- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 95% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 95% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$91 (Mex$ 220) | Mex$ 119 | + 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$38 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 96 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$49 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 65 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 19 | + 230% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$35 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 31 | + 176% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$25 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 21 | + 191% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$99 (Mex$ 239) | Mex$ 64 | + 276% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$29 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 38 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$25 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 24 | + 147% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$16 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 22 | + 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$162 (Mex$ 391) | Mex$ 217 | + 80% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$15 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 25 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$17 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 20 | + 107% | |
| Housing | + 337% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 337% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$42,840 (Mex$ 103,653) | Mex$ 19,349 | + 436% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$29,225 (Mex$ 70,712) | Mex$ 10,195 | + 594% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,242 (Mex$ 3,005) | Mex$ 1,635 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$27,254 (Mex$ 65,942) | Mex$ 12,212 | + 440% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$18,334 (Mex$ 44,360) | Mex$ 6,850 | + 548% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$713 (Mex$ 1,726) | Mex$ 1,316 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$190 (Mex$ 459) | Mex$ 382 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$4,281 (Mex$ 10,359) | Mex$ 8,037 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$951 (Mex$ 2,301) | Mex$ 2,017 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$86 (Mex$ 209) | Mex$ 110 | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$71 (Mex$ 171) | Mex$ 79 | + 116% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 39% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$609 (Mex$ 1,474) | Mex$ 841 | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$341 (Mex$ 826) | Mex$ 674 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$670 (Mex$ 1,621) | Mex$ 1,522 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,195 (Mex$ 2,892) | Mex$ 1,328 | + 118% | |
| Transportation | + 109% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 109% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$201,343 (Mex$ 487,159) | Mex$ 318,986 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$16 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 19 | + 96% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$535 (Mex$ 1,295) | Mex$ 454 | + 185% | |
| Personal Care | + 86% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 86% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$61 (Mex$ 148) | Mex$ 77 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$87 (Mex$ 211) | Mex$ 181 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$364 (Mex$ 881) | Mex$ 545 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$63 (Mex$ 153) | Mex$ 72 | + 112% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$43 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 50 | + 107% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$49 (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 55 | + 112% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$15 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 28 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$25 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 30 | + 102% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$263 (Mex$ 636) | Mex$ 128 | + 398% | |
| Entertainment | + 124% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 124% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$441 (Mex$ 1,068) | Mex$ 379 | + 182% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$202 (Mex$ 488) | Mex$ 138 | + 253% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,227 (Mex$ 2,969) | Mex$ 1,217 | + 144% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$899 (Mex$ 2,176) | Mex$ 744 | + 192% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$123 (Mex$ 298) | Mex$ 103 | + 190% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$45 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 55 | + 98% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$64 (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 45 | + 243% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | HK$3,854 (Mex$ 9,324) | Mex$ 10,381 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.13 (Mex$ 2.73) | Mex$ 2.32 | + 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$889 (Mex$ 2,150) | Mex$ 756 | + 184% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$59 (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 52 | + 173% | |
| TOTAL | + 171% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,656 prices entered by 1,451 different people.
Cost of living in Hong Kong is 171% more expensive than in Mexico
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