- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 77% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$91 (4,243 ₦) | 2,358 ₦ | + 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$38 (1,750 ₦) | 2,009 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$45 (2,105 ₦) | 945 ₦ | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 (1,181 ₦) | 891 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$34 (1,582 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$24 (1,132 ₦) | 634 ₦ | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$88 (4,108 ₦) | 2,069 ₦ | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$31 (1,426 ₦) | 1,160 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$25 (1,143 ₦) | 918 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$16 (720 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 116% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$159 (7,366 ₦) | 2,423 ₦ | + 204% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$15 (675 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$17 (809 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 120% | |
| Housing | + 345% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 345% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$42,945 (1,995,157 ₦) | 374,034 ₦ | + 433% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$29,880 (1,388,161 ₦) | 313,093 ₦ | + 343% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,220 (56,669 ₦) | 30,732 ₦ | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$26,957 (1,252,367 ₦) | 216,395 ₦ | + 479% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$18,381 (853,952 ₦) | 113,871 ₦ | + 650% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$836 (38,857 ₦) | 18,911 ₦ | + 105% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$190 (8,823 ₦) | 6,931 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$4,443 (206,432 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$951 (44,173 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$93 (4,336 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 280% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$70 (3,270 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 120% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 77% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$598 (27,800 ₦) | 6,922 ₦ | + 302% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$341 (15,836 ₦) | 11,004 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$636 (29,553 ₦) | 17,547 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,195 (55,521 ₦) | 30,237 ₦ | + 84% | |
| Transportation | + 122% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 122% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$197,499 (9,175,537 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$15 (716 ₦) | 152 ₦ | + 371% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$518 (24,082 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 136% | |
| Personal Care | + 110% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 110% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$61 (2,843 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$87 (4,045 ₦) | 1,894 ₦ | + 114% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$367 (17,068 ₦) | 7,666 ₦ | + 123% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$63 (2,937 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 108% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$43 (1,984 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$49 (2,257 ₦) | 1,358 ₦ | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$15 (689 ₦) | 382 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$24 (1,112 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 128% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$269 (12,516 ₦) | 1,562 ₦ | + 701% | |
| Entertainment | + 138% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 138% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$396 (18,382 ₦) | 5,380 ₦ | + 242% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$202 (9,365 ₦) | 3,270 ₦ | + 186% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,031 (47,880 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 175% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$863 (40,080 ₦) | 14,287 ₦ | + 181% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$119 (5,506 ₦) | 2,654 ₦ | + 107% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$44 (2,030 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$63 (2,943 ₦) | 559 ₦ | + 427% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | HK$4,074 (189,285 ₦) | 178,066 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.20 (56 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$889 (41,283 ₦) | 14,754 ₦ | + 180% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$59 (2,747 ₦) | 461 ₦ | + 496% | |
| TOTAL | + 178% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,896 prices entered by 428 different people.
Cost of living in Hong Kong is 178% more expensive than in Nigeria
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