Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 181% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 181% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$88 (₨1,878) | ₨577 | + 225% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$40 (₨851) | ₨658 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$42 (₨888) | ₨249 | + 257% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$24 (₨511) | ₨108 | + 372% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$25 (₨527) | ₨120 | + 338% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$17 (₨357) | ₨96 | + 272% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$90 (₨1,915) | ₨526 | + 264% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$22 (₨475) | ₨176 | + 170% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$17 (₨363) | ₨44 | + 719% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$15 (₨325) | ₨344 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$199 (₨4,227) | ₨1,632 | + 159% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$16 (₨338) | ₨126 | + 168% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$15 (₨324) | ₨57 | + 466% | |
| Housing | + 711% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 711% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$43,906 (₨933,460) | ₨60,758 | + 1436% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$31,516 (₨670,045) | ₨35,785 | + 1772% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,134 (₨24,101) | ₨9,753 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$24,081 (₨511,964) | ₨53,937 | + 849% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$16,197 (₨344,362) | ₨30,998 | + 1011% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$846 (₨17,990) | ₨7,631 | + 136% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$185 (₨3,928) | ₨2,510 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$4,211 (₨89,530) | ₨40,341 | + 122% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$923 (₨19,618) | ₨12,473 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$94 (₨2,001) | ₨609 | + 229% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$80 (₨1,707) | ₨649 | + 163% | |
| Clothes | + 133% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 133% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$559 (₨11,875) | ₨2,518 | + 372% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$300 (₨6,368) | ₨3,757 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$742 (₨15,782) | ₨6,430 | + 145% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,065 (₨22,639) | ₨5,127 | + 342% | |
| Transportation | + 202% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 202% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$247,879 (₨5,269,989) | ₨2,319,940 | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (₨362) | ₨115 | + 215% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$501 (₨10,657) | ₨2,310 | + 361% | |
| Personal Care | + 226% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 226% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$53 (₨1,127) | ₨235 | + 379% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$87 (₨1,858) | ₨426 | + 336% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$390 (₨8,299) | ₨1,378 | + 502% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$48 (₨1,031) | ₨435 | + 137% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$37 (₨791) | ₨332 | + 138% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$51 (₨1,084) | ₨311 | + 249% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$12 (₨255) | ₨207 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$21 (₨436) | ₨138 | + 216% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$282 (₨5,996) | ₨434 | + 1280% | |
| Entertainment | + 262% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 262% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$392 (₨8,330) | ₨1,566 | + 432% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$201 (₨4,276) | ₨1,256 | + 240% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$379 (₨8,058) | ₨3,430 | + 135% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$830 (₨17,646) | ₨3,673 | + 380% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$116 (₨2,465) | ₨792 | + 211% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$40 (₨842) | ₨348 | + 142% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$59 (₨1,249) | ₨516 | + 142% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,834 (₨81,513) | ₨50,116 | + 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.02 (₨22) | ₨4.30 | + 405% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$903 (₨19,191) | ₨4,335 | + 343% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$59 (₨1,262) | ₨215 | + 486% | |
| TOTAL | + 336% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 336% more expensive than in Pakistan
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