- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 21% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$90 (£9) | £11 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$37 (£3.74) | £5.59 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$46 (£4.61) | £3.62 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$26 (£2.59) | £0.87 | + 200% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$32 (£3.20) | £2.67 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$23 (£2.32) | £1.92 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$88 (£9) | £4.53 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$34 (£3.38) | £1.97 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$26 (£2.60) | £0.84 | + 208% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$15 (£1.50) | £1.76 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$150 (£15) | £9 | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$15 (£1.53) | £1.82 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$18 (£1.75) | £0.92 | + 90% | |
| 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$42,537 (£4,244) | £1,861 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$29,798 (£2,973) | £1,203 | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,272 (£127) | £159 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$26,010 (£2,595) | £1,151 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$17,671 (£1,763) | £789 | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$674 (£67) | £145 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$200 (£20) | £22 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$4,596 (£459) | £337 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,128 (£113) | £85 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$75 (£7) | £6 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$70 (£7) | £11 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 8% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$588 (£59) | £63 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$356 (£35) | £32 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$625 (£62) | £70 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,173 (£117) | £72 | + 62% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 27% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$204,266 (£20,382) | £18,384 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$15 (£1.50) | £1.25 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$529 (£53) | £94 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 3% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$59 (£5.93) | £3.38 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$87 (£9) | £8 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$343 (£34) | £74 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$50 (£4.99) | £3.48 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$43 (£4.28) | £1.52 | + 181% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$49 (£4.89) | £3.22 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$13 (£1.31) | £1.80 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$25 (£2.54) | £1.54 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$277 (£28) | £13 | + 120% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 24% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$381 (£38) | £31 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$196 (£20) | £21 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$807 (£81) | £115 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$861 (£86) | £54 | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$118 (£12) | £9 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$44 (£4.41) | £2.97 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$64 (£6) | £4.36 | + 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | HK$3,242 (£324) | £401 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.33 (£0.13) | £0.15 | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$901 (£90) | £43 | + 110% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$58 (£5.78) | £10 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 29% more expensive than in United Kingdom
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