Cost of living in Hong Kong vs Eilat, Israel
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| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 21% cheaper than in Eilat (Israel) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$78 (33 ₪) | 83 ₪ | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$38 (16 ₪) | 45 ₪ | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$46 (20 ₪) | 27 ₪ | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$24 (10 ₪) | 5.00 ₪ | + 101% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$30 (13 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$24 (10 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$94 (40 ₪) | 24 ₪ | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$27 (12 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$18 (8 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$18 (8 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$228 (96 ₪) | 65 ₪ | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$16 (7 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$19 (8 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 20% | |
| Housing | + 134% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 134% more expensive than in Eilat (Israel) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$42,886 (18,093 ₪) | 5,125 ₪ | + 253% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$30,303 (12,785 ₪) | 3,825 ₪ | + 234% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,785 (753 ₪) | 930 ₪ | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$22,986 (9,698 ₪) | 2,933 ₪ | + 231% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,433 (6,511 ₪) | 2,367 ₪ | + 175% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,098 (463 ₪) | 500 ₪ | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$144 (61 ₪) | 113 ₪ | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,101 (2,152 ₪) | 2,297 ₪ | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,193 (503 ₪) | 367 ₪ | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$70 (29 ₪) | 24 ₪ | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$93 (39 ₪) | 40 ₪ | - 2% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 32% cheaper than in Eilat (Israel) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$745 (314 ₪) | 300 ₪ | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$309 (130 ₪) | 247 ₪ | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$724 (306 ₪) | 443 ₪ | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,276 (538 ₪) | 683 ₪ | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is about the same as in Eilat (Israel) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$232,888 (98,254 ₪) | 112,500 ₪ | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (7 ₪) | 5.27 ₪ | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$609 (257 ₪) | 250 ₪ | + 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$70 (29 ₪) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 28% cheaper than in Eilat (Israel) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$56 (23 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$128 (54 ₪) | 50 ₪ | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$450 (190 ₪) | 200 ₪ | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$66 (28 ₪) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$44 (19 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$52 (22 ₪) | 18 ₪ | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$18 (8 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$22 (9 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$283 (119 ₪) | 55 ₪ | + 117% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 20% more expensive than in Eilat (Israel) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$360 (152 ₪) | 123 ₪ | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$199 (84 ₪) | 68 ₪ | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,018 (430 ₪) | 190 ₪ | + 126% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$900 (380 ₪) | 275 ₪ | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$103 (44 ₪) | 38 ₪ | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 (20 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$68 (29 ₪) | 25 ₪ | + 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,559 (1,502 ₪) | 2,200 ₪ | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.23 (0.52 ₪) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$876 (370 ₪) | 243 ₪ | + 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (26 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,380 prices entered by 159 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 28% more expensive than in Eilat (Israel)
For example, you would need at least 19,205 ₪ (HK$45,521) in Hong Kong to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 15,000 ₪ in Eilat.
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