- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- Spain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 33% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$98 (€10) | €12 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$36 (€3.72) | €7 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$40 (€4.16) | €3.64 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 (€2.61) | €0.88 | + 195% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$35 (€3.64) | €2.37 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$35 (€3.57) | €1.78 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$83 (€9) | €5.84 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$34 (€3.53) | €1.73 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$22 (€2.25) | €1.13 | + 99% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$15 (€1.52) | €0.81 | + 87% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$140 (€14) | €7 | + 108% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$16 (€1.65) | €1.51 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$17 (€1.76) | €0.91 | + 94% | |
| Housing | + 139% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 139% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$40,298 (€4,160) | €1,252 | + 232% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$29,348 (€3,030) | €860 | + 252% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,408 (€145) | €142 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$22,804 (€2,354) | €812 | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$16,378 (€1,691) | €570 | + 197% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$811 (€84) | €116 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$193 (€20) | €31 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$4,582 (€473) | €387 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,122 (€116) | €89 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$73 (€8) | €8 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$59 (€6) | €11 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 10% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$589 (€61) | €79 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$274 (€28) | €31 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$663 (€68) | €79 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,109 (€114) | €94 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 16% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$232,983 (€24,053) | €20,212 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$15 (€1.56) | €1.20 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$527 (€54) | €49 | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 11% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$54 (€5.62) | €6 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$76 (€8) | €4.94 | + 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$325 (€34) | €53 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$45 (€4.62) | €4.22 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$40 (€4.18) | €2.68 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$52 (€5.38) | €2.92 | + 84% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$14 (€1.49) | €1.26 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$21 (€2.21) | €1.71 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$253 (€26) | €13 | + 105% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 36% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$393 (€41) | €31 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$197 (€20) | €16 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,379 (€142) | €70 | + 102% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$937 (€97) | €50 | + 94% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$110 (€11) | €9 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$44 (€4.57) | €2.30 | + 99% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$71 (€7) | €4.67 | + 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | HK$3,478 (€359) | €469 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.38 (€0.14) | €0.27 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$827 (€85) | €45 | + 92% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$58 (€5.95) | €5.08 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 58% more expensive than in Spain
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