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| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 35% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$95 (CHF 12) | CHF 25 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$40 (CHF 5.09) | CHF 14 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$41 (CHF 5.24) | CHF 12 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$26 (CHF 3.32) | CHF 1.67 | + 99% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$34 (CHF 4.28) | CHF 8 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$21 (CHF 2.63) | CHF 4.36 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$92 (CHF 12) | CHF 11 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$21 (CHF 2.69) | CHF 4.42 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$18 (CHF 2.23) | CHF 2.72 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$14 (CHF 1.79) | CHF 1.95 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$207 (CHF 26) | CHF 16 | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$17 (CHF 2.20) | CHF 2.73 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$18 (CHF 2.24) | CHF 2.46 | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 55% more expensive than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$45,049 (CHF 5,721) | CHF 2,803 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$30,338 (CHF 3,853) | CHF 2,096 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,122 (CHF 142) | CHF 264 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$26,867 (CHF 3,412) | CHF 1,545 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$17,996 (CHF 2,286) | CHF 1,116 | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$736 (CHF 93) | CHF 192 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$171 (CHF 22) | CHF 42 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$5,051 (CHF 642) | CHF 712 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$775 (CHF 98) | CHF 140 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$84 (CHF 11) | CHF 16 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$79 (CHF 10) | CHF 29 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 23% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$583 (CHF 74) | CHF 110 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$336 (CHF 43) | CHF 55 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$799 (CHF 101) | CHF 125 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,225 (CHF 156) | CHF 184 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is about the same as in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$201,611 (CHF 25,606) | CHF 25,630 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$16 (CHF 2.09) | CHF 1.62 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$484 (CHF 62) | CHF 70 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 35% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$71 (CHF 9) | CHF 15 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$87 (CHF 11) | CHF 34 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$367 (CHF 47) | CHF 121 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$59 (CHF 7) | CHF 6 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$43 (CHF 5.41) | CHF 4.05 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$52 (CHF 7) | CHF 4.18 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$11 (CHF 1.42) | CHF 3.37 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$25 (CHF 3.20) | CHF 3.35 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$221 (CHF 28) | CHF 36 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 16% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$385 (CHF 49) | CHF 68 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$203 (CHF 26) | CHF 36 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,036 (CHF 132) | CHF 159 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$812 (CHF 103) | CHF 115 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$144 (CHF 18) | CHF 17 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$43 (CHF 5.45) | CHF 4.88 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$52 (CHF 7) | CHF 7 | - 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | HK$3,834 (CHF 487) | CHF 562 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.02 (CHF 0.13) | CHF 0.37 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$906 (CHF 115) | CHF 89 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (CHF 8) | CHF 8 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2019.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 4% more expensive than in Switzerland
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