Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 82% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$79 (3,866 ₦) | 2,394 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$38 (1,865 ₦) | 2,466 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$46 (2,243 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$24 (1,175 ₦) | 691 ₦ | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$30 (1,455 ₦) | 748 ₦ | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$25 (1,213 ₦) | 598 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$94 (4,633 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$26 (1,275 ₦) | 847 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$18 (867 ₦) | 849 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$18 (896 ₦) | 440 ₦ | + 104% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$225 (11,014 ₦) | 3,002 ₦ | + 267% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$16 (763 ₦) | 332 ₦ | + 130% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$20 (985 ₦) | 370 ₦ | + 166% | |
| Housing | + 274% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 274% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$43,964 (2,156,535 ₦) | 544,026 ₦ | + 296% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$30,022 (1,472,671 ₦) | 225,108 ₦ | + 554% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,720 (84,387 ₦) | 46,145 ₦ | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$23,518 (1,153,603 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 821% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,433 (757,006 ₦) | 212,528 ₦ | + 256% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,290 (63,280 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | + 198% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$160 (7,848 ₦) | 12,000 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$4,979 (244,224 ₦) | 101,717 ₦ | + 140% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,219 (59,772 ₦) | 32,387 ₦ | + 85% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$69 (3,360 ₦) | 1,607 ₦ | + 109% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$91 (4,454 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 345% | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 80% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$715 (35,088 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 428% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$315 (15,431 ₦) | 13,358 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$732 (35,903 ₦) | 20,347 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,269 (62,263 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | + 202% | |
| Transportation | + 104% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 104% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$232,888 (11,423,795 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (824 ₦) | 154 ₦ | + 437% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$610 (29,943 ₦) | 14,469 ₦ | + 107% | |
| Personal Care | + 92% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 92% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$51 (2,488 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$122 (5,975 ₦) | 2,713 ₦ | + 120% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$443 (21,718 ₦) | 17,133 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$62 (3,060 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 131% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$44 (2,156 ₦) | 920 ₦ | + 134% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$51 (2,511 ₦) | 1,753 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$18 (881 ₦) | 441 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$21 (1,044 ₦) | 510 ₦ | + 105% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$278 (13,640 ₦) | 2,472 ₦ | + 452% | |
| Entertainment | + 108% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 108% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$343 (16,809 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 188% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$195 (9,558 ₦) | 4,450 ₦ | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,088 (53,368 ₦) | 17,051 ₦ | + 213% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$881 (43,223 ₦) | 29,667 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$102 (5,028 ₦) | 2,510 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 (2,275 ₦) | 1,843 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$68 (3,352 ₦) | 400 ₦ | + 739% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,548 (174,050 ₦) | 141,264 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.17 (57 ₦) | 35 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$852 (41,806 ₦) | 17,955 ₦ | + 133% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (3,050 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 464% | |
| TOTAL | + 156% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,000 prices entered by 212 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 156% more expensive than in Nigeria
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