Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 38% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$91 (€11) | €13 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$40 (€4.67) | €7 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$37 (€4.36) | €3.24 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 (€2.95) | €0.83 | + 258% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$31 (€3.66) | €2.42 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$21 (€2.42) | €1.65 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$92 (€11) | €6 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$21 (€2.47) | €1.68 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$16 (€1.86) | €1.03 | + 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$13 (€1.56) | €0.84 | + 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$198 (€23) | €6 | + 262% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$17 (€2.03) | €1.58 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$17 (€1.95) | €0.84 | + 134% | |
| Housing | + 205% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 205% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$45,591 (€5,324) | €1,277 | + 317% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$31,395 (€3,667) | €828 | + 343% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,153 (€135) | €115 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$26,258 (€3,067) | €760 | + 303% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$17,654 (€2,062) | €551 | + 275% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$803 (€94) | €81 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$187 (€22) | €30 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$3,894 (€455) | €377 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$744 (€87) | €90 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$84 (€10) | €7 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$86 (€10) | €11 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 10% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$583 (€68) | €80 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$309 (€36) | €30 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$830 (€97) | €80 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,065 (€124) | €89 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 23% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$201,611 (€23,545) | €21,709 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (€2.02) | €1.32 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$477 (€56) | €45 | + 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 28% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$71 (€8) | €7 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$87 (€10) | €9 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$366 (€43) | €63 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$59 (€7) | €4.14 | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$43 (€4.97) | €2.62 | + 90% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$47 (€5.50) | €2.76 | + 99% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$11 (€1.32) | €1.52 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$22 (€2.52) | €1.69 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$253 (€30) | €14 | + 115% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 60% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$402 (€47) | €31 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$201 (€23) | €16 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,036 (€121) | €52 | + 133% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$1,006 (€117) | €44 | + 165% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$119 (€14) | €9 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$43 (€4.98) | €2.34 | + 113% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$48 (€5.63) | €4.03 | + 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,834 (€448) | €427 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.02 (€0.12) | €0.18 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$849 (€99) | €47 | + 112% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$59 (€7) | €4.96 | + 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 84% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 84% more expensive than in Spain
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