- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 16% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$99 (£9) | £10 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$36 (£3.31) | £5.58 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$40 (£3.68) | £3.66 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 (£2.28) | £0.85 | + 167% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$36 (£3.30) | £2.66 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$35 (£3.16) | £2.02 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$83 (£8) | £4.44 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$34 (£3.13) | £1.94 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$22 (£2.04) | £0.86 | + 138% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$15 (£1.35) | £1.80 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$141 (£13) | £8 | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$16 (£1.44) | £1.79 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$16 (£1.49) | £0.90 | + 65% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 72% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$39,951 (£3,655) | £1,770 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$29,060 (£2,658) | £1,188 | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,408 (£129) | £157 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$23,184 (£2,121) | £1,054 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$16,378 (£1,498) | £765 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$811 (£74) | £146 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$178 (£16) | £21 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$4,582 (£419) | £333 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,122 (£103) | £83 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$73 (£7) | £6 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$63 (£5.80) | £11 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 12% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$601 (£55) | £65 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$287 (£26) | £32 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$663 (£61) | £69 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,109 (£101) | £72 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 32% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$232,983 (£21,314) | £18,258 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$15 (£1.38) | £1.19 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$527 (£48) | £100 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 8% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$54 (£4.98) | £3.36 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$76 (£7) | £8 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$312 (£29) | £69 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$45 (£4.09) | £3.17 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$40 (£3.70) | £1.64 | + 126% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$69 (£6) | £3.37 | + 87% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$14 (£1.30) | £1.75 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$21 (£1.96) | £1.56 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$253 (£23) | £14 | + 71% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 17% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$393 (£36) | £31 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$192 (£18) | £20 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,318 (£121) | £122 | - 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$976 (£89) | £55 | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$108 (£10) | £9 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$44 (£4.05) | £2.97 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$71 (£7) | £4.36 | + 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | HK$3,478 (£318) | £413 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.38 (£0.13) | £0.18 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$814 (£74) | £44 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$58 (£5.28) | £10 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 17% more expensive than in United Kingdom
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