Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 200% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 200% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Hong Kong | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$80 (₨2,884) | ₨916 | + 215% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$50 (₨1,785) | ₨1,082 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$39 (₨1,394) | ₨533 | + 161% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 (₨895) | ₨230 | + 289% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$30 (₨1,094) | ₨315 | + 247% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$25 (₨890) | ₨170 | + 425% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$98 (₨3,529) | ₨836 | + 322% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$30 (₨1,095) | ₨289 | + 280% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$20 (₨715) | ₨114 | + 526% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$18 (₨654) | ₨391 | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$210 (₨7,573) | ₨2,739 | + 176% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$16 (₨582) | ₨216 | + 169% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$19 (₨678) | ₨144 | + 371% | |
| Housing | + 665% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 665% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Hong Kong | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$39,730 (₨1,432,100) | ₨137,741 | + 940% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$27,196 (₨980,294) | ₨58,708 | + 1570% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,418 (₨51,126) | ₨21,580 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$19,653 (₨708,410) | ₨75,090 | + 843% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$13,702 (₨493,896) | ₨35,699 | + 1283% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$799 (₨28,798) | ₨17,044 | + 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$190 (₨6,836) | ₨2,308 | + 196% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$3,504 (₨126,313) | ₨58,431 | + 116% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,032 (₨37,213) | ₨29,384 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$104 (₨3,739) | ₨1,281 | + 192% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$78 (₨2,809) | ₨625 | + 350% | |
| Clothes | + 104% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 104% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Hong Kong | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$609 (₨21,937) | ₨4,832 | + 354% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$310 (₨11,174) | ₨9,004 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$705 (₨25,417) | ₨13,089 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,097 (₨39,551) | ₨13,255 | + 198% | |
| Transportation | + 267% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 267% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Hong Kong | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$295,916 (₨10,666,451) | ₨2,800,000 | + 281% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$24 (₨879) | ₨272 | + 223% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$550 (₨19,821) | ₨4,030 | + 392% | |
| Personal Care | + 238% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 238% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Hong Kong | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$116 (₨4,180) | ₨230 | + 1721% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$88 (₨3,172) | ₨838 | + 279% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$493 (₨17,761) | ₨3,307 | + 437% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$40 (₨1,442) | ₨1,222 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$24 (₨853) | ₨649 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$68 (₨2,442) | ₨557 | + 338% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$19 (₨680) | ₨396 | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$23 (₨821) | ₨217 | + 278% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$176 (₨6,361) | ₨495 | + 1185% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 42% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Hong Kong | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$337 (₨12,159) | ₨3,859 | + 215% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$199 (₨7,175) | ₨1,827 | + 293% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$500 (₨18,027) | ₨6,844 | + 163% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$554 (₨19,981) | ₨8,435 | + 137% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$165 (₨5,949) | ₨2,877 | + 107% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$41 (₨1,470) | ₨566 | + 160% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$60 (₨2,175) | ₨965 | + 125% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$25,000 (₨901,138) | ₨149,999 | + 501% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.00 (₨36) | ₨255 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$634 (₨22,861) | ₨5,305 | + 331% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$102 (₨3,673) | ₨637 | + 476% | |
| TOTAL | + 232% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,109 prices entered by 252 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 232% more expensive than in Pakistan
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