Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 42% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$78 (CHF 9) | CHF 26 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$39 (CHF 4.45) | CHF 14 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$45 (CHF 5.17) | CHF 12 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$23 (CHF 2.64) | CHF 1.54 | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$28 (CHF 3.23) | CHF 7 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$22 (CHF 2.51) | CHF 3.60 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$92 (CHF 11) | CHF 11 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$25 (CHF 2.91) | CHF 3.84 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$17 (CHF 1.92) | CHF 2.35 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$19 (CHF 2.12) | CHF 1.96 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$234 (CHF 27) | CHF 15 | + 82% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$14 (CHF 1.65) | CHF 2.40 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$19 (CHF 2.15) | CHF 2.60 | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 41% more expensive than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$43,092 (CHF 4,938) | CHF 2,790 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$30,827 (CHF 3,532) | CHF 2,135 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,664 (CHF 191) | CHF 157 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$23,566 (CHF 2,700) | CHF 1,589 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,226 (CHF 1,745) | CHF 1,203 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,385 (CHF 159) | CHF 89 | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$142 (CHF 16) | CHF 41 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,312 (CHF 609) | CHF 465 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,310 (CHF 150) | CHF 120 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$69 (CHF 8) | CHF 17 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$90 (CHF 10) | CHF 29 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 32% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$704 (CHF 81) | CHF 110 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$314 (CHF 36) | CHF 59 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$728 (CHF 83) | CHF 127 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,295 (CHF 148) | CHF 176 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 7% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$245,322 (CHF 28,110) | CHF 27,830 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (CHF 1.89) | CHF 1.48 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$597 (CHF 68) | CHF 83 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 44% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$49 (CHF 5.64) | CHF 17 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$132 (CHF 15) | CHF 54 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$463 (CHF 53) | CHF 92 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$59 (CHF 7) | CHF 5.70 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$39 (CHF 4.41) | CHF 4.51 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$53 (CHF 6) | CHF 5.58 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$18 (CHF 2.06) | CHF 3.46 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$21 (CHF 2.41) | CHF 4.46 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$265 (CHF 30) | CHF 37 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 26% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$362 (CHF 42) | CHF 76 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$190 (CHF 22) | CHF 35 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,027 (CHF 118) | CHF 222 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$866 (CHF 99) | CHF 109 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$107 (CHF 12) | CHF 16 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$45 (CHF 5.18) | CHF 5.09 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$69 (CHF 8) | CHF 7 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,416 (CHF 391) | CHF 455 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.17 (CHF 0.13) | CHF 0.37 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$887 (CHF 102) | CHF 102 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (CHF 7) | CHF 9 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 5% cheaper than in Switzerland
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