- Cost of Living
- United States
- Hong Kong
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | + 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 0% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (HK$109) | HK$93 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (HK$59) | HK$36 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.61 (HK$36) | HK$40 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (HK$7) | HK$24 | - 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.24 (HK$25) | HK$36 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.02 (HK$32) | HK$26 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (HK$49) | HK$86 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.40 (HK$27) | HK$32 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.67 (HK$13) | HK$22 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.94 (HK$23) | HK$14 | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (HK$115) | HK$140 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (HK$15) | HK$16 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (HK$17) | HK$15 | + 8% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in United States is 44% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,023 (HK$15,870) | HK$40,319 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,557 (HK$12,218) | HK$29,658 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $174 (HK$1,367) | HK$1,224 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,566 (HK$12,283) | HK$24,044 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,107 (HK$8,684) | HK$17,141 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $120 (HK$943) | HK$811 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (HK$376) | HK$177 | + 112% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $346 (HK$2,713) | HK$4,582 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (HK$953) | HK$993 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (HK$87) | HK$73 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (HK$177) | HK$70 | + 152% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 1% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (HK$370) | HK$613 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (HK$349) | HK$293 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (HK$670) | HK$625 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $118 (HK$926) | HK$1,128 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 1% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,003 (HK$172,612) | HK$213,438 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.72 (HK$5.65) | HK$15 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $86 (HK$678) | HK$527 | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 37% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (HK$57) | HK$59 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (HK$141) | HK$76 | + 85% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (HK$866) | HK$319 | + 172% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (HK$52) | HK$43 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.54 (HK$28) | HK$40 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.07 (HK$40) | HK$55 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.39 (HK$27) | HK$14 | + 87% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.84 (HK$14) | HK$20 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (HK$159) | HK$238 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 17% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (HK$346) | HK$362 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (HK$194) | HK$191 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $167 (HK$1,313) | HK$1,137 | + 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (HK$615) | HK$890 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (HK$90) | HK$109 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.78 (HK$37) | HK$44 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.72 (HK$45) | HK$63 | - 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (HK$3,368) | HK$3,478 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.28 (HK$2.21) | HK$1.71 | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (HK$414) | HK$824 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (HK$63) | HK$57 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 95,464 prices entered by 14,990 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 22% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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