Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 65% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$91 (Mex$ 218) | Mex$ 158 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$41 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 108 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$37 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 57 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 20 | + 192% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$30 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 32 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$18 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 22 | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$85 (Mex$ 202) | Mex$ 67 | + 200% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$19 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 40 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$16 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 23 | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$14 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 22 | + 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$174 (Mex$ 415) | Mex$ 217 | + 92% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$17 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 28 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$17 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 20 | + 107% | |
| Housing | + 366% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 366% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$45,934 (Mex$ 109,653) | Mex$ 19,384 | + 466% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$31,334 (Mex$ 74,800) | Mex$ 8,949 | + 736% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,186 (Mex$ 2,832) | Mex$ 1,220 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$26,161 (Mex$ 62,450) | Mex$ 10,973 | + 469% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$17,015 (Mex$ 40,617) | Mex$ 5,824 | + 597% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$705 (Mex$ 1,683) | Mex$ 885 | + 90% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$190 (Mex$ 453) | Mex$ 388 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$3,895 (Mex$ 9,299) | Mex$ 7,613 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$744 (Mex$ 1,777) | Mex$ 1,993 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$79 (Mex$ 188) | Mex$ 102 | + 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$81 (Mex$ 194) | Mex$ 85 | + 127% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 30% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$559 (Mex$ 1,335) | Mex$ 855 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$294 (Mex$ 702) | Mex$ 633 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$810 (Mex$ 1,934) | Mex$ 1,517 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,065 (Mex$ 2,542) | Mex$ 1,215 | + 109% | |
| Transportation | + 87% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 87% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$201,611 (Mex$ 481,279) | Mex$ 325,472 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 20 | + 101% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$477 (Mex$ 1,138) | Mex$ 500 | + 127% | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 65% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$67 (Mex$ 160) | Mex$ 80 | + 101% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$87 (Mex$ 209) | Mex$ 222 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$377 (Mex$ 899) | Mex$ 562 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$45 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 68 | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$37 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 49 | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$54 (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 58 | + 124% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$12 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 30 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$21 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 30 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$253 (Mex$ 604) | Mex$ 180 | + 235% | |
| Entertainment | + 131% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 131% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$379 (Mex$ 905) | Mex$ 344 | + 163% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$215 (Mex$ 514) | Mex$ 139 | + 270% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,036 (Mex$ 2,473) | Mex$ 904 | + 174% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$1,019 (Mex$ 2,432) | Mex$ 657 | + 270% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$111 (Mex$ 266) | Mex$ 110 | + 141% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$41 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 59 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$59 (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 41 | + 243% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,834 (Mex$ 9,153) | Mex$ 9,700 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.02 (Mex$ 2.44) | Mex$ 1.55 | + 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$830 (Mex$ 1,982) | Mex$ 861 | + 130% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$59 (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 55 | + 156% | |
| TOTAL | + 159% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,936 prices entered by 1,561 different people.
Cost of living in Hong Kong is 159% more expensive than in Mexico
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