Cost of living in Hong Kong vs El Paso, Texas, United States
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| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 24% more expensive than in El Paso, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$79 ($10) | $13 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$38 ($4.89) | $6 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$46 ($5.99) | $3.05 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$24 ($3.05) | $0.71 | + 329% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$30 ($3.82) | $2.40 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$24 ($3.04) | $2.30 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$94 ($12) | $3.93 | + 208% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$27 ($3.51) | $3.42 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$18 ($2.31) | $1.22 | + 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$18 ($2.30) | $2.67 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$229 ($30) | $15 | + 96% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$16 ($2.01) | $1.89 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$19 ($2.49) | $1.87 | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 184% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 184% more expensive than in El Paso, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$42,706 ($5,498) | $1,122 | + 390% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$30,628 ($3,943) | $802 | + 392% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,785 ($230) | $172 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$22,986 ($2,959) | $777 | + 281% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,433 ($1,987) | $579 | + 243% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,098 ($141) | $133 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$144 ($19) | $46 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,260 ($677) | $291 | + 132% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,238 ($159) | $105 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$70 ($9) | $9 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$93 ($12) | $9 | + 28% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 47% more expensive than in El Paso, Texas (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$745 ($96) | $45 | + 112% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$309 ($40) | $31 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$724 ($93) | $81 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,276 ($164) | $108 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 85% more expensive than in El Paso, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$241,909 ($31,142) | $21,636 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 ($2.14) | $0.61 | + 251% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$609 ($78) | $39 | + 101% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$70 ($9) | $15 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 7% more expensive than in El Paso, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$56 ($7) | $5.04 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$128 ($16) | $21 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$445 ($57) | $81 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$66 ($8) | $7 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$44 ($5.66) | $3.22 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$52 ($7) | $4.53 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$18 ($2.34) | $3.57 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$22 ($2.89) | $1.29 | + 124% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$277 ($36) | $18 | + 100% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 53% more expensive than in El Paso, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$360 ($46) | $31 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$198 ($25) | $18 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,018 ($131) | $147 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$900 ($116) | $56 | + 108% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$101 ($13) | $8 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 ($5.92) | $5.69 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$68 ($9) | $4.61 | + 89% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,572 ($460) | $431 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.23 ($0.16) | $0.28 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$876 ($113) | $23 | + 388% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 ($8) | $7 | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,501 prices entered by 175 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 89% more expensive than in El Paso, Texas (United States)
For example, you would need at least $7,009 (HK$54,441) in Hong Kong to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $3,700 in El Paso, Texas.
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