- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- Spain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 39% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$91 (€10) | €12 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$37 (€4.17) | €7 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$46 (€5.15) | €3.51 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$26 (€2.90) | €0.89 | + 226% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$32 (€3.58) | €2.49 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$23 (€2.59) | €1.73 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$88 (€10) | €5.60 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$34 (€3.77) | €1.79 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$26 (€2.90) | €1.06 | + 175% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$15 (€1.67) | €0.82 | + 103% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$150 (€17) | €6 | + 169% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$15 (€1.71) | €1.56 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$18 (€1.96) | €0.94 | + 108% | |
| Housing | + 173% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 173% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$42,706 (€4,762) | €1,287 | + 270% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$29,973 (€3,342) | €891 | + 275% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,272 (€142) | €130 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$26,521 (€2,957) | €839 | + 253% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$17,858 (€1,991) | €630 | + 216% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$674 (€75) | €93 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$197 (€22) | €31 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$4,596 (€513) | €361 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,128 (€126) | €80 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$75 (€8) | €7 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$69 (€8) | €11 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 18% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$588 (€66) | €74 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$356 (€40) | €29 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$625 (€70) | €80 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,173 (€131) | €95 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 19% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$204,266 (€22,778) | €19,621 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$15 (€1.68) | €1.26 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$519 (€58) | €49 | + 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 26% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$59 (€7) | €6 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$87 (€10) | €4.68 | + 107% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$343 (€38) | €57 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$50 (€5.57) | €4.48 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$43 (€4.78) | €2.51 | + 90% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$49 (€5.47) | €2.87 | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$13 (€1.47) | €1.28 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$25 (€2.84) | €1.60 | + 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$277 (€31) | €13 | + 135% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 51% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$381 (€42) | €31 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$196 (€22) | €17 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$807 (€90) | €68 | + 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$861 (€96) | €46 | + 108% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$118 (€13) | €8 | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$44 (€4.93) | €2.11 | + 133% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$64 (€7) | €4.18 | + 70% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | HK$4,468 (€498) | €470 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.33 (€0.15) | €0.19 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$901 (€100) | €44 | + 127% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$58 (€6) | €5.10 | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 77% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 77% more expensive than in Spain
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