Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 18% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$92 (£9) | £11 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$40 (£3.93) | £5.78 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$41 (£4.08) | £3.31 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 (£2.50) | £0.85 | + 193% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$31 (£3.10) | £2.34 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$21 (£2.05) | £1.92 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$92 (£9) | £3.85 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$21 (£2.09) | £1.81 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$16 (£1.57) | £0.97 | + 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$13 (£1.32) | £1.77 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$198 (£20) | £8 | + 155% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$17 (£1.72) | £1.92 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$17 (£1.66) | £0.96 | + 72% | |
| Housing | + 100% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 100% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$45,591 (£4,515) | £1,798 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$31,395 (£3,109) | £1,320 | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,153 (£114) | £131 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$26,258 (£2,601) | £1,041 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$17,654 (£1,748) | £875 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$803 (£80) | £110 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$187 (£18) | £23 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$3,894 (£386) | £317 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$744 (£74) | £87 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$84 (£8) | £7 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$86 (£9) | £11 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$583 (£58) | £68 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$309 (£31) | £30 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$830 (£82) | £68 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,065 (£105) | £71 | + 49% | |
| 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$201,611 (£19,968) | £20,080 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$16 (£1.63) | £1.27 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$477 (£47) | £81 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 10% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$71 (£7) | £3.57 | + 96% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$87 (£9) | £9 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$366 (£36) | £87 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$59 (£5.80) | £3.03 | + 91% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$43 (£4.22) | £1.42 | + 196% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$47 (£4.66) | £3.47 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$12 (£1.15) | £1.72 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$22 (£2.14) | £1.42 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$254 (£25) | £12 | + 108% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 33% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$375 (£37) | £29 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$201 (£20) | £20 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,036 (£103) | £107 | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$1,006 (£100) | £54 | + 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$119 (£12) | £9 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$43 (£4.23) | £2.94 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$48 (£4.77) | £4.37 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,834 (£380) | £392 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.02 (£0.10) | £0.11 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$849 (£84) | £33 | + 155% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$59 (£5.84) | £11 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 33% more expensive than in United Kingdom
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