- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 155% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 155% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$90 (₨1,531) | ₨528 | + 190% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$37 (₨637) | ₨604 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$46 (₨785) | ₨214 | + 266% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$26 (₨442) | ₨108 | + 310% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$32 (₨546) | ₨121 | + 352% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$23 (₨396) | ₨82 | + 385% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$88 (₨1,504) | ₨437 | + 244% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$34 (₨576) | ₨153 | + 277% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$26 (₨443) | ₨40 | + 1014% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$15 (₨255) | ₨314 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$150 (₨2,555) | ₨2,141 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$15 (₨260) | ₨117 | + 122% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$18 (₨298) | ₨55 | + 440% | |
| Housing | + 617% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 617% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$42,537 (₨723,610) | ₨57,018 | + 1169% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$29,798 (₨506,899) | ₨35,866 | + 1313% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,272 (₨21,646) | ₨7,949 | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$26,010 (₨442,465) | ₨44,615 | + 892% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$17,671 (₨300,611) | ₨25,314 | + 1088% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$674 (₨11,469) | ₨6,795 | + 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$200 (₨3,395) | ₨2,652 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$4,596 (₨78,193) | ₨39,920 | + 96% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,128 (₨19,194) | ₨11,091 | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$75 (₨1,277) | ₨499 | + 156% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$70 (₨1,189) | ₨947 | + 26% | |
| Clothes | + 94% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 94% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$588 (₨10,005) | ₨2,542 | + 294% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$356 (₨6,050) | ₨4,026 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$625 (₨10,636) | ₨6,025 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,173 (₨19,951) | ₨5,302 | + 276% | |
| Transportation | + 164% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 164% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$204,266 (₨3,474,865) | ₨1,796,100 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$15 (₨256) | ₨89 | + 189% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$529 (₨8,996) | ₨2,526 | + 256% | |
| Personal Care | + 179% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 179% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$59 (₨1,011) | ₨227 | + 345% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$87 (₨1,481) | ₨639 | + 132% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$343 (₨5,836) | ₨2,133 | + 174% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$50 (₨850) | ₨444 | + 92% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$43 (₨730) | ₨268 | + 173% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$49 (₨834) | ₨340 | + 145% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$13 (₨224) | ₨142 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$25 (₨433) | ₨109 | + 298% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$277 (₨4,716) | ₨627 | + 652% | |
| Entertainment | + 148% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 148% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$381 (₨6,473) | ₨1,501 | + 331% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$196 (₨3,338) | ₨1,126 | + 197% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$807 (₨13,728) | ₨3,688 | + 272% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$861 (₨14,640) | ₨3,095 | + 373% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$118 (₨2,012) | ₨526 | + 283% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$44 (₨752) | ₨391 | + 92% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$64 (₨1,082) | ₨548 | + 98% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | HK$3,242 (₨55,160) | ₨54,726 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.33 (₨23) | ₨29 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$901 (₨15,326) | ₨3,850 | + 298% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$58 (₨985) | ₨182 | + 442% | |
| TOTAL | + 267% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 267% more expensive than in Pakistan
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