Cost of living in United States compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
Food | - 9% | |||
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Food in United States is 9% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
United States | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $21 (HK$161) | HK$91 | + 77% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (HK$93) | HK$48 | + 94% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.50 (HK$43) | HK$71 | - 39% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (HK$8) | HK$27 | - 69% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.97 (HK$39) | HK$32 | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.44 (HK$35) | HK$19 | + 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (HK$53) | HK$67 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.79 (HK$29) | HK$36 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.98 (HK$15) | HK$29 | - 47% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.97 (HK$31) | HK$48 | - 36% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (HK$139) | HK$387 | - 64% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.89 (HK$23) | HK$16 | + 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.61 (HK$20) | HK$23 | - 14% | |
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 | $2,773 (HK$21,585) | HK$49,091 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,031 (HK$15,809) | HK$35,644 | - 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $226 (HK$1,759) | HK$1,456 | + 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,068 (HK$16,097) | HK$27,767 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,456 (HK$11,334) | HK$18,903 | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $168 (HK$1,310) | HK$1,025 | + 28% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $59 (HK$462) | HK$174 | + 166% | |
40” flat screen tv | $248 (HK$1,932) | HK$3,504 | - 45% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $148 (HK$1,155) | HK$1,032 | + 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (HK$114) | HK$75 | + 52% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $34 (HK$261) | HK$80 | + 226% | |
Clothes | - 6% | |||
Clothes in United States is 6% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
United States | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 (HK$429) | HK$690 | - 38% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $51 (HK$394) | HK$356 | + 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (HK$817) | HK$725 | + 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $139 (HK$1,079) | HK$815 | + 32% | |
Transportation | - 2% | |||
Transportation in United States is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
United States | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,497 (HK$237,370) | HK$208,032 | + 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.93 (HK$7) | HK$25 | - 71% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $78 (HK$608) | HK$484 | + 26% | |
Personal Care | + 51% | |||
Personal Care in United States is 51% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
United States | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (HK$73) | HK$116 | - 37% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $22 (HK$168) | HK$88 | + 91% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $155 (HK$1,203) | HK$600 | + 101% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (HK$71) | HK$40 | + 76% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.26 (HK$41) | HK$24 | + 73% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (HK$54) | HK$68 | - 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.05 (HK$39) | HK$18 | + 116% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.43 (HK$19) | HK$23 | - 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $30 (HK$231) | HK$136 | + 70% | |
Entertainment | + 25% | |||
Entertainment in United States is 25% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
United States | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $61 (HK$473) | HK$306 | + 54% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $29 (HK$229) | HK$198 | + 15% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $216 (HK$1,683) | HK$500 | + 237% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $103 (HK$800) | HK$1,060 | - 25% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (HK$117) | HK$152 | - 23% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (HK$47) | HK$44 | + 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (HK$57) | HK$62 | - 8% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $491 (HK$3,818) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.55 (HK$4.26) | HK$0.99 | + 331% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $63 (HK$493) | HK$689 | - 28% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (HK$82) | HK$100 | - 17% | |
TOTAL | - 13% |

These prices were last updated on February 18, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 13% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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