Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 36% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Hong Kong | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$90 (CHF 11) | CHF 28 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$41 (CHF 4.87) | CHF 15 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$47 (CHF 5.55) | CHF 11 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$26 (CHF 3.08) | CHF 1.59 | + 94% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$34 (CHF 4.00) | CHF 7 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$27 (CHF 3.19) | CHF 3.84 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$86 (CHF 10) | CHF 10 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$28 (CHF 3.37) | CHF 3.54 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$24 (CHF 2.85) | CHF 2.48 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$17 (CHF 2.01) | CHF 2.15 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$181 (CHF 21) | CHF 17 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$19 (CHF 2.28) | CHF 2.84 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$19 (CHF 2.21) | CHF 2.55 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 52% more expensive than in Switzerland | ||||
| Hong Kong | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$46,026 (CHF 5,448) | CHF 2,801 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$30,346 (CHF 3,592) | CHF 2,188 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,455 (CHF 172) | CHF 210 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$28,233 (CHF 3,342) | CHF 1,906 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$20,315 (CHF 2,405) | CHF 1,233 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,027 (CHF 122) | CHF 113 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$305 (CHF 36) | CHF 43 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$4,563 (CHF 540) | CHF 494 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,414 (CHF 167) | CHF 132 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$102 (CHF 12) | CHF 15 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$100 (CHF 12) | CHF 29 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 33% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Hong Kong | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$649 (CHF 77) | CHF 121 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$383 (CHF 45) | CHF 68 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$674 (CHF 80) | CHF 134 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,430 (CHF 169) | CHF 209 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 9% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Hong Kong | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$229,387 (CHF 27,154) | CHF 29,281 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$18 (CHF 2.11) | CHF 1.61 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$610 (CHF 72) | CHF 89 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 34% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Hong Kong | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$62 (CHF 7) | CHF 17 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$122 (CHF 14) | CHF 24 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$491 (CHF 58) | CHF 116 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$81 (CHF 10) | CHF 5.58 | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$49 (CHF 5.79) | CHF 5.25 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$48 (CHF 5.72) | CHF 5.32 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$13 (CHF 1.51) | CHF 3.74 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$18 (CHF 2.15) | CHF 4.30 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$372 (CHF 44) | CHF 49 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 22% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Hong Kong | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$384 (CHF 46) | CHF 78 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$216 (CHF 26) | CHF 36 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,977 (CHF 234) | CHF 177 | + 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$1,056 (CHF 125) | CHF 118 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$106 (CHF 13) | CHF 18 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 (CHF 5.47) | CHF 5.63 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$67 (CHF 8) | CHF 7 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$4,185 (CHF 495) | CHF 504 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.02 (CHF 0.12) | CHF 0.41 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$847 (CHF 100) | CHF 113 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$59 (CHF 7) | CHF 8 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is about the same as in Switzerland
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