Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 11% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$80 (£8) | £11 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$39 (£3.68) | £5.88 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$45 (£4.27) | £3.31 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$23 (£2.19) | £0.86 | + 155% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$29 (£2.70) | £2.47 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$22 (£2.07) | £2.08 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$92 (£9) | £4.09 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$25 (£2.41) | £1.92 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$17 (£1.59) | £0.90 | + 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$19 (£1.76) | £1.71 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$226 (£21) | £8 | + 163% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$14 (£1.36) | £1.95 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$19 (£1.78) | £0.97 | + 83% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 65% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$43,249 (£4,091) | £1,994 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$30,827 (£2,916) | £1,273 | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,664 (£157) | £147 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$23,247 (£2,199) | £1,285 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$14,902 (£1,410) | £1,078 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,385 (£131) | £97 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$142 (£13) | £22 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,230 (£495) | £322 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,310 (£124) | £73 | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$69 (£6) | £6 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$89 (£8) | £12 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$680 (£64) | £70 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$309 (£29) | £33 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$733 (£69) | £75 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,233 (£117) | £78 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 24% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$245,322 (£23,206) | £20,113 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (£1.56) | £1.20 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$597 (£56) | £98 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 9% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$49 (£4.65) | £3.19 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$132 (£13) | £9 | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$413 (£39) | £81 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$59 (£5.57) | £3.41 | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$40 (£3.75) | £1.58 | + 137% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$54 (£5.11) | £3.36 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$12 (£1.16) | £1.83 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$22 (£2.12) | £1.46 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$265 (£25) | £14 | + 85% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 14% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$368 (£35) | £30 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$190 (£18) | £20 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$918 (£87) | £133 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$857 (£81) | £58 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$106 (£10) | £9 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$45 (£4.24) | £3.14 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$68 (£6) | £4.70 | + 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,416 (£323) | £429 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.17 (£0.11) | £0.14 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$864 (£82) | £38 | + 117% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (£5.86) | £11 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 14, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 17% more expensive than in United Kingdom
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