- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 24% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$90 (£9) | £11 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$38 (£3.70) | £5.62 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$50 (£4.92) | £3.65 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 (£2.48) | £0.87 | + 186% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$35 (£3.41) | £2.70 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$28 (£2.76) | £1.94 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$91 (£9) | £4.47 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$36 (£3.50) | £1.98 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$30 (£2.95) | £0.86 | + 245% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$15 (£1.45) | £1.80 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$150 (£15) | £9 | + 70% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$16 (£1.53) | £1.81 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$17 (£1.68) | £0.91 | + 84% | |
| Housing | + 91% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 91% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$42,192 (£4,133) | £1,841 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$30,408 (£2,978) | £1,201 | + 148% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,370 (£134) | £152 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$25,305 (£2,479) | £1,122 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$17,675 (£1,731) | £762 | + 127% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$775 (£76) | £152 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$207 (£20) | £21 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$4,610 (£452) | £334 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,262 (£124) | £84 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$70 (£7) | £6 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$68 (£7) | £11 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 3% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$628 (£62) | £63 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$328 (£32) | £32 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$599 (£59) | £70 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,152 (£113) | £71 | + 59% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 28% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$220,633 (£21,611) | £18,229 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$15 (£1.48) | £1.23 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$524 (£51) | £95 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 8% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$55 (£5.41) | £3.22 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$91 (£9) | £8 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$332 (£33) | £70 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$44 (£4.28) | £3.41 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$41 (£4.04) | £1.52 | + 166% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$69 (£7) | £3.24 | + 108% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$17 (£1.66) | £1.76 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$25 (£2.49) | £1.53 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$263 (£26) | £13 | + 103% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 23% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$391 (£38) | £31 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$199 (£20) | £21 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$884 (£87) | £116 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$902 (£88) | £56 | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$108 (£11) | £9 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$44 (£4.30) | £2.96 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$64 (£6) | £4.35 | + 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | HK$3,376 (£331) | £401 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.30 (£0.13) | £0.15 | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$913 (£89) | £43 | + 106% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$58 (£5.68) | £10 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 28% more expensive than in United Kingdom
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