Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to United States
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| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$78 ($10) | $15 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$38 ($4.89) | $8 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$44 ($5.72) | $4.25 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$23 ($2.98) | $0.88 | + 237% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$29 ($3.76) | $2.94 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$22 ($2.84) | $4.11 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$92 ($12) | $6 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$24 ($3.13) | $3.31 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$17 ($2.24) | $1.67 | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$17 ($2.22) | $3.31 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$230 ($30) | $14 | + 110% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$15 ($1.90) | $1.99 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$19 ($2.39) | $2.06 | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 77% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$42,306 ($5,454) | $2,210 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$31,492 ($4,060) | $1,551 | + 162% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,664 ($215) | $178 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$23,566 ($3,038) | $1,532 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,226 ($1,963) | $1,115 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,385 ($179) | $111 | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$142 ($18) | $50 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,312 ($685) | $271 | + 153% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,366 ($176) | $128 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$69 ($9) | $11 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$94 ($12) | $22 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 20% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$704 ($91) | $47 | + 94% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$314 ($41) | $44 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$728 ($94) | $87 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,295 ($167) | $109 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 28% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$243,567 ($31,402) | $23,560 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 ($2.13) | $0.64 | + 234% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$613 ($79) | $74 | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 7% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$49 ($6) | $7 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$132 ($17) | $16 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$463 ($60) | $112 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$59 ($8) | $7 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$39 ($4.96) | $3.47 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$53 ($7) | $4.93 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$18 ($2.32) | $3.64 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$21 ($2.71) | $1.82 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$265 ($34) | $22 | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 4% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$359 ($46) | $46 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$186 ($24) | $25 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,027 ($132) | $206 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$866 ($112) | $80 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$101 ($13) | $12 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 ($5.89) | $5.05 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$69 ($9) | $5.84 | + 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,416 ($440) | $421 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.21 ($0.16) | $0.51 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$893 ($115) | $50 | + 132% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 ($8) | $8 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 37% more expensive than in United States
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