Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 18% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$78 (€8) | €14 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$38 (€4.02) | €8 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$44 (€4.71) | €3.40 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$23 (€2.45) | €0.82 | + 197% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$29 (€3.09) | €2.34 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$22 (€2.34) | €1.63 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$92 (€10) | €6 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$24 (€2.58) | €1.66 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$17 (€1.84) | €1.12 | + 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$17 (€1.82) | €0.88 | + 106% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$230 (€24) | €7 | + 267% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$15 (€1.56) | €1.61 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$19 (€1.97) | €0.86 | + 128% | |
| 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$42,306 (€4,484) | €1,212 | + 270% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$31,492 (€3,338) | €767 | + 335% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,664 (€176) | €107 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$23,566 (€2,498) | €755 | + 231% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,226 (€1,614) | €537 | + 200% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,385 (€147) | €78 | + 89% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$142 (€15) | €29 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,312 (€563) | €345 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,366 (€145) | €91 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$69 (€7) | €7 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$94 (€10) | €10 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 10% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$704 (€75) | €75 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$314 (€33) | €31 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$728 (€77) | €77 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,295 (€137) | €85 | + 61% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 37% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$243,567 (€25,817) | €23,234 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (€1.75) | €1.22 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$613 (€65) | €42 | + 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 36% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$49 (€5.21) | €6 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$132 (€14) | €6 | + 117% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$463 (€49) | €59 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$59 (€6) | €4.10 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$39 (€4.08) | €2.42 | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$53 (€5.59) | €2.95 | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$18 (€1.91) | €1.39 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$21 (€2.23) | €1.96 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$265 (€28) | €15 | + 94% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 39% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$359 (€38) | €29 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$186 (€20) | €16 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,027 (€109) | €48 | + 127% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$866 (€92) | €41 | + 125% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$101 (€11) | €9 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 (€4.84) | €2.53 | + 91% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$69 (€7) | €3.91 | + 87% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,416 (€362) | €477 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.21 (€0.13) | €0.22 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$893 (€95) | €47 | + 101% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (€7) | €4.91 | + 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 75% more expensive than in Spain
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