Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 43% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Hong Kong | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$93 (4,941 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$44 (2,342 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$47 (2,511 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 (1,340 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$34 (1,820 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$22 (1,188 ₦) | 989 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$131 (6,944 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$30 (1,603 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$20 (1,056 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$18 (939 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 156% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$143 (7,545 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$18 (930 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$15 (799 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Housing | + 230% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 230% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Hong Kong | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$46,171 (2,442,540 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | + 306% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$31,877 (1,686,360 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | + 389% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,513 (80,049 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 273% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$26,465 (1,400,065 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | + 338% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$17,967 (950,494 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | + 415% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$835 (44,177 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 478% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$280 (14,806 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,518 (291,895 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 176% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,938 (102,538 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$91 (4,833 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 166% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$96 (5,102 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 51% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Hong Kong | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$727 (38,464 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 304% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$340 (17,978 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$659 (34,842 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,297 (68,626 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Transportation | + 182% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 182% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Hong Kong | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$225,372 (11,922,612 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$21 (1,107 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 507% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$602 (31,846 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 282% | |
| Personal Care | + 130% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 130% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Hong Kong | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$57 (3,030 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 476% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$110 (5,815 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 225% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$407 (21,545 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$83 (4,403 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 240% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$46 (2,413 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 120% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$51 (2,681 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 119% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$13 (701 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$18 (936 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$322 (17,055 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 946% | |
| Entertainment | + 181% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 181% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Hong Kong | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$409 (21,623 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 306% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$199 (10,504 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,780 (94,164 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | + 379% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$987 (52,198 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 429% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$120 (6,350 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 554% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$47 (2,468 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 314% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$67 (3,533 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 510% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,953 (209,097 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.03 (55 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 122% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$775 (40,983 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$61 (3,226 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 544% | |
| TOTAL | + 159% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 787 prices entered by 108 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 159% more expensive than in Nigeria
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