Cost of living in Hong Kong

Summary of cost of living in Hong Kong

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: HK$54,137
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: HK$37,031
  • Hong Kong is the 2nd most expensive city in Asia (2 out of 14)
  • Cost of living in Hong Kong is more expensive than in 83% of cities in the World (34 out of 189)
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List of prices in Hong Kong
Current as of Mar 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district HK$73
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) HK$45
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast HK$46
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk HK$26
12 eggs, large HK$45
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes HK$28
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese HK$101
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples HK$33
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes HK$25
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket HK$15
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality HK$154
2 liters of coca-cola HK$19
Bread for 2 people for 1 day HK$21
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area HK$36,718
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area HK$24,047
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat HK$1,701
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area HK$19,794
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area HK$14,116
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio HK$944
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) HK$182
40” flat screen tv HK$4,207
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) HK$1,405
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) HK$89
Hourly rate for cleaning help HK$96
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) HK$627
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) HK$332
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) HK$681
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes HK$986
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new HK$207,682
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas HK$24
Monthly ticket public transport HK$496
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) HK$102
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) HK$53
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) HK$118
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) HK$382
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) HK$67
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) HK$40
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) HK$46
4 rolls of toilet paper HK$14
Tube of toothpaste HK$20
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city HK$272
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub HK$391
2 tickets to the movies HK$201
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) HK$1,409
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert HK$559
1 cocktail drink in downtown club HK$134
Cappuccino in expat area of the city HK$45
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) HK$56
Ipad wi-fi 128gb HK$3,667
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) HK$0.86
1 month of gym membership in business district HK$700
1 package of marlboro cigarettes HK$72
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 352 prices entered by 70 different people.
Latest price update: March 18, 2024

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Hong Kong position in our World Ranking

the world
34th
out of 189
asia
2nd
out of 14

Cheapest and most expensive products in Hong Kong compared to other cities:

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3rd
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3rd
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4th
asia
1st
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1st
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1st

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