- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 2% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$90 ($11) | $14 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$37 ($4.78) | $8 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$46 ($5.89) | $4.58 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$26 ($3.32) | $0.89 | + 272% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$32 ($4.09) | $3.18 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$23 ($2.97) | $4.04 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$88 ($11) | $6 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$34 ($4.32) | $3.34 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$26 ($3.33) | $1.60 | + 108% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$15 ($1.91) | $3.35 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$150 ($19) | $15 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$15 ($1.95) | $1.92 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$18 ($2.24) | $2.13 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 85% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$42,537 ($5,430) | $2,038 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$29,798 ($3,804) | $1,572 | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,272 ($162) | $177 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$26,010 ($3,321) | $1,574 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$17,671 ($2,256) | $1,125 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$674 ($86) | $123 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$200 ($25) | $48 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$4,596 ($587) | $334 | + 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,128 ($144) | $118 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$75 ($10) | $11 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$70 ($9) | $22 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 12% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$588 ($75) | $47 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$356 ($45) | $45 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$625 ($80) | $85 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,173 ($150) | $115 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 0% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$204,266 ($26,078) | $22,270 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$15 ($1.92) | $0.77 | + 151% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$529 ($68) | $85 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 24% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$59 ($8) | $7 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$87 ($11) | $19 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$343 ($44) | $111 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$50 ($6) | $7 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$43 ($5.48) | $3.51 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$49 ($6) | $5.08 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$13 ($1.68) | $3.44 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$25 ($3.25) | $1.86 | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$277 ($35) | $20 | + 73% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 14% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$381 ($49) | $44 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$196 ($25) | $25 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$807 ($103) | $172 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$861 ($110) | $79 | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$118 ($15) | $12 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$44 ($5.64) | $4.86 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$64 ($8) | $5.87 | + 38% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | HK$3,242 ($414) | $427 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.33 ($0.17) | $0.34 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$901 ($115) | $54 | + 115% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$58 ($7) | $8 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 31% more expensive than in United States
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