Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 40% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Hong Kong | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$90 (CHF 11) | CHF 25 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$45 (CHF 5.43) | CHF 15 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$44 (CHF 5.28) | CHF 13 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$23 (CHF 2.81) | CHF 1.69 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$32 (CHF 3.89) | CHF 8 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$19 (CHF 2.35) | CHF 3.99 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$116 (CHF 14) | CHF 12 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$28 (CHF 3.36) | CHF 3.53 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$18 (CHF 2.16) | CHF 2.30 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$17 (CHF 2.04) | CHF 1.93 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$142 (CHF 17) | CHF 14 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$17 (CHF 2.01) | CHF 2.32 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$16 (CHF 1.90) | CHF 2.56 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 44% more expensive than in Switzerland | ||||
| Hong Kong | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$47,353 (CHF 5,740) | CHF 3,420 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$34,716 (CHF 4,208) | CHF 2,523 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,299 (CHF 157) | CHF 186 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$28,175 (CHF 3,415) | CHF 1,913 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$18,653 (CHF 2,261) | CHF 1,464 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$877 (CHF 106) | CHF 102 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$259 (CHF 31) | CHF 50 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$4,093 (CHF 496) | CHF 489 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$2,108 (CHF 256) | CHF 106 | + 142% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$91 (CHF 11) | CHF 12 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$88 (CHF 11) | CHF 33 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 21% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Hong Kong | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$680 (CHF 82) | CHF 105 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$338 (CHF 41) | CHF 50 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$628 (CHF 76) | CHF 115 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,283 (CHF 156) | CHF 182 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 10% more expensive than in Switzerland | ||||
| Hong Kong | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$433,526 (CHF 52,551) | CHF 30,131 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$22 (CHF 2.71) | CHF 2.01 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$533 (CHF 65) | CHF 80 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 38% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Hong Kong | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$57 (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$110 (CHF 13) | CHF 35 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$407 (CHF 49) | CHF 130 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$83 (CHF 10) | CHF 5.29 | + 91% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$44 (CHF 5.28) | CHF 3.97 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$51 (CHF 6) | CHF 4.98 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$16 (CHF 1.97) | CHF 2.69 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$22 (CHF 2.69) | CHF 3.07 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$322 (CHF 39) | CHF 50 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 13% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Hong Kong | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$406 (CHF 49) | CHF 75 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$198 (CHF 24) | CHF 39 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,780 (CHF 216) | CHF 85 | + 153% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$987 (CHF 120) | CHF 113 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$166 (CHF 20) | CHF 17 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$51 (CHF 6) | CHF 5.13 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$66 (CHF 8) | CHF 7 | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,953 (CHF 479) | CHF 813 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.03 (CHF 0.13) | CHF 0.22 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$775 (CHF 94) | CHF 82 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$61 (CHF 7) | CHF 9 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 30, 2022.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 6% more expensive than in Switzerland
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