- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- Spain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 41% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$91 (€10) | €12 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$38 (€4.27) | €7 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$49 (€5.49) | €3.50 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 (€2.86) | €0.89 | + 223% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$35 (€3.92) | €2.46 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$25 (€2.82) | €1.73 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$99 (€11) | €5.55 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$29 (€3.27) | €1.81 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$25 (€2.77) | €1.07 | + 159% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$16 (€1.75) | €0.83 | + 110% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$162 (€18) | €6 | + 192% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$15 (€1.65) | €1.58 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$17 (€1.92) | €0.96 | + 101% | |
| Housing | + 171% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 171% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$42,840 (€4,803) | €1,297 | + 270% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$29,225 (€3,276) | €913 | + 259% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,242 (€139) | €130 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$27,254 (€3,055) | €857 | + 257% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$18,334 (€2,055) | €645 | + 219% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$713 (€80) | €92 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$190 (€21) | €29 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$4,281 (€480) | €366 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$951 (€107) | €82 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$86 (€10) | €7 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$71 (€8) | €11 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 17% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$609 (€68) | €75 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$341 (€38) | €29 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$670 (€75) | €81 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,195 (€134) | €94 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 22% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$201,343 (€22,572) | €19,323 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$16 (€1.74) | €1.27 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$535 (€60) | €49 | + 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 35% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$61 (€7) | €5.98 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$87 (€10) | €5.00 | + 95% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$364 (€41) | €55 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$63 (€7) | €4.73 | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$43 (€4.81) | €2.64 | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$49 (€5.45) | €2.84 | + 92% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$15 (€1.66) | €1.37 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$25 (€2.85) | €1.68 | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$263 (€29) | €13 | + 125% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 55% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$441 (€49) | €31 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$202 (€23) | €17 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,227 (€138) | €70 | + 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$899 (€101) | €46 | + 120% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$123 (€14) | €8 | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$45 (€5.00) | €2.14 | + 134% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$64 (€7) | €4.13 | + 72% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | HK$3,854 (€432) | €448 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.13 (€0.13) | €0.19 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$889 (€100) | €44 | + 127% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$59 (€7) | €5.11 | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 79% more expensive than in Spain
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