Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 13% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Hong Kong | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$91 (¥1,357) | ¥1,140 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$42 (¥625) | ¥728 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$48 (¥705) | ¥418 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$26 (¥380) | ¥210 | + 81% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$33 (¥495) | ¥275 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$28 (¥416) | ¥668 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$118 (¥1,753) | ¥1,129 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$31 (¥455) | ¥710 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$26 (¥383) | ¥393 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$17 (¥245) | ¥255 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$157 (¥2,336) | ¥1,985 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$18 (¥268) | ¥206 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$17 (¥253) | ¥211 | + 20% | |
| Housing | + 168% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 168% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Hong Kong | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$45,755 (¥678,903) | ¥217,328 | + 212% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$31,261 (¥463,840) | ¥126,162 | + 268% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,406 (¥20,857) | ¥16,068 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$31,738 (¥470,928) | ¥132,665 | + 255% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$20,623 (¥305,994) | ¥77,507 | + 295% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$974 (¥14,455) | ¥9,982 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$256 (¥3,804) | ¥4,119 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$4,284 (¥63,564) | ¥42,816 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,352 (¥20,066) | ¥15,187 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$97 (¥1,433) | ¥663 | + 116% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$97 (¥1,438) | ¥1,759 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 34% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Hong Kong | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$727 (¥10,788) | ¥7,849 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$358 (¥5,317) | ¥3,745 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$682 (¥10,116) | ¥8,707 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,297 (¥19,248) | ¥16,382 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| 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$225,372 (¥3,344,043) | ¥2,749,320 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$19 (¥284) | ¥144 | + 97% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$600 (¥8,902) | ¥11,441 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Hong Kong | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$57 (¥850) | ¥700 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$110 (¥1,631) | ¥1,350 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$396 (¥5,876) | ¥5,760 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$73 (¥1,077) | ¥2,342 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$49 (¥730) | ¥937 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$51 (¥752) | ¥540 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$13 (¥192) | ¥142 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$18 (¥262) | ¥247 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$322 (¥4,784) | ¥2,858 | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 25% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Hong Kong | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$371 (¥5,506) | ¥4,449 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$205 (¥3,038) | ¥3,459 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,824 (¥27,066) | ¥16,372 | + 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$1,044 (¥15,489) | ¥3,771 | + 311% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$112 (¥1,655) | ¥1,130 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$47 (¥692) | ¥520 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$69 (¥1,017) | ¥517 | + 97% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,953 (¥58,647) | ¥56,570 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.03 (¥15) | ¥49 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$806 (¥11,964) | ¥9,121 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$63 (¥940) | ¥554 | + 70% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 57% more expensive than in Japan
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