- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 22% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$91 (£9) | £11 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$38 (£3.77) | £5.65 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$49 (£4.85) | £3.78 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 (£2.52) | £0.87 | + 192% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$35 (£3.46) | £2.65 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$25 (£2.49) | £1.98 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$99 (£10) | £4.71 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$29 (£2.88) | £2.00 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$25 (£2.44) | £0.82 | + 199% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$16 (£1.55) | £1.78 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$162 (£16) | £9 | + 83% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$15 (£1.46) | £1.85 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$17 (£1.70) | £0.94 | + 81% | |
| Housing | + 84% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 84% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$42,840 (£4,240) | £1,945 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$29,225 (£2,892) | £1,239 | + 133% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,242 (£123) | £159 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$27,254 (£2,697) | £1,249 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$18,334 (£1,814) | £846 | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$713 (£71) | £120 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$190 (£19) | £22 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$4,281 (£424) | £340 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$951 (£94) | £86 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$86 (£9) | £7 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$71 (£7) | £11 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 5% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$609 (£60) | £66 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$341 (£34) | £32 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$670 (£66) | £73 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,195 (£118) | £76 | + 56% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 30% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$201,343 (£19,926) | £18,864 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$16 (£1.54) | £1.27 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$535 (£53) | £98 | - 46% | |
| 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$61 (£6) | £3.45 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$87 (£9) | £8 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$364 (£36) | £76 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$63 (£6) | £3.56 | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$43 (£4.25) | £1.52 | + 179% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$49 (£4.81) | £3.26 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$15 (£1.47) | £1.82 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$25 (£2.51) | £1.53 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$263 (£26) | £12 | + 108% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 24% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$441 (£44) | £31 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$202 (£20) | £21 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,227 (£121) | £107 | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$899 (£89) | £57 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$123 (£12) | £9 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$45 (£4.42) | £3.03 | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$64 (£6) | £4.48 | + 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | HK$3,854 (£381) | £400 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.13 (£0.11) | £0.16 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$889 (£88) | £45 | + 97% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$59 (£5.85) | £11 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 26% more expensive than in United Kingdom
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