- 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$92 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (HK$59) | HK$37 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.62 (HK$36) | HK$44 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (HK$7) | HK$24 | - 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.23 (HK$25) | HK$36 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.00 (HK$31) | HK$28 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (HK$49) | HK$81 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (HK$27) | HK$35 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.63 (HK$13) | HK$25 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.06 (HK$24) | HK$14 | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (HK$116) | HK$139 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (HK$15) | HK$16 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (HK$17) | HK$16 | + 7% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in United States is 45% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,028 (HK$15,926) | HK$42,125 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,571 (HK$12,336) | HK$30,122 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (HK$1,390) | HK$1,214 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,580 (HK$12,404) | HK$24,825 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,118 (HK$8,778) | HK$17,335 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $123 (HK$969) | HK$685 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (HK$378) | HK$195 | + 94% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $337 (HK$2,648) | HK$5,026 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (HK$942) | HK$1,018 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (HK$87) | HK$75 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (HK$178) | HK$69 | + 159% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 4% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (HK$374) | HK$568 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (HK$350) | HK$325 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (HK$670) | HK$627 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $116 (HK$908) | HK$1,068 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 1% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,028 (HK$172,961) | HK$215,301 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (HK$5.85) | HK$15 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (HK$667) | HK$523 | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 37% 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) | $18 (HK$145) | HK$76 | + 91% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (HK$877) | HK$318 | + 176% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (HK$53) | HK$43 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (HK$28) | HK$39 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.05 (HK$40) | HK$64 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.45 (HK$27) | HK$14 | + 97% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (HK$15) | HK$19 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (HK$163) | HK$247 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 12% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (HK$347) | HK$359 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (HK$195) | HK$196 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $166 (HK$1,307) | HK$856 | + 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (HK$622) | HK$887 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (HK$90) | HK$106 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.85 (HK$38) | HK$44 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.83 (HK$46) | HK$63 | - 27% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (HK$3,371) | HK$3,478 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.29 (HK$2.31) | HK$0.96 | + 141% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (HK$419) | HK$912 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (HK$62) | HK$57 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 23% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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