Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 41% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$81 (CHF 9) | CHF 26 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$39 (CHF 4.48) | CHF 14 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$46 (CHF 5.32) | CHF 12 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$23 (CHF 2.69) | CHF 1.48 | + 81% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$28 (CHF 3.27) | CHF 7 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$23 (CHF 2.62) | CHF 3.81 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$93 (CHF 11) | CHF 11 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$25 (CHF 2.87) | CHF 3.79 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$16 (CHF 1.84) | CHF 2.37 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$18 (CHF 2.11) | CHF 1.82 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$218 (CHF 25) | CHF 14 | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$14 (CHF 1.63) | CHF 2.32 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$17 (CHF 2.01) | CHF 2.40 | - 16% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 37% more expensive than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$42,980 (CHF 4,941) | CHF 2,835 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$31,252 (CHF 3,593) | CHF 2,155 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,589 (CHF 183) | CHF 144 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$22,533 (CHF 2,590) | CHF 1,621 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$14,549 (CHF 1,672) | CHF 1,255 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,115 (CHF 128) | CHF 92 | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$131 (CHF 15) | CHF 41 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$4,914 (CHF 565) | CHF 465 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,240 (CHF 142) | CHF 118 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$69 (CHF 8) | CHF 16 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$93 (CHF 11) | CHF 29 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 35% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$667 (CHF 77) | CHF 109 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$317 (CHF 36) | CHF 60 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$730 (CHF 84) | CHF 126 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,068 (CHF 123) | CHF 173 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 7% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$242,405 (CHF 27,865) | CHF 27,071 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$16 (CHF 1.87) | CHF 1.51 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$570 (CHF 66) | CHF 80 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 33% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$47 (CHF 5.37) | CHF 14 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$250 (CHF 29) | CHF 46 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$392 (CHF 45) | CHF 85 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$58 (CHF 7) | CHF 5.10 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$40 (CHF 4.55) | CHF 4.41 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$53 (CHF 6) | CHF 4.76 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$12 (CHF 1.40) | CHF 3.28 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$22 (CHF 2.52) | CHF 4.12 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$248 (CHF 29) | CHF 35 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 28% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$351 (CHF 40) | CHF 77 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$189 (CHF 22) | CHF 36 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$659 (CHF 76) | CHF 159 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$875 (CHF 101) | CHF 110 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$114 (CHF 13) | CHF 17 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$44 (CHF 5.04) | CHF 5.05 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$71 (CHF 8) | CHF 7 | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,417 (CHF 393) | CHF 455 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.14 (CHF 0.13) | CHF 0.36 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$823 (CHF 95) | CHF 102 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$60 (CHF 7) | CHF 9 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 04, 2020.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 8% cheaper than in Switzerland
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