Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 16% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Hong Kong | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$95 (£10) | £13 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$46 (£4.87) | £6 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$45 (£4.74) | £3.53 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$24 (£2.58) | £0.94 | + 176% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$36 (£3.82) | £2.98 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$19 (£2.05) | £2.09 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$116 (£12) | £4.33 | + 182% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$28 (£2.93) | £2.06 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$18 (£1.88) | £0.79 | + 137% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$14 (£1.43) | £1.75 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$144 (£15) | £8 | + 81% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$17 (£1.75) | £2.05 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$16 (£1.65) | £0.92 | + 80% | |
| Housing | + 101% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 101% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Hong Kong | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$47,640 (£5,036) | £2,077 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$33,990 (£3,593) | £1,516 | + 137% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,299 (£137) | £195 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$28,175 (£2,978) | £1,220 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$17,882 (£1,890) | £1,039 | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$575 (£61) | £126 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$237 (£25) | £25 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$6,546 (£692) | £278 | + 149% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$2,108 (£223) | £85 | + 163% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$91 (£10) | £6 | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$84 (£9) | £13 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 26% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Hong Kong | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$680 (£72) | £66 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$385 (£41) | £32 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$666 (£70) | £74 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,283 (£136) | £72 | + 88% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 13% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Hong Kong | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$392,784 (£41,520) | £23,492 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$23 (£2.42) | £1.70 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$529 (£56) | £97 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 25% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Hong Kong | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$57 (£6) | £3.65 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$110 (£12) | £10 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$407 (£43) | £81 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$83 (£9) | £2.65 | + 232% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$44 (£4.60) | £1.71 | + 168% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$51 (£5.36) | £3.56 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$15 (£1.60) | £2.10 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$29 (£3.06) | £1.56 | + 95% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$322 (£34) | £15 | + 132% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 36% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Hong Kong | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$406 (£43) | £34 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$207 (£22) | £21 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,780 (£188) | £115 | + 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$925 (£98) | £61 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$168 (£18) | £9 | + 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$52 (£5.54) | £3.23 | + 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$59 (£6) | £5.15 | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,953 (£418) | £473 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.13 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$992 (£105) | £38 | + 177% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (£7) | £13 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 34% more expensive than in United Kingdom
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