Cost of living in Hong Kong vs Ensenada, Mexico
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| Food | + 107% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 107% more expensive than in Ensenada (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$78 (Mex$ 201) | Mex$ 143 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$38 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 101 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$46 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 39 | + 206% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$24 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 18 | + 238% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$30 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 40 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$24 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 19 | + 227% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$94 (Mex$ 241) | Mex$ 67 | + 262% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$27 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 31 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$18 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 18 | + 162% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$18 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 23 | + 97% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$228 (Mex$ 585) | Mex$ 215 | + 172% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$16 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 22 | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$19 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 20 | + 151% | |
| Housing | + 676% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 676% more expensive than in Ensenada (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$42,886 (Mex$ 109,949) | Mex$ 9,980 | + 1002% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$30,303 (Mex$ 77,690) | Mex$ 5,596 | + 1288% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,785 (Mex$ 4,576) | Mex$ 557 | + 722% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$22,986 (Mex$ 58,930) | Mex$ 6,066 | + 871% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,433 (Mex$ 39,565) | Mex$ 3,473 | + 1039% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,098 (Mex$ 2,815) | Mex$ 274 | + 927% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$144 (Mex$ 370) | Mex$ 351 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,101 (Mex$ 13,078) | Mex$ 8,297 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,193 (Mex$ 3,059) | Mex$ 1,528 | + 100% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$70 (Mex$ 178) | Mex$ 73 | + 143% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$93 (Mex$ 238) | Mex$ 78 | + 204% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 77% more expensive than in Ensenada (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$745 (Mex$ 1,909) | Mex$ 644 | + 197% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$309 (Mex$ 793) | Mex$ 655 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$724 (Mex$ 1,857) | Mex$ 1,087 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,276 (Mex$ 3,270) | Mex$ 819 | + 299% | |
| Transportation | + 128% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 128% more expensive than in Ensenada (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$232,888 (Mex$ 597,073) | Mex$ 272,143 | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 18 | + 138% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$609 (Mex$ 1,562) | Mex$ 618 | + 153% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$70 (Mex$ 179) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 116% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 116% more expensive than in Ensenada (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$56 (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 73 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$128 (Mex$ 328) | Mex$ 180 | + 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$450 (Mex$ 1,154) | Mex$ 518 | + 123% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$66 (Mex$ 168) | Mex$ 79 | + 113% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$44 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 52 | + 115% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$52 (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 51 | + 160% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$18 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 32 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$22 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 36 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$283 (Mex$ 724) | Mex$ 85 | + 750% | |
| Entertainment | + 169% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 169% more expensive than in Ensenada (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$360 (Mex$ 923) | Mex$ 319 | + 190% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$199 (Mex$ 510) | Mex$ 127 | + 301% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,018 (Mex$ 2,610) | Mex$ 780 | + 235% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$900 (Mex$ 2,308) | Mex$ 599 | + 286% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$103 (Mex$ 265) | Mex$ 71 | + 273% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 57 | + 108% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$68 (Mex$ 173) | Mex$ 40 | + 338% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,559 (Mex$ 9,125) | Mex$ 8,654 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.23 (Mex$ 3.16) | Mex$ 2.67 | + 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$876 (Mex$ 2,247) | Mex$ 556 | + 304% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (Mex$ 160) | Mex$ 48 | + 235% | |
| TOTAL | + 232% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,492 prices entered by 170 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 232% more expensive than in Ensenada (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 93,076 (HK$36,304) in Hong Kong to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 28,000 in Ensenada.
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