Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 181% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 181% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Hong Kong | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$76 (15,841 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 156% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$50 (10,262 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$39 (8,014 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 150% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 (5,145 ₦) | 1,143 ₦ | + 350% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$30 (6,290 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$25 (5,117 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 242% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$98 (20,291 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 242% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$30 (6,296 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$20 (4,111 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$18 (3,759 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 262% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$210 (43,538 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 354% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$16 (3,345 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 209% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$19 (3,897 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 195% | |
| Housing | + 235% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 235% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Hong Kong | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$39,730 (8,233,345 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | + 270% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$27,196 (5,635,851 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | + 324% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,418 (293,930 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$19,653 (4,072,750 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | + 382% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$13,702 (2,839,478 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | + 277% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$799 (165,566 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$190 (39,299 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$3,504 (726,189 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 88% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,032 (213,941 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$104 (21,498 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 880% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$78 (16,152 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 441% | |
| Clothes | + 374% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 374% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Hong Kong | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$609 (126,117 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 641% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$310 (64,239 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 310% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$705 (146,124 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 218% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,097 (227,384 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 355% | |
| Transportation | + 272% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 272% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Hong Kong | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$287,719 (59,624,264 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 1092% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$24 (5,041 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 388% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$555 (115,079 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | + 234% | |
| Personal Care | + 298% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 298% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Hong Kong | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$116 (24,031 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 494% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$88 (18,236 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 932% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$493 (102,112 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 480% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$40 (8,289 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$24 (4,906 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 180% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$68 (14,038 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 266% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$19 (3,909 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$23 (4,720 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 253% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$176 (36,568 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 907% | |
| Entertainment | + 266% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 266% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Hong Kong | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$337 (69,906 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$199 (41,249 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | + 273% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$500 (103,637 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 581% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$554 (114,875 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 173% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$165 (34,201 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 653% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$41 (8,452 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 154% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$60 (12,505 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 780% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$25,000 (5,180,772 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 1637% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.00 (208 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$634 (131,430 ₦) | 34,159 ₦ | + 285% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$102 (21,117 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 745% | |
| TOTAL | + 246% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 590 prices entered by 86 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 29, 2025.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 246% more expensive than in Nigeria
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