Cost of living in Hong Kong is 104% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain)
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| Food | + 34% | |||
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| Food in Hong Kong is 34% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Alicante | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$89 (€11) | €14 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$44 (€5.22) | €8 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$50 (€6) | €3.97 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$22 (€2.59) | €0.92 | + 181% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$32 (€3.77) | €2.78 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$24 (€2.81) | €2.02 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$106 (€13) | €6 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$33 (€3.98) | €1.74 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$24 (€2.89) | €1.47 | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$16 (€1.91) | €0.78 | + 145% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$153 (€18) | €6 | + 201% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$17 (€2.04) | €1.57 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$20 (€2.38) | €0.97 | + 146% | |
| Housing | + 304% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 304% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Alicante | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$45,583 (€5,443) | €852 | + 539% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$28,143 (€3,360) | €615 | + 446% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,623 (€194) | €101 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$24,696 (€2,949) | €569 | + 418% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$17,400 (€2,078) | €437 | + 376% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$824 (€98) | €60 | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$225 (€27) | €27 | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$4,866 (€581) | €399 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,523 (€182) | €87 | + 109% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$90 (€11) | €9 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$97 (€12) | €11 | + 5% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is about the same as in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Alicante | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$675 (€81) | €85 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$354 (€42) | €49 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$578 (€69) | €77 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,220 (€146) | €78 | + 86% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 71% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$234,952 (€28,054) | €21,881 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$22 (€2.64) | €1.74 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$505 (€60) | €24 | + 152% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$91 (€11) | €18 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 44% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$59 (€7) | €5.71 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$101 (€12) | €6 | + 92% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$369 (€44) | €48 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$67 (€8) | €4.67 | + 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$45 (€5.34) | €3.12 | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$44 (€5.27) | €3.50 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$13 (€1.61) | €1.41 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$20 (€2.36) | €2.12 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$265 (€32) | €14 | + 134% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 52% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Alicante | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$332 (€40) | €31 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$203 (€24) | €15 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,653 (€197) | €53 | + 273% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$966 (€115) | €42 | + 175% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$131 (€16) | €9 | + 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$47 (€5.56) | €2.66 | + 109% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$58 (€7) | €3.71 | + 87% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,667 (€438) | €384 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$0.86 (€0.10) | €0.25 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$909 (€109) | €53 | + 107% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$71 (€9) | €5.10 | + 67% | |
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TOTAL | + 104% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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