Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$80 (¥1,068) | ¥954 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$39 (¥520) | ¥699 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$45 (¥603) | ¥444 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$23 (¥309) | ¥200 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$29 (¥382) | ¥253 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$22 (¥293) | ¥622 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$92 (¥1,229) | ¥903 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$25 (¥340) | ¥771 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$17 (¥225) | ¥384 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$19 (¥249) | ¥306 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$226 (¥3,028) | ¥1,331 | + 127% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$14 (¥192) | ¥199 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$19 (¥251) | ¥226 | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 80% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$43,249 (¥578,418) | ¥268,095 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$30,827 (¥412,286) | ¥150,794 | + 173% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,664 (¥22,258) | ¥23,880 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$23,247 (¥310,908) | ¥140,127 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$14,902 (¥199,297) | ¥77,433 | + 157% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,385 (¥18,522) | ¥12,855 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$142 (¥1,902) | ¥4,197 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,230 (¥69,942) | ¥63,991 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,310 (¥17,525) | ¥10,809 | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$69 (¥917) | ¥901 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$89 (¥1,186) | ¥2,418 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 11% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$680 (¥9,097) | ¥6,941 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$309 (¥4,128) | ¥4,416 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$733 (¥9,801) | ¥8,088 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,233 (¥16,497) | ¥12,131 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 5% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$245,322 (¥3,280,990) | ¥2,676,280 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (¥221) | ¥136 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$597 (¥7,985) | ¥10,384 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 6% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$49 (¥658) | ¥1,225 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$132 (¥1,770) | ¥1,626 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$413 (¥5,524) | ¥6,148 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$59 (¥788) | ¥812 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$40 (¥530) | ¥655 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$54 (¥723) | ¥501 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$12 (¥164) | ¥170 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$22 (¥299) | ¥229 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$265 (¥3,550) | ¥2,983 | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 9% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$368 (¥4,922) | ¥3,633 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$190 (¥2,545) | ¥3,657 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$918 (¥12,283) | ¥12,969 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$857 (¥11,463) | ¥6,422 | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$106 (¥1,416) | ¥1,122 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$45 (¥600) | ¥445 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$68 (¥915) | ¥556 | + 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,416 (¥45,693) | ¥52,544 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.17 (¥16) | ¥40 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$864 (¥11,551) | ¥9,497 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (¥828) | ¥525 | + 58% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 28% more expensive than in Japan
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