Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 192% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 192% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Hong Kong | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$87 (₨3,164) | ₨851 | + 272% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$46 (₨1,661) | ₨952 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$43 (₨1,548) | ₨348 | + 344% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$22 (₨806) | ₨168 | + 379% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$32 (₨1,148) | ₨282 | + 307% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$28 (₨1,013) | ₨250 | + 306% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$93 (₨3,391) | ₨1,139 | + 198% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$32 (₨1,168) | ₨290 | + 302% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$24 (₨868) | ₨122 | + 609% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$14 (₨494) | ₨549 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$151 (₨5,504) | ₨2,784 | + 98% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$20 (₨737) | ₨289 | + 155% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$21 (₨748) | ₨191 | + 291% | |
| Housing | + 816% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 816% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Hong Kong | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$47,547 (₨1,730,687) | ₨115,670 | + 1396% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$30,601 (₨1,113,874) | ₨70,950 | + 1470% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,595 (₨58,067) | ₨25,995 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$27,035 (₨984,084) | ₨59,502 | + 1554% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,335 (₨558,173) | ₨50,821 | + 998% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$481 (₨17,493) | ₨20,152 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$152 (₨5,527) | ₨2,097 | + 164% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,571 (₨202,774) | ₨71,636 | + 183% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,720 (₨62,598) | ₨23,262 | + 169% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$86 (₨3,115) | ₨1,718 | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$95 (₨3,469) | ₨1,977 | + 76% | |
| Clothes | + 120% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 120% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Hong Kong | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$411 (₨14,954) | ₨3,426 | + 337% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$364 (₨13,266) | ₨6,254 | + 112% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$441 (₨16,056) | ₨13,199 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$500 (₨18,200) | ₨8,569 | + 112% | |
| Transportation | + 198% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 198% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Hong Kong | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$343,002 (₨12,485,209) | ₨4,456,060 | + 180% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$22 (₨804) | ₨270 | + 198% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$488 (₨17,774) | ₨4,626 | + 284% | |
| Personal Care | + 82% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 82% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Hong Kong | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$48 (₨1,747) | ₨1,015 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$40 (₨1,456) | ₨1,391 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$300 (₨10,920) | ₨3,667 | + 198% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$66 (₨2,416) | ₨521 | + 363% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$34 (₨1,254) | ₨922 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$30 (₨1,092) | ₨736 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$15 (₨529) | ₨249 | + 113% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$25 (₨911) | ₨242 | + 276% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$91 (₨3,329) | ₨860 | + 287% | |
| Entertainment | + 155% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 155% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Hong Kong | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$251 (₨9,131) | ₨3,545 | + 158% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$219 (₨7,966) | ₨2,089 | + 281% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$450 (₨16,378) | ₨2,959 | + 454% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$843 (₨30,685) | ₨7,109 | + 332% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$145 (₨5,277) | ₨880 | + 500% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 (₨1,666) | ₨669 | + 149% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$51 (₨1,841) | ₨1,106 | + 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,000 (₨109,199) | ₨119,622 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨3.79 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$861 (₨31,324) | ₨3,764 | + 732% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$71 (₨2,602) | ₨415 | + 526% | |
| TOTAL | + 303% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,063 prices entered by 541 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 303% more expensive than in Pakistan
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