Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 7% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Hong Kong | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$95 (¥1,573) | ¥1,510 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$45 (¥741) | ¥760 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$45 (¥744) | ¥442 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$24 (¥398) | ¥221 | + 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$36 (¥600) | ¥344 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$19 (¥322) | ¥626 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$116 (¥1,918) | ¥855 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$28 (¥459) | ¥1,035 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$18 (¥295) | ¥461 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$14 (¥224) | ¥271 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$144 (¥2,385) | ¥1,299 | + 84% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$17 (¥275) | ¥205 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$16 (¥259) | ¥227 | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 151% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 151% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Hong Kong | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$47,353 (¥785,408) | ¥218,917 | + 259% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$34,716 (¥575,811) | ¥128,457 | + 348% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,299 (¥21,547) | ¥27,749 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$28,175 (¥467,313) | ¥187,909 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$17,576 (¥291,524) | ¥76,748 | + 280% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$575 (¥9,545) | ¥19,268 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$257 (¥4,270) | ¥4,419 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$6,546 (¥108,580) | ¥43,152 | + 152% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$2,108 (¥34,971) | ¥17,240 | + 103% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$91 (¥1,515) | ¥1,196 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$87 (¥1,448) | ¥3,024 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 67% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Hong Kong | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$680 (¥11,279) | ¥6,406 | + 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$385 (¥6,388) | ¥3,885 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$666 (¥11,040) | ¥8,497 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,283 (¥21,279) | ¥10,842 | + 96% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Hong Kong | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$392,784 (¥6,514,840) | ¥3,145,430 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$23 (¥377) | ¥167 | + 126% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$543 (¥9,013) | ¥13,986 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 12% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Hong Kong | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$57 (¥950) | ¥2,137 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$110 (¥1,823) | ¥1,967 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$407 (¥6,755) | ¥4,294 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$83 (¥1,380) | ¥677 | + 104% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$44 (¥722) | ¥635 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$51 (¥841) | ¥529 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$15 (¥251) | ¥195 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$29 (¥479) | ¥192 | + 149% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$322 (¥5,347) | ¥3,899 | + 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 17% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Hong Kong | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$406 (¥6,734) | ¥3,808 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$207 (¥3,437) | ¥3,606 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,780 (¥29,523) | ¥9,510 | + 210% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$925 (¥15,345) | ¥6,842 | + 124% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$168 (¥2,791) | ¥1,086 | + 157% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$52 (¥870) | ¥566 | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$59 (¥978) | ¥564 | + 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,953 (¥65,558) | ¥106,060 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.03 (¥17) | ¥56 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$992 (¥16,459) | ¥12,147 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (¥1,023) | ¥602 | + 70% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 47% more expensive than in Japan
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