Cost of living in Hong Kong is 36% more expensive than in Cork (Ireland)
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| Food | + 7% | |||
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| Food in Hong Kong is 7% more expensive than in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Cork | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$87 (€10) | €15 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$44 (€5.16) | €9 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$50 (€5.95) | €4.51 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$22 (€2.56) | €1.28 | + 99% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$33 (€3.90) | €3.29 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$24 (€2.78) | €2.44 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$106 (€13) | €5.20 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$33 (€3.94) | €2.18 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$24 (€2.86) | €1.11 | + 157% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$16 (€1.89) | €2.45 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$153 (€18) | €13 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$17 (€2.02) | €2.63 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$17 (€2.06) | €1.03 | + 101% | |
| Housing | + 99% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 99% more expensive than in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Cork | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$44,474 (€5,254) | €1,677 | + 213% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$28,143 (€3,325) | €1,225 | + 171% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$968 (€114) | €166 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$24,786 (€2,928) | €1,448 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$17,400 (€2,056) | €1,004 | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$824 (€97) | €229 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$225 (€27) | €43 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$4,866 (€575) | €424 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,523 (€180) | €115 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$90 (€11) | €5.60 | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$98 (€12) | €13 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 22% more expensive than in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$675 (€80) | €63 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$354 (€42) | €34 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$626 (€74) | €90 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,220 (€144) | €97 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is about the same as in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$235,062 (€27,772) | €29,004 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$23 (€2.67) | €1.84 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$526 (€62) | €63 | - 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$91 (€11) | €21 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 17% more expensive than in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Cork | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$59 (€7) | €5.43 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$101 (€12) | €16 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$369 (€44) | €55 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$67 (€8) | €4.32 | + 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$45 (€5.28) | €2.39 | + 121% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$44 (€5.21) | €4.57 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$13 (€1.59) | €1.67 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$20 (€2.34) | €2.89 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$265 (€31) | €15 | + 103% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 25% more expensive than in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Cork | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$353 (€42) | €40 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$209 (€25) | €22 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,653 (€195) | €54 | + 261% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$1,004 (€119) | €66 | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$144 (€17) | €12 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$47 (€5.60) | €3.33 | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$64 (€8) | €6 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,667 (€433) | €437 | - 1% | |
| 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 (€107) | €47 | + 127% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$69 (€8) | €15 | - 44% | |
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TOTAL | + 36% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
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