Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 130% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 130% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Hong Kong | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$84 (8,386 ₦) | 2,119 ₦ | + 296% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$44 (4,432 ₦) | 3,174 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$45 (4,522 ₦) | 2,563 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$22 (2,208 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$34 (3,348 ₦) | 1,270 ₦ | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$28 (2,770 ₦) | 991 ₦ | + 180% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$90 (8,938 ₦) | 2,753 ₦ | + 225% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$36 (3,639 ₦) | 2,293 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$32 (3,215 ₦) | 1,917 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$14 (1,442 ₦) | 657 ₦ | + 119% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$164 (16,344 ₦) | 4,267 ₦ | + 283% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$19 (1,894 ₦) | 750 ₦ | + 153% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$20 (1,998 ₦) | 678 ₦ | + 195% | |
| Housing | + 329% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 329% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Hong Kong | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$42,005 (4,194,794 ₦) | 451,523 ₦ | + 829% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$25,084 (2,504,987 ₦) | 228,437 ₦ | + 997% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$2,121 (211,847 ₦) | 65,443 ₦ | + 224% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$24,661 (2,462,724 ₦) | 514,982 ₦ | + 378% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,684 (1,566,235 ₦) | 466,568 ₦ | + 236% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,558 (155,550 ₦) | 126,232 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$174 (17,350 ₦) | 19,590 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$4,586 (457,990 ₦) | 190,281 ₦ | + 141% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,267 (126,482 ₦) | 71,787 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$103 (10,325 ₦) | 3,559 ₦ | + 190% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$100 (9,952 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 108% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 108% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Hong Kong | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$470 (46,907 ₦) | 12,848 ₦ | + 265% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$404 (40,323 ₦) | 18,978 ₦ | + 112% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$559 (55,779 ₦) | 36,493 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$979 (97,760 ₦) | 69,715 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 107% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 107% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Hong Kong | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$198,889 (19,862,073 ₦) | 5,616,260 ₦ | + 254% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$23 (2,331 ₦) | 485 ₦ | + 380% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$465 (46,395 ₦) | 30,349 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 84% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 84% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Hong Kong | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$35 (3,522 ₦) | 936 ₦ | + 276% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$102 (10,197 ₦) | 8,438 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$351 (35,063 ₦) | 16,919 ₦ | + 107% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$66 (6,628 ₦) | 2,431 ₦ | + 173% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$29 (2,914 ₦) | 2,005 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$32 (3,190 ₦) | 1,872 ₦ | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$15 (1,494 ₦) | 779 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$21 (2,123 ₦) | 794 ₦ | + 167% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$165 (16,498 ₦) | 1,771 ₦ | + 832% | |
| Entertainment | + 152% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 152% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Hong Kong | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$312 (31,122 ₦) | 12,066 ₦ | + 158% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$206 (20,616 ₦) | 8,082 ₦ | + 155% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$450 (44,935 ₦) | 13,012 ₦ | + 245% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$925 (92,355 ₦) | 45,534 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$133 (13,260 ₦) | 6,738 ₦ | + 97% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$44 (4,402 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 193% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$54 (5,419 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 442% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,000 (299,595 ₦) | 49,403 ₦ | + 506% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$936 (93,472 ₦) | 18,133 ₦ | + 415% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$74 (7,371 ₦) | 1,413 ₦ | + 422% | |
| TOTAL | + 193% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 775 prices entered by 141 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2023.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 193% more expensive than in Nigeria
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