- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 106% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 106% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$90 (Mex$ 234) | Mex$ 118 | + 98% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$37 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 95 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$46 (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 66 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$26 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 19 | + 264% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$32 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 31 | + 170% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$23 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 20 | + 210% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$88 (Mex$ 230) | Mex$ 62 | + 273% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$34 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 37 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$26 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 24 | + 186% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$15 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 21 | + 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$150 (Mex$ 390) | Mex$ 223 | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$15 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 25 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$18 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 20 | + 126% | |
| Housing | + 363% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 363% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$42,537 (Mex$ 110,467) | Mex$ 19,628 | + 463% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$29,798 (Mex$ 77,384) | Mex$ 10,435 | + 642% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,272 (Mex$ 3,305) | Mex$ 1,611 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$26,010 (Mex$ 67,547) | Mex$ 11,823 | + 471% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$17,671 (Mex$ 45,892) | Mex$ 6,623 | + 593% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$674 (Mex$ 1,751) | Mex$ 1,609 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$200 (Mex$ 518) | Mex$ 383 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$4,596 (Mex$ 11,937) | Mex$ 8,103 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,128 (Mex$ 2,930) | Mex$ 1,993 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$75 (Mex$ 195) | Mex$ 104 | + 88% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$70 (Mex$ 182) | Mex$ 89 | + 105% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 53% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$588 (Mex$ 1,527) | Mex$ 801 | + 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$356 (Mex$ 924) | Mex$ 660 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$625 (Mex$ 1,624) | Mex$ 1,491 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,173 (Mex$ 3,046) | Mex$ 1,287 | + 137% | |
| Transportation | + 121% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 121% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$204,266 (Mex$ 530,477) | Mex$ 312,016 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$15 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 19 | + 108% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$529 (Mex$ 1,373) | Mex$ 466 | + 195% | |
| Personal Care | + 95% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 95% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$59 (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 77 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$87 (Mex$ 226) | Mex$ 186 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$343 (Mex$ 891) | Mex$ 543 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$50 (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 68 | + 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$43 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 49 | + 128% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$49 (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 53 | + 141% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$13 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 28 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$25 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 29 | + 129% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$277 (Mex$ 720) | Mex$ 123 | + 485% | |
| Entertainment | + 133% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 133% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$381 (Mex$ 988) | Mex$ 383 | + 158% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$196 (Mex$ 510) | Mex$ 136 | + 273% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$807 (Mex$ 2,096) | Mex$ 1,187 | + 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$861 (Mex$ 2,235) | Mex$ 742 | + 201% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$118 (Mex$ 307) | Mex$ 102 | + 200% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$44 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 55 | + 111% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$64 (Mex$ 165) | Mex$ 45 | + 269% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | HK$3,242 (Mex$ 8,421) | Mex$ 10,347 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.33 (Mex$ 3.44) | Mex$ 2.31 | + 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$901 (Mex$ 2,340) | Mex$ 715 | + 227% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$58 (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 52 | + 188% | |
| TOTAL | + 187% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,988 prices entered by 1,525 different people.
Cost of living in Hong Kong is 187% more expensive than in Mexico
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