Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$91 (¥1,270) | ¥1,030 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$40 (¥560) | ¥723 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$37 (¥523) | ¥464 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 (¥354) | ¥214 | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$31 (¥439) | ¥284 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$21 (¥290) | ¥501 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$92 (¥1,295) | ¥1,191 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$21 (¥296) | ¥734 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$16 (¥223) | ¥385 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$13 (¥187) | ¥257 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$198 (¥2,772) | ¥1,788 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$17 (¥243) | ¥217 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$17 (¥234) | ¥244 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 124% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 124% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$45,287 (¥634,373) | ¥229,251 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$31,679 (¥443,752) | ¥119,039 | + 273% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,153 (¥16,154) | ¥14,600 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$26,258 (¥367,817) | ¥136,696 | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$17,654 (¥247,297) | ¥114,972 | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$803 (¥11,250) | ¥10,415 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$187 (¥2,616) | ¥3,500 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$3,894 (¥54,549) | ¥40,095 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$744 (¥10,425) | ¥10,420 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$84 (¥1,179) | ¥803 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$86 (¥1,204) | ¥1,906 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 9% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$583 (¥8,164) | ¥5,921 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$309 (¥4,329) | ¥4,587 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$830 (¥11,625) | ¥8,447 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,065 (¥14,917) | ¥12,915 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$201,611 (¥2,824,164) | ¥2,936,380 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (¥242) | ¥143 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$477 (¥6,677) | ¥9,719 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 8% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$71 (¥988) | ¥1,375 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$87 (¥1,224) | ¥807 | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$366 (¥5,132) | ¥8,290 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$59 (¥820) | ¥543 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$43 (¥597) | ¥696 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$47 (¥659) | ¥558 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$11 (¥158) | ¥186 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$22 (¥302) | ¥229 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$253 (¥3,542) | ¥2,634 | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 29% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$402 (¥5,630) | ¥3,927 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$201 (¥2,817) | ¥3,170 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,036 (¥14,511) | ¥10,399 | + 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$1,006 (¥14,093) | ¥7,477 | + 88% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$119 (¥1,665) | ¥1,286 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$43 (¥598) | ¥495 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$48 (¥675) | ¥522 | + 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,834 (¥53,707) | ¥47,253 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.02 (¥14) | ¥26 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$849 (¥11,891) | ¥8,663 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$59 (¥827) | ¥480 | + 72% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 36% more expensive than in Japan
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