Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 18% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Hong Kong | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$85 ($11) | $19 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$46 ($5.82) | $10 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$43 ($5.43) | $5.95 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$22 ($2.83) | $1.09 | + 159% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$32 ($4.03) | $4.92 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$28 ($3.55) | $4.81 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$93 ($12) | $7 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$32 ($4.10) | $4.70 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$24 ($3.05) | $2.55 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$14 ($1.73) | $3.06 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$151 ($19) | $16 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$20 ($2.59) | $2.74 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$21 ($2.62) | $3.08 | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 45% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Hong Kong | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$47,547 ($6,070) | $3,012 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$30,601 ($3,907) | $2,224 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,595 ($204) | $219 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$27,035 ($3,452) | $1,967 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,335 ($1,958) | $1,475 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$481 ($61) | $147 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$152 ($19) | $64 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,571 ($711) | $284 | + 150% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,720 ($220) | $132 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$86 ($11) | $13 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$95 ($12) | $30 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 7% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Hong Kong | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$411 ($52) | $54 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$364 ($47) | $44 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$552 ($70) | $93 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$500 ($64) | $120 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 8% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Hong Kong | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$343,002 ($43,792) | $27,658 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$22 ($2.82) | $1.06 | + 167% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$488 ($62) | $83 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Hong Kong | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$48 ($6) | $8 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$40 ($5.11) | $20 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$300 ($38) | $137 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$66 ($8) | $8 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$34 ($4.40) | $4.91 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$30 ($3.83) | $6 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$15 ($1.86) | $4.81 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$25 ($3.20) | $2.19 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$91 ($12) | $27 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Hong Kong | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$251 ($32) | $55 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$219 ($28) | $28 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$450 ($57) | $196 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$843 ($108) | $88 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$145 ($19) | $14 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 ($5.84) | $5.21 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$51 ($6) | $6 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,000 ($383) | $578 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$861 ($110) | $59 | + 88% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$71 ($9) | $10 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 9% more expensive than in United States
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