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| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (HK$112) | HK$92 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (HK$61) | HK$40 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.30 (HK$34) | HK$41 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (HK$7) | HK$26 | - 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.08 (HK$24) | HK$34 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.03 (HK$32) | HK$21 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (HK$49) | HK$92 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.39 (HK$27) | HK$21 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.70 (HK$13) | HK$16 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.32 (HK$26) | HK$15 | + 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (HK$114) | HK$193 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (HK$15) | HK$17 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.12 (HK$17) | HK$18 | - 6% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in United States is 46% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,162 (HK$16,930) | HK$44,905 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,565 (HK$12,257) | HK$31,145 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $180 (HK$1,407) | HK$1,122 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,537 (HK$12,035) | HK$26,867 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,094 (HK$8,567) | HK$17,996 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $119 (HK$932) | HK$736 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (HK$379) | HK$171 | + 122% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $306 (HK$2,398) | HK$3,912 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (HK$944) | HK$775 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (HK$85) | HK$84 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (HK$173) | HK$79 | + 118% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 12% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (HK$374) | HK$583 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (HK$341) | HK$336 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (HK$674) | HK$830 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $110 (HK$863) | HK$1,073 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in United States is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,765 (HK$178,248) | HK$201,611 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (HK$5.91) | HK$16 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $79 (HK$622) | HK$481 | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 20% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (HK$55) | HK$71 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (HK$146) | HK$87 | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (HK$852) | HK$367 | + 132% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (HK$50) | HK$59 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.41 (HK$27) | HK$43 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.78 (HK$37) | HK$47 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.48 (HK$27) | HK$11 | + 146% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.79 (HK$14) | HK$22 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (HK$162) | HK$249 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 19% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (HK$348) | HK$394 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (HK$192) | HK$203 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $207 (HK$1,622) | HK$1,036 | + 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (HK$585) | HK$812 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (HK$90) | HK$144 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.87 (HK$38) | HK$41 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.74 (HK$45) | HK$52 | - 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $411 (HK$3,215) | HK$3,834 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (HK$1.40) | HK$1.02 | + 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (HK$408) | HK$906 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (HK$61) | HK$62 | - 0% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 25% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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