Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 185% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 185% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$79 (₨1,545) | ₨441 | + 251% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$38 (₨745) | ₨682 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$46 (₨896) | ₨269 | + 233% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$24 (₨470) | ₨115 | + 310% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$30 (₨582) | ₨152 | + 281% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$25 (₨485) | ₨86 | + 463% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$94 (₨1,852) | ₨730 | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$26 (₨509) | ₨149 | + 242% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$18 (₨347) | ₨53 | + 560% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$18 (₨358) | ₨304 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$225 (₨4,402) | ₨1,613 | + 173% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$16 (₨305) | ₨130 | + 134% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$20 (₨394) | ₨81 | + 389% | |
| Housing | + 596% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 596% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$43,964 (₨861,925) | ₨68,178 | + 1164% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$30,022 (₨588,598) | ₨38,848 | + 1415% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,720 (₨33,728) | ₨11,046 | + 205% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$23,518 (₨461,072) | ₨53,451 | + 763% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,433 (₨302,561) | ₨33,101 | + 814% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,290 (₨25,292) | ₨9,791 | + 158% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$160 (₨3,137) | ₨2,408 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$4,979 (₨97,611) | ₨45,353 | + 115% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,219 (₨23,890) | ₨22,152 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$69 (₨1,343) | ₨767 | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$91 (₨1,780) | ₨518 | + 243% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 73% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$715 (₨14,024) | ₨3,232 | + 334% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$315 (₨6,167) | ₨5,463 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$732 (₨14,350) | ₨9,871 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,269 (₨24,885) | ₨6,396 | + 289% | |
| Transportation | + 192% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 192% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$232,888 (₨4,565,867) | ₨2,677,660 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (₨329) | ₨106 | + 210% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$610 (₨11,968) | ₨2,392 | + 400% | |
| Personal Care | + 188% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 188% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$51 (₨995) | ₨250 | + 297% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$122 (₨2,388) | ₨778 | + 207% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$443 (₨8,680) | ₨1,865 | + 366% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$62 (₨1,223) | ₨577 | + 112% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$44 (₨862) | ₨370 | + 133% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$51 (₨1,004) | ₨526 | + 91% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$18 (₨352) | ₨185 | + 90% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$21 (₨417) | ₨156 | + 167% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$278 (₨5,452) | ₨515 | + 959% | |
| Entertainment | + 120% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 120% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$343 (₨6,718) | ₨2,013 | + 234% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$195 (₨3,820) | ₨1,512 | + 153% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,088 (₨21,330) | ₨2,928 | + 629% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$881 (₨17,276) | ₨3,842 | + 350% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$102 (₨2,009) | ₨1,548 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 (₨909) | ₨492 | + 85% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$68 (₨1,340) | ₨457 | + 193% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,548 (₨69,564) | ₨75,858 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.17 (₨23) | ₨41 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$852 (₨16,709) | ₨3,814 | + 338% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (₨1,219) | ₨282 | + 332% | |
| TOTAL | + 279% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,912 prices entered by 576 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 279% more expensive than in Pakistan
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