Cost of living in Hong Kong is 267% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey)
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| Food | + 127% | |||
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| Food in Hong Kong is 127% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Bursa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$89 (236TL) | 133TL | + 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$44 (116TL) | 83TL | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$50 (133TL) | 43TL | + 212% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$22 (57TL) | 23TL | + 147% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$32 (84TL) | 33TL | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$24 (62TL) | 24TL | + 159% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$106 (282TL) | 85TL | + 230% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$33 (88TL) | 24TL | + 268% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$24 (64TL) | 10TL | + 559% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$16 (42TL) | 29TL | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$153 (405TL) | 241TL | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$17 (45TL) | 24TL | + 89% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$20 (53TL) | 14TL | + 268% | |
| Housing | + 815% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 815% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Bursa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$45,583 (120,822TL) | 8,888TL | + 1259% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$28,143 (74,596TL) | 3,011TL | + 2377% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,623 (4,301TL) | 1,494TL | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$24,696 (65,457TL) | 6,905TL | + 848% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$17,400 (46,120TL) | 3,050TL | + 1412% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$824 (2,184TL) | 1,192TL | + 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$225 (596TL) | 94TL | + 531% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$4,866 (12,898TL) | 6,386TL | + 102% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,523 (4,036TL) | 4,873TL | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$90 (239TL) | 60TL | + 302% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$97 (258TL) | 55TL | + 373% | |
| Clothes | + 224% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 224% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Bursa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$675 (1,790TL) | 482TL | + 271% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$354 (939TL) | 318TL | + 195% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$578 (1,532TL) | 806TL | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,220 (3,233TL) | 472TL | + 585% | |
| Transportation | + 103% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 103% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$234,952 (622,760TL) | 894,032TL | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$22 (59TL) | 23TL | + 156% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$505 (1,338TL) | 293TL | + 357% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$91 (241TL) | 46TL | + 429% | |
| Personal Care | + 233% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 233% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Bursa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$59 (156TL) | 11TL | + 1282% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$101 (269TL) | 60TL | + 346% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$369 (978TL) | 446TL | + 119% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$67 (178TL) | 17TL | + 966% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$45 (119TL) | 43TL | + 176% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$44 (117TL) | 31TL | + 280% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$13 (36TL) | 18TL | + 97% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$20 (52TL) | 34TL | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$265 (702TL) | 54TL | + 1191% | |
| Entertainment | + 306% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 306% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Bursa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$332 (879TL) | 161TL | + 446% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$203 (538TL) | 165TL | + 226% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,653 (4,382TL) | 299TL | + 1367% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$966 (2,559TL) | 970TL | + 164% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$131 (347TL) | 95TL | + 264% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$47 (124TL) | 44TL | + 181% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$58 (154TL) | 64TL | + 142% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,667 (9,721TL) | 2,042TL | + 376% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$0.86 (2.27TL) | 0.44TL | + 418% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$909 (2,409TL) | 284TL | + 748% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$71 (190TL) | 37TL | + 414% | |
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TOTAL | + 267% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 365 prices entered by 93 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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