- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 14% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$91 (£9) | £11 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$37 (£3.52) | £5.62 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$41 (£3.91) | £3.67 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$24 (£2.31) | £0.86 | + 167% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$36 (£3.43) | £2.68 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$26 (£2.51) | £1.94 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$85 (£8) | £4.52 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$30 (£2.88) | £1.99 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$23 (£2.18) | £0.85 | + 155% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$14 (£1.30) | £1.77 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$143 (£14) | £9 | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$16 (£1.50) | £1.80 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$16 (£1.51) | £0.90 | + 69% | |
| 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$40,757 (£3,921) | £1,802 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$29,873 (£2,874) | £1,194 | + 141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,215 (£117) | £154 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$24,044 (£2,313) | £1,089 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$17,141 (£1,649) | £751 | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$811 (£78) | £150 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$191 (£18) | £21 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$4,857 (£467) | £334 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,000 (£96) | £83 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$74 (£7) | £6 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$70 (£7) | £11 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 4% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$568 (£55) | £65 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$312 (£30) | £32 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$627 (£60) | £69 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,068 (£103) | £74 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 31% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$213,438 (£20,534) | £18,310 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$15 (£1.45) | £1.21 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$517 (£50) | £98 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 2% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$56 (£5.36) | £3.25 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$76 (£7) | £8 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$318 (£31) | £70 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$43 (£4.10) | £3.29 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$39 (£3.78) | £1.61 | + 135% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$64 (£6) | £3.23 | + 89% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$14 (£1.32) | £1.76 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$19 (£1.82) | £1.54 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$247 (£24) | £13 | + 79% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 14% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$361 (£35) | £30 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$196 (£19) | £21 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$856 (£82) | £122 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$870 (£84) | £55 | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$107 (£10) | £9 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$44 (£4.22) | £2.95 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$63 (£6) | £4.37 | + 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | HK$3,478 (£335) | £408 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$0.96 (£0.09) | £0.14 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$892 (£86) | £45 | + 91% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$57 (£5.52) | £10 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 20% more expensive than in United Kingdom
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