- Cost of Living
- United States
- Hong Kong
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 2% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (HK$110) | HK$91 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (HK$59) | HK$38 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.54 (HK$35) | HK$45 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (HK$7) | HK$25 | - 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.17 (HK$25) | HK$34 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.01 (HK$31) | HK$24 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (HK$49) | HK$88 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.33 (HK$26) | HK$31 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.60 (HK$13) | HK$25 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.44 (HK$27) | HK$16 | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (HK$115) | HK$159 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.91 (HK$15) | HK$15 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (HK$17) | HK$17 | - 4% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in United States is 47% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,043 (HK$15,959) | HK$42,945 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,581 (HK$12,351) | HK$29,880 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (HK$1,385) | HK$1,220 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,585 (HK$12,386) | HK$26,957 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,130 (HK$8,825) | HK$18,381 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $122 (HK$951) | HK$836 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (HK$373) | HK$190 | + 96% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $334 (HK$2,607) | HK$4,443 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (HK$929) | HK$951 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (HK$85) | HK$93 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (HK$175) | HK$70 | + 149% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 11% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (HK$369) | HK$598 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (HK$348) | HK$341 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (HK$666) | HK$636 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 (HK$894) | HK$1,195 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 2% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,353 (HK$174,654) | HK$197,499 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (HK$6) | HK$15 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (HK$664) | HK$518 | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 22% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (HK$55) | HK$61 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (HK$144) | HK$87 | + 66% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (HK$868) | HK$367 | + 136% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (HK$53) | HK$63 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.50 (HK$27) | HK$43 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.12 (HK$40) | HK$49 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.47 (HK$27) | HK$15 | + 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (HK$14) | HK$24 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (HK$160) | HK$269 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 14% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (HK$350) | HK$396 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (HK$194) | HK$202 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $173 (HK$1,352) | HK$1,031 | + 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (HK$619) | HK$863 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (HK$90) | HK$119 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.87 (HK$38) | HK$44 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.88 (HK$46) | HK$63 | - 27% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $425 (HK$3,323) | HK$4,074 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.34 (HK$2.64) | HK$1.20 | + 119% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (HK$419) | HK$889 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (HK$62) | HK$59 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 93,801 prices entered by 13,582 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 24% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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