- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- Switzerland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 35% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$90 (CHF 11) | CHF 25 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$38 (CHF 4.65) | CHF 14 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$50 (CHF 6) | CHF 14 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 (CHF 3.11) | CHF 1.71 | + 82% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$35 (CHF 4.27) | CHF 7 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$28 (CHF 3.46) | CHF 4.13 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$91 (CHF 11) | CHF 12 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$36 (CHF 4.39) | CHF 3.79 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$30 (CHF 3.70) | CHF 2.90 | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$15 (CHF 1.82) | CHF 2.39 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$150 (CHF 18) | CHF 15 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$16 (CHF 1.92) | CHF 2.50 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$18 (CHF 2.15) | CHF 2.42 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 40% more expensive than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$42,192 (CHF 5,180) | CHF 2,895 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$30,408 (CHF 3,733) | CHF 2,315 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,370 (CHF 168) | CHF 181 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$25,305 (CHF 3,107) | CHF 1,886 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$17,675 (CHF 2,170) | CHF 1,416 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$775 (CHF 95) | CHF 143 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$207 (CHF 25) | CHF 45 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$4,610 (CHF 566) | CHF 545 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,262 (CHF 155) | CHF 176 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$70 (CHF 9) | CHF 17 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$68 (CHF 8) | CHF 29 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 27% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$628 (CHF 77) | CHF 116 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$328 (CHF 40) | CHF 51 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$599 (CHF 74) | CHF 130 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,152 (CHF 141) | CHF 180 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 16% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$220,633 (CHF 27,089) | CHF 27,655 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$15 (CHF 1.85) | CHF 1.87 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$524 (CHF 64) | CHF 87 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 39% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$56 (CHF 7) | CHF 13 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$91 (CHF 11) | CHF 32 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$332 (CHF 41) | CHF 122 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$44 (CHF 5.37) | CHF 5.68 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$41 (CHF 5.06) | CHF 4.70 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$69 (CHF 8) | CHF 4.27 | + 98% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$17 (CHF 2.09) | CHF 3.08 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$25 (CHF 3.12) | CHF 3.38 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$263 (CHF 32) | CHF 45 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 15% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$391 (CHF 48) | CHF 70 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$199 (CHF 24) | CHF 37 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$884 (CHF 109) | CHF 124 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$902 (CHF 111) | CHF 109 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$108 (CHF 13) | CHF 17 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$44 (CHF 5.39) | CHF 5.25 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$64 (CHF 8) | CHF 7 | + 12% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | HK$3,376 (CHF 415) | CHF 525 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.30 (CHF 0.16) | CHF 0.36 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$913 (CHF 112) | CHF 93 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$58 (CHF 7) | CHF 8 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is about the same as in Switzerland
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