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 | ||||
| Hong Kong | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$91 (£9) | £12 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$41 (£3.88) | £5.70 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$48 (£4.49) | £3.18 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$26 (£2.42) | £0.88 | + 174% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$34 (£3.22) | £2.57 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$28 (£2.65) | £1.94 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$118 (£11) | £3.42 | + 226% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$31 (£2.90) | £1.86 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$26 (£2.44) | £1.01 | + 141% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$17 (£1.56) | £1.91 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$164 (£15) | £8 | + 97% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$18 (£1.69) | £1.86 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$18 (£1.70) | £1.15 | + 49% | |
| Housing | + 114% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 114% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Hong Kong | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$45,755 (£4,319) | £1,670 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$31,261 (£2,951) | £1,247 | + 137% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,406 (£133) | £145 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$31,738 (£2,996) | £1,039 | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$20,623 (£1,947) | £746 | + 161% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$974 (£92) | £104 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$279 (£26) | £28 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$4,284 (£404) | £314 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,352 (£128) | £80 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$97 (£9) | £5.87 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$97 (£9) | £12 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 17% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Hong Kong | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$758 (£72) | £62 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$366 (£35) | £32 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$692 (£65) | £68 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,435 (£135) | £70 | + 93% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Hong Kong | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$225,372 (£21,273) | £20,930 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$19 (£1.81) | £1.30 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$611 (£58) | £67 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 10% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Hong Kong | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$57 (£5.41) | £3.18 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$110 (£10) | £9 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$383 (£36) | £87 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$73 (£7) | £2.81 | + 144% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$49 (£4.64) | £1.54 | + 201% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$51 (£4.78) | £3.44 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$13 (£1.22) | £1.74 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$18 (£1.67) | £1.45 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$344 (£33) | £16 | + 107% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 27% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Hong Kong | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$369 (£35) | £34 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$204 (£19) | £18 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,824 (£172) | £121 | + 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$1,095 (£103) | £57 | + 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$108 (£10) | £10 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 (£4.38) | £3.01 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$69 (£6) | £4.66 | + 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,953 (£373) | £476 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.03 (£0.10) | £0.09 | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$817 (£77) | £33 | + 134% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$63 (£5.98) | £11 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2022.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 49% more expensive than in United Kingdom
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