- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- Spain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 43% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$90 (€10) | €12 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$38 (€4.13) | €7 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$50 (€5.50) | €3.51 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 (€2.78) | €0.89 | + 213% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$35 (€3.81) | €2.50 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$28 (€3.09) | €1.72 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$91 (€10) | €5.66 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$36 (€3.92) | €1.76 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$30 (€3.30) | €1.07 | + 209% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$15 (€1.63) | €0.83 | + 96% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$150 (€16) | €6 | + 167% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$16 (€1.71) | €1.53 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$17 (€1.88) | €0.94 | + 101% | |
| Housing | + 170% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 170% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$42,192 (€4,622) | €1,273 | + 263% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$30,408 (€3,331) | €873 | + 281% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,370 (€150) | €133 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$25,305 (€2,772) | €829 | + 234% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$17,675 (€1,936) | €617 | + 214% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$775 (€85) | €94 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$207 (€23) | €30 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$4,610 (€505) | €369 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,262 (€138) | €81 | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$70 (€8) | €7 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$68 (€7) | €11 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 12% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$628 (€69) | €74 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$328 (€36) | €29 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$599 (€66) | €79 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,152 (€126) | €93 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 21% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$220,633 (€24,172) | €19,440 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$15 (€1.65) | €1.24 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$524 (€57) | €49 | + 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 31% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$55 (€6) | €7 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$91 (€10) | €4.66 | + 113% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$332 (€36) | €54 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$44 (€4.79) | €4.57 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$41 (€4.52) | €2.59 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$69 (€8) | €2.77 | + 172% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$17 (€1.86) | €1.25 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$25 (€2.79) | €1.59 | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$263 (€29) | €13 | + 127% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 50% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$391 (€43) | €30 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$199 (€22) | €17 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$884 (€97) | €70 | + 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$902 (€99) | €46 | + 114% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$108 (€12) | €8 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$44 (€4.81) | €2.10 | + 129% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$64 (€7) | €4.18 | + 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | HK$3,376 (€370) | €465 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.30 (€0.14) | €0.19 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$913 (€100) | €43 | + 131% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$58 (€6) | €5.10 | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 76% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,501 prices entered by 1,650 different people.
Cost of living in Hong Kong is 76% more expensive than in Spain
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