Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 98% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 98% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$88 (4,416 ₦) | 1,860 ₦ | + 137% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$40 (2,001 ₦) | 1,680 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$42 (2,089 ₦) | 861 ₦ | + 143% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$24 (1,202 ₦) | 749 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$25 (1,240 ₦) | 561 ₦ | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$17 (839 ₦) | 653 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$90 (4,503 ₦) | 1,870 ₦ | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$22 (1,117 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$17 (853 ₦) | 585 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$15 (764 ₦) | 324 ₦ | + 136% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$199 (9,941 ₦) | 2,970 ₦ | + 235% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$16 (796 ₦) | 336 ₦ | + 137% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$15 (762 ₦) | 355 ₦ | + 115% | |
| Housing | + 344% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 344% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$44,692 (2,234,371 ₦) | 441,012 ₦ | + 407% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$31,516 (1,575,641 ₦) | 261,408 ₦ | + 503% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,134 (56,675 ₦) | 20,149 ₦ | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$24,081 (1,203,906 ₦) | 222,496 ₦ | + 441% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$16,197 (809,783 ₦) | 217,542 ₦ | + 272% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$846 (42,304 ₦) | 10,810 ₦ | + 291% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$185 (9,236 ₦) | 7,298 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$4,211 (210,534 ₦) | 62,156 ₦ | + 239% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$923 (46,132 ₦) | 29,341 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$94 (4,705 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 371% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$80 (4,015 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 301% | |
| Clothes | + 112% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 112% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$559 (27,924 ₦) | 5,049 ₦ | + 453% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$300 (14,976 ₦) | 10,356 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$742 (37,111 ₦) | 10,731 ₦ | + 246% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,065 (53,237 ₦) | 15,987 ₦ | + 233% | |
| Transportation | + 158% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 158% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$247,879 (12,392,623 ₦) | 2,324,530 ₦ | + 433% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (851 ₦) | 146 ₦ | + 483% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$501 (25,061 ₦) | 13,522 ₦ | + 85% | |
| Personal Care | + 125% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 125% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$53 (2,650 ₦) | 748 ₦ | + 254% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$87 (4,370 ₦) | 4,995 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$390 (19,515 ₦) | 6,486 ₦ | + 201% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$48 (2,424 ₦) | 1,123 ₦ | + 116% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$37 (1,859 ₦) | 764 ₦ | + 143% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$51 (2,549 ₦) | 930 ₦ | + 174% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$12 (600 ₦) | 311 ₦ | + 93% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$21 (1,025 ₦) | 396 ₦ | + 159% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$282 (14,099 ₦) | 2,354 ₦ | + 499% | |
| Entertainment | + 173% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 173% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$392 (19,589 ₦) | 4,367 ₦ | + 349% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$201 (10,056 ₦) | 3,670 ₦ | + 174% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$373 (18,662 ₦) | 10,334 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$830 (41,497 ₦) | 26,560 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$116 (5,796 ₦) | 2,914 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$40 (1,980 ₦) | 1,230 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$59 (2,938 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 703% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,834 (191,682 ₦) | 70,572 ₦ | + 172% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.02 (51 ₦) | 20 ₦ | + 153% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$903 (45,128 ₦) | 13,946 ₦ | + 224% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$59 (2,968 ₦) | 454 ₦ | + 554% | |
| TOTAL | + 201% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,892 prices entered by 279 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2020.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 201% more expensive than in Nigeria
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