Cost of living in United States compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (HK$116) | HK$81 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (HK$63) | HK$39 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.21 (HK$33) | HK$46 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (HK$7) | HK$23 | - 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.97 (HK$23) | HK$28 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.09 (HK$32) | HK$23 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (HK$49) | HK$93 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.27 (HK$25) | HK$25 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.65 (HK$13) | HK$16 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.13 (HK$24) | HK$18 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (HK$111) | HK$218 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.99 (HK$15) | HK$14 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.98 (HK$15) | HK$17 | - 12% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in United States is 43% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,225 (HK$17,246) | HK$42,980 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,566 (HK$12,137) | HK$31,252 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $176 (HK$1,362) | HK$1,589 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,571 (HK$12,179) | HK$22,533 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,133 (HK$8,783) | HK$14,549 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $108 (HK$837) | HK$1,115 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $48 (HK$371) | HK$131 | + 183% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $272 (HK$2,109) | HK$4,914 | - 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (HK$966) | HK$1,240 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (HK$83) | HK$69 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (HK$167) | HK$93 | + 79% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 13% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (HK$367) | HK$667 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (HK$339) | HK$317 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (HK$672) | HK$730 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $110 (HK$851) | HK$1,068 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 16% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,425 (HK$181,597) | HK$242,405 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.67 (HK$5.16) | HK$16 | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $77 (HK$597) | HK$570 | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (HK$57) | HK$47 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (HK$137) | HK$250 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (HK$857) | HK$392 | + 118% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (HK$52) | HK$58 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.45 (HK$27) | HK$40 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.06 (HK$39) | HK$53 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.62 (HK$28) | HK$12 | + 131% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.83 (HK$14) | HK$22 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (HK$167) | HK$248 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 4% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (HK$352) | HK$351 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (HK$196) | HK$189 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $214 (HK$1,658) | HK$659 | + 152% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $80 (HK$622) | HK$875 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (HK$95) | HK$114 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.97 (HK$39) | HK$44 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.82 (HK$45) | HK$71 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $401 (HK$3,105) | HK$3,417 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.43 (HK$3.32) | HK$1.14 | + 192% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (HK$402) | HK$823 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (HK$65) | HK$60 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 24% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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