- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- Switzerland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 38% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$93 (CHF 12) | CHF 25 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$36 (CHF 4.57) | CHF 14 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$40 (CHF 5.07) | CHF 13 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$24 (CHF 3.01) | CHF 1.76 | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$36 (CHF 4.53) | CHF 7 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$26 (CHF 3.32) | CHF 4.67 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$86 (CHF 11) | CHF 12 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$32 (CHF 4.03) | CHF 3.86 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$22 (CHF 2.77) | CHF 2.90 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$14 (CHF 1.70) | CHF 2.53 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$140 (CHF 18) | CHF 17 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$16 (CHF 2.01) | CHF 2.52 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$15 (CHF 1.95) | CHF 2.37 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 35% more expensive than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$40,319 (CHF 5,076) | CHF 2,947 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$29,450 (CHF 3,707) | CHF 2,451 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,224 (CHF 154) | CHF 182 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$24,044 (CHF 3,027) | CHF 1,815 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$17,141 (CHF 2,158) | CHF 1,528 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$811 (CHF 102) | CHF 129 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$177 (CHF 22) | CHF 45 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$4,582 (CHF 577) | CHF 540 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$993 (CHF 125) | CHF 172 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$73 (CHF 9) | CHF 19 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$70 (CHF 9) | CHF 29 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 29% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$613 (CHF 77) | CHF 109 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$293 (CHF 37) | CHF 52 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$625 (CHF 79) | CHF 127 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,128 (CHF 142) | CHF 191 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 13% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$213,438 (CHF 26,869) | CHF 27,784 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$15 (CHF 1.90) | CHF 1.81 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$527 (CHF 66) | CHF 86 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 45% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$59 (CHF 7) | CHF 13 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$76 (CHF 10) | CHF 35 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$319 (CHF 40) | CHF 115 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$43 (CHF 5.36) | CHF 7 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$40 (CHF 4.98) | CHF 5.37 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$55 (CHF 7) | CHF 5.28 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$14 (CHF 1.79) | CHF 3.28 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$20 (CHF 2.52) | CHF 3.87 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$238 (CHF 30) | CHF 45 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 14% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$362 (CHF 46) | CHF 71 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$191 (CHF 24) | CHF 38 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,137 (CHF 143) | CHF 133 | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$890 (CHF 112) | CHF 114 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$109 (CHF 14) | CHF 17 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$44 (CHF 5.56) | CHF 5.32 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$63 (CHF 8) | CHF 7 | + 15% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | HK$3,478 (CHF 438) | CHF 531 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.71 (CHF 0.22) | CHF 0.33 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$824 (CHF 104) | CHF 93 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$57 (CHF 7) | CHF 8 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 5% cheaper than in Switzerland
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