Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$92 ($12) | $14 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$41 ($5.28) | $8 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$39 ($4.95) | $4.33 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 ($3.17) | $0.87 | + 263% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$28 ($3.55) | $3.01 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$18 ($2.32) | $4.08 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$85 ($11) | $6 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$19 ($2.49) | $3.37 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$15 ($1.98) | $1.73 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$15 ($1.89) | $3.22 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$184 ($24) | $15 | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$17 ($2.14) | $1.92 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$17 ($2.13) | $2.07 | + 3% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 80% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$45,796 ($5,884) | $2,229 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$31,334 ($4,026) | $1,603 | + 151% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,186 ($152) | $179 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$26,161 ($3,361) | $1,614 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$17,015 ($2,186) | $1,139 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$705 ($91) | $117 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$190 ($24) | $48 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$3,895 ($500) | $299 | + 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$744 ($96) | $120 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$79 ($10) | $11 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$81 ($10) | $23 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 4% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$559 ($72) | $49 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$294 ($38) | $44 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$810 ($104) | $87 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,065 ($137) | $113 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$201,611 ($25,903) | $22,978 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 ($2.19) | $0.77 | + 183% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$477 ($61) | $80 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 18% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$67 ($9) | $7 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$87 ($11) | $20 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$377 ($48) | $110 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$45 ($5.79) | $7 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$37 ($4.78) | $3.51 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$54 ($7) | $4.96 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$12 ($1.50) | $3.57 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$21 ($2.63) | $1.84 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$253 ($32) | $22 | + 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 26% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$379 ($49) | $45 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$215 ($28) | $25 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,036 ($133) | $220 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$1,019 ($131) | $75 | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$111 ($14) | $12 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$41 ($5.24) | $4.81 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$59 ($8) | $5.84 | + 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,834 ($493) | $405 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.02 ($0.13) | $0.19 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$830 ($107) | $54 | + 99% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$59 ($8) | $8 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 21, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 30% more expensive than in United States
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