Cost of living in Hong Kong vs Elx, Spain
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| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 27% more expensive than in Elx (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$78 (€8) | €13 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$38 (€4.11) | €7 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$46 (€4.94) | €3.61 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$24 (€2.55) | €0.90 | + 183% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$30 (€3.22) | €2.09 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$24 (€2.58) | €1.39 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$94 (€10) | €4.93 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$27 (€2.95) | €1.53 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$18 (€1.94) | €1.39 | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$19 (€2.02) | €0.78 | + 160% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$224 (€24) | €4.04 | + 500% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$16 (€1.69) | €2.08 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$20 (€2.14) | €1.23 | + 74% | |
| Housing | + 300% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 300% more expensive than in Elx (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$43,117 (€4,662) | €686 | + 579% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$31,134 (€3,366) | €472 | + 614% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,823 (€197) | €103 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$23,448 (€2,535) | €423 | + 499% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,124 (€1,635) | €288 | + 468% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,047 (€113) | €67 | + 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$144 (€16) | €25 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,368 (€580) | €428 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,238 (€134) | €113 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$70 (€8) | €6 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$93 (€10) | €9 | + 6% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 10% more expensive than in Elx (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$789 (€85) | €73 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$317 (€34) | €39 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$733 (€79) | €60 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,355 (€146) | €66 | + 123% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 69% more expensive than in Elx (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$241,909 (€26,156) | €18,236 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (€1.79) | €1.25 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$619 (€67) | €27 | + 147% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$74 (€8) | €19 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 28% more expensive than in Elx (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$56 (€6) | €7 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$128 (€14) | €9 | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$441 (€48) | €70 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$66 (€7) | €3.51 | + 102% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$44 (€4.75) | €2.29 | + 108% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$51 (€5.56) | €2.31 | + 140% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$18 (€1.97) | €1.77 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$21 (€2.32) | €2.18 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$262 (€28) | €13 | + 127% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 48% more expensive than in Elx (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$384 (€42) | €29 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$198 (€21) | €14 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,020 (€110) | €31 | + 254% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$956 (€103) | €40 | + 158% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$103 (€11) | €8 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 (€4.95) | €2.20 | + 125% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$70 (€8) | €4.08 | + 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,572 (€386) | €654 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.23 (€0.13) | €0.22 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$876 (€95) | €37 | + 157% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (€7) | €5.01 | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 102% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,493 prices entered by 166 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 102% more expensive than in Elx (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €4,241 (HK$39,228) in Hong Kong to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €2,100 in Elx.
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