | HK$14 | + 102% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (HK$126) | HK$144 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.56 (HK$20) | HK$17 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.84 (HK$22) | HK$16 | + 42% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in United States is 36% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| United States | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,834 (HK$22,238) | HK$47,640 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,110 (HK$16,554) | HK$33,990 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $216 (HK$1,692) | HK$1,299 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,021 (HK$15,859) | HK$28,175 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,462 (HK$11,476) | HK$17,882 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $148 (HK$1,159) | HK$575 | + 101% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $59 (HK$465) | HK$237 | + 96% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $292 (HK$2,295) | HK$6,546 | - 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $123 (HK$968) | HK$2,108 | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (HK$104) | HK$91 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $32 (HK$251) | HK$84 | + 199% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 14% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| United States | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $53 (HK$413) | HK$680 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $47 (HK$371) | HK$385 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $94 (HK$737) | HK$666 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $122 (HK$956) | HK$1,283 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 18% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| United States | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,019 (HK$212,020) | HK$392,784 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.14 (HK$9) | HK$23 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $79 (HK$617) | HK$529 | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 33% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| United States | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (HK$61) | HK$57 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (HK$180) | HK$110 | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $136 (HK$1,069) | HK$407 | + 163% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (HK$65) | HK$83 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.61 (HK$36) | HK$44 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.80 (HK$46) | HK$51 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.67 (HK$37) | HK$15 | + 142% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.14 (HK$17) | HK$29 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (HK$213) | HK$322 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 19% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| United States | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $53 (HK$414) | HK$406 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (HK$220) | HK$207 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $194 (HK$1,520) | HK$1,780 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $92 (HK$722) | HK$925 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (HK$104) | HK$168 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.55 (HK$44) | HK$52 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (HK$51) | HK$59 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $524 (HK$4,115) | HK$3,953 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (HK$1.54) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $57 (HK$450) | HK$992 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (HK$77) | HK$62 | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 18% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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