Cost of living in Hong Kong vs Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 6% more expensive than in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$78 (£7) | £13 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$38 (£3.49) | £5.28 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$46 (£4.28) | £3.12 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$24 (£2.19) | £0.91 | + 140% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$30 (£2.78) | £2.94 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$24 (£2.17) | £1.89 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$94 (£9) | £3.70 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$27 (£2.51) | £1.90 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$18 (£1.65) | £0.83 | + 99% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$18 (£1.65) | £1.77 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$228 (£21) | £8 | + 162% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$16 (£1.43) | £1.94 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$19 (£1.76) | £1.04 | + 70% | |
| Housing | + 81% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 81% more expensive than in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$42,886 (£3,945) | £1,541 | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$30,303 (£2,788) | £1,219 | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,785 (£164) | £165 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$22,986 (£2,115) | £1,025 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,433 (£1,420) | £756 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,098 (£101) | £115 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$144 (£13) | £29 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,101 (£469) | £333 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,193 (£110) | £82 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$70 (£6) | £7 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$93 (£9) | £11 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is about the same as in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$745 (£69) | £70 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$309 (£28) | £30 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$724 (£67) | £69 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,276 (£117) | £72 | + 63% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is about the same as in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$232,888 (£21,426) | £21,921 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (£1.54) | £1.18 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$609 (£56) | £57 | - 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$70 (£6) | £17 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 14% more expensive than in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$56 (£5.11) | £4.44 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$128 (£12) | £6 | + 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$450 (£41) | £89 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$66 (£6) | £3.30 | + 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$44 (£4.04) | £1.48 | + 173% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$52 (£4.80) | £3.50 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$18 (£1.68) | £1.81 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$22 (£2.06) | £1.30 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$283 (£26) | £12 | + 119% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 20% more expensive than in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$360 (£33) | £34 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$199 (£18) | £19 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,018 (£94) | £104 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$900 (£83) | £57 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$103 (£9) | £8 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 (£4.26) | £2.77 | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$68 (£6) | £4.59 | + 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,559 (£327) | £393 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.23 (£0.11) | £0.10 | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$876 (£81) | £35 | + 130% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (£5.74) | £11 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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