Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 10% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Hong Kong | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$93 ($12) | $17 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$44 ($5.64) | $9 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$47 ($6) | $5.11 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 ($3.23) | $0.99 | + 225% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$34 ($4.38) | $3.32 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$22 ($2.86) | $4.42 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$131 ($17) | $7 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$30 ($3.86) | $3.92 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$20 ($2.54) | $1.92 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$18 ($2.26) | $3.37 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$143 ($18) | $16 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$18 ($2.24) | $2.26 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$15 ($1.92) | $2.48 | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 65% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Hong Kong | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$46,171 ($5,882) | $2,518 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$31,877 ($4,061) | $1,978 | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,513 ($193) | $203 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$26,465 ($3,371) | $1,771 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$17,967 ($2,289) | $1,345 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$835 ($106) | $138 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$280 ($36) | $56 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,518 ($703) | $301 | + 134% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,938 ($247) | $134 | + 85% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$91 ($12) | $12 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$96 ($12) | $27 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 18% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Hong Kong | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$727 ($93) | $51 | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$340 ($43) | $46 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$659 ($84) | $92 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,297 ($165) | $119 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 13% 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$225,372 ($28,710) | $25,479 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$21 ($2.67) | $1.07 | + 149% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$602 ($77) | $78 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 20% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Hong Kong | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$57 ($7) | $7 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$110 ($14) | $19 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$407 ($52) | $123 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$83 ($11) | $7 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$44 ($5.55) | $4.19 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$51 ($6) | $5.48 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$13 ($1.69) | $4.24 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$22 ($2.83) | $2.11 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$322 ($41) | $26 | + 61% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 23% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Hong Kong | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$409 ($52) | $49 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$201 ($26) | $27 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,780 ($227) | $196 | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$987 ($126) | $83 | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$120 ($15) | $13 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$47 ($5.94) | $5.20 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$67 ($9) | $6 | + 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,953 ($504) | $483 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.03 ($0.13) | $0.17 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$775 ($99) | $52 | + 89% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$61 ($8) | $9 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 29% more expensive than in United States
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