Cost of living in Hong Kong is 17% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | + 17% | |||
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| Food in Hong Kong is 17% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$71 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 47 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$44 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 31 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$51 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 15 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$23 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 7 | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$34 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 15 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$24 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 4.96 | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$96 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 30 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$32 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 8 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$24 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 3.82 | + 193% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$15 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 10 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$150 (Dirham 71) | Dirham 65 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$18 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$20 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 4.40 | + 114% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 46% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$36,510 (Dirham 17,158) | Dirham 9,249 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$23,879 (Dirham 11,223) | Dirham 4,987 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,581 (Dirham 743) | Dirham 834 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$19,785 (Dirham 9,298) | Dirham 5,418 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$14,048 (Dirham 6,602) | Dirham 3,582 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$994 (Dirham 467) | Dirham 646 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$174 (Dirham 82) | Dirham 296 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$4,281 (Dirham 2,012) | Dirham 789 | + 155% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,875 (Dirham 881) | Dirham 341 | + 158% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$96 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 42 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$96 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 37 | + 22% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 9% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$618 (Dirham 290) | Dirham 261 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$332 (Dirham 156) | Dirham 205 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$681 (Dirham 320) | Dirham 342 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$986 (Dirham 463) | Dirham 392 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 5% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$206,900 (Dirham 97,236) | Dirham 115,445 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$23 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 2.78 | + 288% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$496 (Dirham 233) | Dirham 278 | - 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$102 (Dirham 48) | Dirham 50 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 11% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$53 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 22 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$118 (Dirham 56) | Dirham 37 | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$382 (Dirham 179) | Dirham 241 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$67 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 23 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$40 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 16 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$46 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 20 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$14 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 12 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$20 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 15 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$272 (Dirham 128) | Dirham 40 | + 224% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 10% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$391 (Dirham 184) | Dirham 174 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$201 (Dirham 95) | Dirham 100 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,409 (Dirham 662) | Dirham 234 | + 183% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$559 (Dirham 263) | Dirham 407 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$134 (Dirham 63) | Dirham 95 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$41 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 24 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$56 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 41 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,667 (Dirham 1,724) | Dirham 2,079 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$0.88 (Dirham 0.41) | Dirham 0.50 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$700 (Dirham 329) | Dirham 276 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$71 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 18 | + 81% | |
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TOTAL | + 17% | ||
These prices were last updated on December 04, 2023.
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