Cost of living in Hong Kong vs Emmen, Netherlands
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| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 9% more expensive than in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$78 (€8) | €23 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$38 (€4.08) | €8 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$46 (€4.99) | €2.00 | + 150% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$24 (€2.56) | €0.82 | + 214% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$30 (€3.25) | €2.25 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$24 (€2.54) | €1.20 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$94 (€10) | €1.20 | + 742% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$27 (€2.93) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$18 (€1.92) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$18 (€1.92) | €1.00 | + 92% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$228 (€24) | €7 | + 250% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$16 (€1.67) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$19 (€2.06) | €0.70 | + 194% | |
| Housing | + 114% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 114% more expensive than in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$42,886 (€4,606) | €750 | + 514% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$30,303 (€3,254) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,785 (€192) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$22,986 (€2,468) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,433 (€1,657) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,098 (€118) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$144 (€15) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,101 (€548) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,193 (€128) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$70 (€7) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$93 (€10) | €12 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 9% more expensive than in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$745 (€80) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$309 (€33) | €28 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$724 (€78) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,276 (€137) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 22% cheaper than in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$232,888 (€25,010) | €31,140 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (€1.80) | €1.53 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$609 (€65) | €96 | - 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$70 (€7) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 40% cheaper than in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$56 (€5.97) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$128 (€14) | €60 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$450 (€48) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$66 (€7) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$44 (€4.72) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$52 (€5.60) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$18 (€1.96) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$22 (€2.41) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$283 (€30) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 39% more expensive than in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$360 (€39) | €40 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$199 (€21) | €20 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,018 (€109) | €50 | + 119% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$900 (€97) | €60 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$103 (€11) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 (€4.97) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$68 (€7) | €5.00 | + 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,559 (€382) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.23 (€0.13) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$876 (€94) | €25 | + 276% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (€7) | €8 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,366 prices entered by 158 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 19% more expensive than in Emmen (Netherlands)
For example, you would need at least €2,504 (HK$23,314) in Hong Kong to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €2,100 in Emmen.
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