Cost of living in United States compared to Hong Kong
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| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 10% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| United States | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (HK$138) | HK$94 | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (HK$72) | HK$45 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.11 (HK$40) | HK$48 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.00 (HK$8) | HK$26 | - 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.40 (HK$27) | HK$36 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.45 (HK$35) | HK$24 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (HK$51) | HK$131 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.04 (HK$32) | HK$31 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.02 (HK$16) | HK$20 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.31 (HK$26) | HK$19 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (HK$123) | HK$143 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.29 (HK$18) | HK$18 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.51 (HK$20) | HK$15 | + 30% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in United States is 40% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| United States | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,572 (HK$20,179) | HK$47,065 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,972 (HK$15,472) | HK$33,800 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $199 (HK$1,564) | HK$1,299 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,776 (HK$13,934) | HK$28,141 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,351 (HK$10,601) | HK$18,273 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $134 (HK$1,053) | HK$852 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $56 (HK$440) | HK$259 | + 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $289 (HK$2,265) | HK$4,093 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $131 (HK$1,024) | HK$2,108 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (HK$100) | HK$91 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (HK$215) | HK$83 | + 159% | |
| 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) | $52 (HK$407) | HK$708 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (HK$355) | HK$338 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (HK$728) | HK$628 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $119 (HK$931) | HK$1,283 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 8% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| United States | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,206 (HK$197,760) | HK$192,105 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.14 (HK$9) | HK$21 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (HK$628) | HK$602 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 27% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| United States | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (HK$60) | HK$57 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (HK$146) | HK$110 | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $130 (HK$1,021) | HK$407 | + 151% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (HK$59) | HK$83 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.27 (HK$33) | HK$44 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.56 (HK$44) | HK$51 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.17 (HK$33) | HK$13 | + 147% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.07 (HK$16) | HK$22 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (HK$200) | HK$322 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 18% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| United States | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (HK$395) | HK$409 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (HK$211) | HK$198 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $195 (HK$1,533) | HK$1,780 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $85 (HK$668) | HK$987 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (HK$103) | HK$166 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.20 (HK$41) | HK$51 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (HK$49) | HK$66 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $497 (HK$3,897) | HK$3,953 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (HK$1.39) | HK$1.03 | + 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (HK$405) | HK$775 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (HK$72) | HK$61 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 01, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,349 prices entered by 2,708 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 23% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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