- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 156% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 156% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$91 (₨1,624) | ₨561 | + 189% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$38 (₨682) | ₨654 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$49 (₨874) | ₨222 | + 293% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 (₨453) | ₨108 | + 321% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$35 (₨623) | ₨122 | + 410% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$24 (₨431) | ₨81 | + 431% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$99 (₨1,762) | ₨601 | + 193% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$33 (₨590) | ₨157 | + 275% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$25 (₨440) | ₨40 | + 998% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$15 (₨271) | ₨283 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$167 (₨2,969) | ₨2,980 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$15 (₨262) | ₨117 | + 125% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$17 (₨307) | ₨57 | + 439% | |
| Housing | + 627% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 627% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$42,591 (₨759,132) | ₨55,913 | + 1258% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$29,139 (₨519,374) | ₨35,841 | + 1349% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,179 (₨21,023) | ₨8,271 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$27,151 (₨483,929) | ₨45,604 | + 961% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$18,439 (₨328,649) | ₨28,662 | + 1047% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$713 (₨12,712) | ₨7,054 | + 80% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$191 (₨3,411) | ₨2,745 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$4,281 (₨76,308) | ₨41,233 | + 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$951 (₨16,947) | ₨11,254 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$86 (₨1,540) | ₨504 | + 206% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$71 (₨1,260) | ₨1,031 | + 22% | |
| Clothes | + 108% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 108% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$609 (₨10,856) | ₨2,511 | + 332% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$341 (₨6,085) | ₨3,906 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$670 (₨11,945) | ₨6,587 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,195 (₨21,301) | ₨5,399 | + 295% | |
| Transportation | + 154% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 154% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$201,343 (₨3,588,689) | ₨2,201,860 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$16 (₨277) | ₨92 | + 200% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$535 (₨9,539) | ₨2,619 | + 264% | |
| Personal Care | + 168% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 168% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$61 (₨1,091) | ₨241 | + 352% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$87 (₨1,552) | ₨774 | + 100% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$364 (₨6,492) | ₨2,396 | + 171% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$63 (₨1,127) | ₨458 | + 146% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$43 (₨765) | ₨326 | + 135% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$49 (₨866) | ₨361 | + 140% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$15 (₨264) | ₨156 | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$25 (₨453) | ₨111 | + 308% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$263 (₨4,687) | ₨585 | + 701% | |
| Entertainment | + 118% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 118% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$441 (₨7,865) | ₨1,463 | + 438% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$202 (₨3,593) | ₨1,197 | + 200% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,227 (₨21,870) | ₨3,978 | + 450% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$899 (₨16,031) | ₨3,261 | + 392% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$123 (₨2,196) | ₨1,228 | + 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$45 (₨796) | ₨400 | + 99% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$64 (₨1,132) | ₨548 | + 107% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | HK$3,854 (₨68,689) | ₨57,507 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.13 (₨20) | ₨50 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$889 (₨15,838) | ₨3,895 | + 307% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$59 (₨1,054) | ₨275 | + 284% | |
| TOTAL | + 255% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,900 prices entered by 855 different people.
Cost of living in Hong Kong is 255% more expensive than in Pakistan
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