- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 3% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$91 ($12) | $14 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$38 ($4.88) | $8 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$49 ($6) | $4.53 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 ($3.24) | $0.89 | + 264% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$35 ($4.46) | $3.19 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$24 ($3.08) | $3.97 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$99 ($13) | $6 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$33 ($4.22) | $3.32 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$25 ($3.15) | $1.61 | + 96% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$15 ($1.94) | $3.66 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$167 ($21) | $15 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$15 ($1.87) | $1.92 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$17 ($2.20) | $2.13 | + 3% | |
| Housing | + 84% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 84% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$42,591 ($5,428) | $2,048 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$29,139 ($3,714) | $1,575 | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,179 ($150) | $177 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$27,151 ($3,460) | $1,587 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$18,439 ($2,350) | $1,129 | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$713 ($91) | $119 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$191 ($24) | $48 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$4,281 ($546) | $328 | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$951 ($121) | $120 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$86 ($11) | $11 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$71 ($9) | $23 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 12% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$609 ($78) | $47 | + 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$341 ($44) | $45 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$670 ($85) | $85 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,195 ($152) | $115 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 0% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$201,343 ($25,660) | $22,375 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$16 ($1.98) | $0.78 | + 155% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$535 ($68) | $85 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 17% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$61 ($8) | $7 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$87 ($11) | $19 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$364 ($46) | $111 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$63 ($8) | $7 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$43 ($5.47) | $3.48 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$49 ($6) | $5.13 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$15 ($1.89) | $3.48 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$25 ($3.24) | $1.87 | + 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$263 ($34) | $21 | + 63% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 16% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$441 ($56) | $45 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$202 ($26) | $25 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,227 ($156) | $175 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$899 ($115) | $79 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$123 ($16) | $12 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$45 ($5.69) | $4.90 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$64 ($8) | $5.94 | + 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | HK$3,854 ($491) | $423 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.13 ($0.14) | $0.36 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$889 ($113) | $53 | + 114% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$59 ($8) | $8 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 32% more expensive than in United States
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