Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 255% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 255% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Hong Kong | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$93 (₨2,296) | ₨519 | + 342% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$44 (₨1,088) | ₨742 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$47 (₨1,167) | ₨215 | + 443% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 (₨623) | ₨119 | + 421% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$34 (₨846) | ₨169 | + 399% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$22 (₨552) | ₨102 | + 443% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$131 (₨3,227) | ₨658 | + 390% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$30 (₨745) | ₨194 | + 283% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$20 (₨491) | ₨51 | + 855% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$18 (₨436) | ₨220 | + 98% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$143 (₨3,506) | ₨2,141 | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$18 (₨432) | ₨170 | + 154% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$15 (₨371) | ₨77 | + 380% | |
| Housing | + 830% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 830% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Hong Kong | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$46,171 (₨1,134,923) | ₨65,360 | + 1636% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$31,877 (₨783,565) | ₨44,450 | + 1663% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,513 (₨37,194) | ₨14,918 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$26,465 (₨650,538) | ₨47,849 | + 1260% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$17,967 (₨441,646) | ₨35,800 | + 1134% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$835 (₨20,527) | ₨10,123 | + 103% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$280 (₨6,880) | ₨2,270 | + 203% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,518 (₨135,629) | ₨53,975 | + 151% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,938 (₨47,644) | ₨18,356 | + 160% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$91 (₨2,246) | ₨851 | + 164% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$96 (₨2,370) | ₨797 | + 197% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 55% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Hong Kong | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$727 (₨17,872) | ₨4,868 | + 267% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$340 (₨8,353) | ₨7,670 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$659 (₨16,189) | ₨17,357 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,297 (₨31,887) | ₨8,106 | + 293% | |
| Transportation | + 117% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 117% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Hong Kong | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$225,372 (₨5,539,826) | ₨5,697,890 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$21 (₨515) | ₨146 | + 253% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$602 (₨14,797) | ₨4,073 | + 263% | |
| Personal Care | + 183% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 183% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Hong Kong | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$57 (₨1,408) | ₨237 | + 494% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$110 (₨2,702) | ₨572 | + 373% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$407 (₨10,011) | ₨1,768 | + 466% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$83 (₨2,046) | ₨1,267 | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$46 (₨1,121) | ₨575 | + 95% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$51 (₨1,246) | ₨371 | + 236% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$13 (₨326) | ₨352 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$18 (₨435) | ₨116 | + 274% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$322 (₨7,925) | ₨681 | + 1064% | |
| Entertainment | + 219% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 219% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Hong Kong | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$409 (₨10,047) | ₨2,016 | + 398% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$199 (₨4,881) | ₨1,908 | + 156% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,780 (₨43,753) | ₨2,708 | + 1516% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$987 (₨24,254) | ₨4,907 | + 394% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$120 (₨2,951) | ₨1,025 | + 188% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$47 (₨1,147) | ₨469 | + 145% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$67 (₨1,642) | ₨513 | + 220% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,953 (₨97,157) | ₨107,118 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.03 (₨25) | ₨4.02 | + 532% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$775 (₨19,043) | ₨4,729 | + 303% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$61 (₨1,499) | ₨237 | + 532% | |
| TOTAL | + 307% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 307% more expensive than in Pakistan
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