Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 45% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Hong Kong | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$96 (€12) | €16 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$45 (€5.58) | €8 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$46 (€5.78) | €3.52 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$26 (€3.21) | €0.87 | + 267% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$36 (€4.48) | €2.47 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$24 (€2.96) | €1.79 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$131 (€16) | €6 | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$31 (€3.88) | €1.88 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$20 (€2.50) | €1.19 | + 110% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$19 (€2.37) | €0.96 | + 147% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$143 (€18) | €7 | + 158% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$18 (€2.20) | €1.81 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$17 (€2.10) | €0.92 | + 130% | |
| Housing | + 268% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 268% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Hong Kong | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$49,142 (€6,149) | €1,180 | + 421% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$34,716 (€4,344) | €773 | + 462% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,299 (€163) | €127 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$28,175 (€3,526) | €734 | + 380% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$18,653 (€2,334) | €551 | + 324% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$852 (€107) | €78 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$259 (€32) | €29 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$4,093 (€512) | €362 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$2,108 (€264) | €101 | + 161% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$91 (€11) | €7 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$88 (€11) | €11 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 32% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Hong Kong | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$708 (€89) | €76 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$338 (€42) | €30 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$628 (€79) | €80 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,283 (€161) | €91 | + 77% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 73% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Hong Kong | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$353,772 (€44,268) | €24,546 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$21 (€2.69) | €1.78 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$610 (€76) | €41 | + 87% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 57% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Hong Kong | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$57 (€7) | €6 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$110 (€14) | €6 | + 118% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$407 (€51) | €58 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$83 (€10) | €4.01 | + 159% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$44 (€5.45) | €2.61 | + 109% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$51 (€6) | €2.74 | + 132% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$13 (€1.66) | €1.51 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$22 (€2.78) | €1.70 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$322 (€40) | €17 | + 141% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 73% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Hong Kong | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$409 (€51) | €32 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$198 (€25) | €16 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,780 (€223) | €50 | + 347% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$987 (€123) | €43 | + 185% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$166 (€21) | €10 | + 106% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$51 (€6) | €2.71 | + 136% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$66 (€8) | €4.16 | + 100% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,953 (€495) | €443 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.03 (€0.13) | €0.20 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$775 (€97) | €45 | + 116% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$61 (€8) | €4.99 | + 54% | |
| TOTAL | + 126% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 07, 2022.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 126% more expensive than in Spain
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