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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$89 (4,067 ₦) | 2,386 ₦ | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$39 (1,797 ₦) | 1,947 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$45 (2,083 ₦) | 947 ₦ | + 120% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 (1,163 ₦) | 911 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$34 (1,547 ₦) | 575 ₦ | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$21 (976 ₦) | 700 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$90 (4,115 ₦) | 2,135 ₦ | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$29 (1,350 ₦) | 1,160 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$24 (1,112 ₦) | 782 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$16 (724 ₦) | 298 ₦ | + 143% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$172 (7,904 ₦) | 2,318 ₦ | + 241% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$15 (680 ₦) | 372 ₦ | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$18 (819 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 128% | |
| Housing | + 308% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 308% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$42,342 (1,943,659 ₦) | 366,119 ₦ | + 431% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$28,805 (1,322,279 ₦) | 255,550 ₦ | + 417% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,318 (60,490 ₦) | 27,273 ₦ | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$27,713 (1,272,134 ₦) | 260,974 ₦ | + 387% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$18,273 (838,786 ₦) | 174,928 ₦ | + 380% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$708 (32,485 ₦) | 13,154 ₦ | + 147% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$186 (8,530 ₦) | 8,041 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$3,612 (165,823 ₦) | 106,635 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$867 (39,784 ₦) | 33,761 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$77 (3,522 ₦) | 1,602 ₦ | + 120% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$76 (3,501 ₦) | 2,092 ₦ | + 67% | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 72% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$599 (27,475 ₦) | 8,333 ₦ | + 230% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$354 (16,239 ₦) | 11,637 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$752 (34,523 ₦) | 17,226 ₦ | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,130 (51,872 ₦) | 28,300 ₦ | + 83% | |
| Transportation | + 155% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 155% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$193,260 (8,871,412 ₦) | 3,130,190 ₦ | + 183% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$16 (733 ₦) | 149 ₦ | + 391% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$529 (24,293 ₦) | 10,263 ₦ | + 137% | |
| Personal Care | + 100% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 100% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$65 (2,979 ₦) | 1,910 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$87 (3,996 ₦) | 2,106 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$402 (18,434 ₦) | 7,619 ₦ | + 142% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$57 (2,631 ₦) | 1,463 ₦ | + 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$43 (1,970 ₦) | 1,231 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$49 (2,230 ₦) | 1,272 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$15 (668 ₦) | 335 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$22 (1,007 ₦) | 469 ₦ | + 115% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$252 (11,577 ₦) | 2,328 ₦ | + 397% | |
| Entertainment | + 138% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 138% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$454 (20,847 ₦) | 4,816 ₦ | + 333% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$203 (9,320 ₦) | 3,347 ₦ | + 178% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,039 (47,675 ₦) | 15,421 ₦ | + 209% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$813 (37,300 ₦) | 15,117 ₦ | + 147% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$124 (5,678 ₦) | 2,456 ₦ | + 131% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$45 (2,048 ₦) | 1,445 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$64 (2,915 ₦) | 644 ₦ | + 353% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | HK$3,938 (180,780 ₦) | 136,721 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.16 (53 ₦) | 62 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$1,049 (48,171 ₦) | 16,510 ₦ | + 192% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$61 (2,790 ₦) | 464 ₦ | + 501% | |
| TOTAL | + 175% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 175% more expensive than in Nigeria
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