- Cost of Living
- United States
- Hong Kong
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 6% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (HK$110) | HK$90 | + 22% | |
| 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 | $4.58 (HK$36) | HK$50 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (HK$7) | HK$26 | - 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.19 (HK$25) | HK$35 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.01 (HK$31) | HK$26 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (HK$49) | HK$94 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.36 (HK$26) | HK$35 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.60 (HK$13) | HK$29 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.25 (HK$25) | HK$15 | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (HK$115) | HK$150 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (HK$15) | HK$15 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (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 | $2,033 (HK$15,937) | HK$41,937 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,560 (HK$12,230) | HK$30,353 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (HK$1,386) | HK$1,370 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,570 (HK$12,310) | HK$25,740 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,114 (HK$8,734) | HK$17,778 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $123 (HK$961) | HK$775 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (HK$376) | HK$206 | + 83% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $335 (HK$2,623) | HK$4,375 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (HK$932) | HK$1,262 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (HK$86) | HK$70 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (HK$176) | HK$68 | + 157% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 14% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (HK$371) | HK$649 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (HK$350) | HK$363 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (HK$667) | HK$638 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (HK$898) | HK$1,152 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 4% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,267 (HK$174,565) | HK$220,633 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (HK$5.96) | HK$15 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (HK$664) | HK$545 | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 28% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (HK$56) | HK$56 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (HK$147) | HK$91 | + 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $114 (HK$893) | HK$344 | + 160% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (HK$54) | HK$44 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.50 (HK$27) | HK$43 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.08 (HK$40) | HK$51 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.44 (HK$27) | HK$17 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (HK$15) | HK$25 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (HK$162) | HK$290 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 15% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (HK$349) | HK$389 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (HK$194) | HK$201 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $172 (HK$1,345) | HK$976 | + 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (HK$618) | HK$860 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (HK$90) | HK$110 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.84 (HK$38) | HK$44 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.84 (HK$46) | HK$64 | - 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (HK$3,363) | HK$3,376 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.32 (HK$2.54) | HK$1.45 | + 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (HK$415) | HK$922 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (HK$62) | HK$58 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 25% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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