Cost of living in Hong Kong

Summary of cost of living in Hong Kong

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $8,903 (HK$69,357)
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $6,617 (HK$51,549)
  • WARNING!  These estimates are currently based on just a small amount of data. They provide a decent starting assumption, but they are not yet completely reliable.

List of prices in Hong Kong
Current as of Feb 2025.

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Food Update prices
HKD USD
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district HK$93 ($12)
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) HK$48 ($6)
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast HK$43 ($5.54)
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk HK$27 ($3.48)
12 eggs, large HK$34 ($4.32)
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes HK$25 ($3.15)
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese HK$105 ($14)
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples HK$34 ($4.38)
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes HK$30 ($3.81)
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket HK$15 ($1.87)
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality HK$186 ($24)
2 liters of coca-cola HK$18 ($2.25)
Bread for 2 people for 1 day HK$22 ($2.85)
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Housing Update prices
HKD USD
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area HK$51,510 ($6,612)
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area HK$36,873 ($4,733)
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat HK$1,759 ($226)
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area HK$26,706 ($3,428)
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area HK$18,375 ($2,359)
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio HK$915 ($117)
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) HK$174 ($22)
40” flat screen tv HK$3,679 ($472)
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) HK$1,234 ($158)
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) HK$86 ($11)
Hourly rate for cleaning help HK$90 ($12)
Clothes Update prices
HKD USD
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) HK$596 ($77)
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) HK$396 ($51)
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) HK$712 ($91)
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes HK$1,056 ($136)
Transportation Update prices
HKD USD
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new HK$240,984 ($30,933)
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas HK$25 ($3.16)
Monthly ticket public transport HK$509 ($65)
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) HK$111 ($14)
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Personal Care Update prices
HKD USD
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) HK$70 ($9)
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) HK$119 ($15)
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) HK$620 ($80)
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) HK$67 ($9)
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) HK$38 ($4.85)
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) HK$53 ($7)
4 rolls of toilet paper HK$15 ($1.93)
Tube of toothpaste HK$21 ($2.72)
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city HK$195 ($25)
Entertainment Update prices
HKD USD
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub HK$352 ($45)
2 tickets to the movies HK$207 ($27)
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) HK$1,069 ($137)
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert HK$1,014 ($130)
1 cocktail drink in downtown club HK$129 ($17)
Cappuccino in expat area of the city HK$43 ($5.46)
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) HK$56 ($7)
Ipad wi-fi 128gb HK$3,681 ($473)
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) HK$0.91 ($0.12)
1 month of gym membership in business district HK$851 ($109)
1 package of marlboro cigarettes HK$100 ($13)
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on 342 prices entered by 61 different people.
Latest price update: February 10, 2025

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