- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 4% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$91 (¥1,318) | ¥1,054 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$38 (¥548) | ¥698 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$47 (¥685) | ¥436 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$26 (¥370) | ¥205 | + 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$35 (¥500) | ¥285 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$24 (¥352) | ¥777 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$88 (¥1,276) | ¥910 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$31 (¥443) | ¥697 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$25 (¥355) | ¥414 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$16 (¥225) | ¥265 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$158 (¥2,287) | ¥1,538 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$15 (¥212) | ¥203 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$17 (¥251) | ¥198 | + 27% | |
| Housing | + 133% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 133% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$43,095 (¥622,085) | ¥231,808 | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$29,874 (¥431,234) | ¥125,591 | + 243% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,200 (¥17,315) | ¥21,159 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$26,950 (¥389,028) | ¥113,754 | + 242% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$18,445 (¥266,261) | ¥74,885 | + 256% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$713 (¥10,295) | ¥12,611 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$190 (¥2,742) | ¥4,134 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$4,443 (¥64,141) | ¥55,558 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$951 (¥13,725) | ¥16,830 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$93 (¥1,347) | ¥693 | + 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$70 (¥1,016) | ¥1,827 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 19% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$598 (¥8,638) | ¥6,829 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$341 (¥4,920) | ¥4,215 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$636 (¥9,183) | ¥8,321 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,195 (¥17,251) | ¥13,972 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$197,499 (¥2,850,957) | ¥2,590,890 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$15 (¥223) | ¥145 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$520 (¥7,504) | ¥11,257 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 16% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$61 (¥883) | ¥1,278 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$87 (¥1,257) | ¥1,016 | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$367 (¥5,303) | ¥3,622 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$63 (¥913) | ¥630 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$43 (¥617) | ¥707 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$49 (¥701) | ¥455 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$15 (¥214) | ¥137 | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$24 (¥346) | ¥217 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$269 (¥3,889) | ¥2,939 | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 10% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$396 (¥5,711) | ¥4,035 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$202 (¥2,910) | ¥3,358 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,031 (¥14,877) | ¥12,964 | + 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$863 (¥12,453) | ¥7,899 | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$119 (¥1,711) | ¥880 | + 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$44 (¥631) | ¥491 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$63 (¥914) | ¥560 | + 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | HK$4,074 (¥58,813) | ¥49,094 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.20 (¥17) | ¥56 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$889 (¥12,827) | ¥10,296 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$59 (¥854) | ¥468 | + 82% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 37% more expensive than in Japan
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