Cost of living in Hong Kong

Summary of cost of living in Hong Kong

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: HK$61,197
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: HK$43,919
  • Hong Kong is the 2nd most expensive city in Asia (2 out of 22)
  • Cost of living in Hong Kong is more expensive than in 92% of cities in the World (20 out of 228)
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List of prices in Hong Kong
Current as of Jun 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district HK$89
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) HK$44
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast HK$50
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk HK$22
12 eggs, large HK$32
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes HK$24
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese HK$106
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples HK$33
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes HK$24
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket HK$16
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality HK$153
2 liters of coca-cola HK$17
Bread for 2 people for 1 day HK$20
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area HK$45,583
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area HK$28,143
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat HK$1,623
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area HK$24,696
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area HK$17,400
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio HK$824
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) HK$225
40” flat screen tv HK$4,866
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) HK$1,523
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) HK$90
Hourly rate for cleaning help HK$97
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) HK$675
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) HK$354
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) HK$578
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes HK$1,220
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new HK$234,952
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas HK$22
Monthly ticket public transport HK$505
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) HK$91
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) HK$59
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) HK$101
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) HK$369
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) HK$67
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) HK$45
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) HK$44
4 rolls of toilet paper HK$13
Tube of toothpaste HK$20
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city HK$265
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub HK$332
2 tickets to the movies HK$203
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) HK$1,653
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert HK$966
1 cocktail drink in downtown club HK$131
Cappuccino in expat area of the city HK$47
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) HK$58
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$909
1 package of marlboro cigarettes HK$71
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 311 prices entered by 85 different people.
Latest price update: June 06, 2023

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Hong Kong position in our World Ranking

the world
20th
out of 228
asia
2nd
out of 22

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

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3rd
the world
3rd
the world
5th
the world
5th
asia
1st
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1st

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