Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Spain
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| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 5% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Hong Kong | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$80 (€9) | €18 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$50 (€5.46) | €10 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$39 (€4.26) | €3.90 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 (€2.74) | €1.04 | + 162% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$30 (€3.35) | €3.11 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$25 (€2.72) | €2.13 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$98 (€11) | €7 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$30 (€3.35) | €2.02 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$20 (€2.19) | €1.57 | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$18 (€2.00) | €1.16 | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$210 (€23) | €7 | + 231% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$16 (€1.78) | €2.04 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$19 (€2.07) | €1.02 | + 103% | |
| Housing | + 124% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 124% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Hong Kong | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$39,730 (€4,380) | €1,485 | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$27,196 (€2,998) | €1,020 | + 194% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$2,632 (€290) | €115 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$19,653 (€2,167) | €982 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$13,702 (€1,511) | €700 | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$799 (€88) | €83 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$189 (€21) | €24 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$3,504 (€386) | €322 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,032 (€114) | €94 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$104 (€11) | €7 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$78 (€9) | €12 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is about the same as in Spain | ||||
| Hong Kong | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$609 (€67) | €76 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$310 (€34) | €34 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$705 (€78) | €87 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,097 (€121) | €89 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 76% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Hong Kong | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$296,078 (€32,641) | €26,727 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$24 (€2.68) | €1.50 | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$561 (€62) | €28 | + 124% | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 64% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Hong Kong | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$353 (€39) | €10 | + 308% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$88 (€10) | €8 | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$493 (€54) | €56 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$40 (€4.41) | €4.19 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$24 (€2.61) | €2.60 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$68 (€7) | €3.00 | + 149% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$19 (€2.08) | €1.83 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$23 (€2.51) | €2.12 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$176 (€19) | €17 | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 42% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Hong Kong | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$337 (€37) | €36 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$199 (€22) | €17 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$500 (€55) | €52 | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$554 (€61) | €51 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$165 (€18) | €11 | + 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$40 (€4.43) | €3.05 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$60 (€7) | €4.83 | + 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$25,000 (€2,756) | €478 | + 476% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.00 (€0.11) | €0.36 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$634 (€70) | €54 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$102 (€11) | €5.73 | + 96% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 16, 2025.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 62% more expensive than in Spain
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