Cost of living in Hong Kong vs Erdenet, Mongolia
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| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 19% more expensive than in Erdenet (Mongolia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$78 (28,708 ₮) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$38 (13,939 ₮) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$46 (17,067 ₮) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$24 (8,748 ₮) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$30 (11,099 ₮) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$24 (8,669 ₮) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$94 (34,515 ₮) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$27 (10,014 ₮) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$18 (6,576 ₮) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$18 (6,569 ₮) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$228 (83,702 ₮) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$16 (5,724 ₮) | 3,675 ₮ | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$19 (7,036 ₮) | 2,756 ₮ | + 155% | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Hong Kong is about the same as in Erdenet (Mongolia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$42,886 (15,740,107 ₮) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$30,303 (11,121,972 ₮) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,785 (655,093 ₮) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$22,986 (8,436,374 ₮) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,433 (5,664,120 ₮) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,098 (402,961 ₮) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$144 (52,951 ₮) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,101 (1,872,234 ₮) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,193 (437,880 ₮) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$70 (25,521 ₮) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$93 (34,060 ₮) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is about the same as in Erdenet (Mongolia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$745 (273,332 ₮) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$309 (113,478 ₮) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$724 (265,861 ₮) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,276 (468,185 ₮) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is about the same as in Erdenet (Mongolia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$232,888 (85,475,824 ₮) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (6,135 ₮) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$609 (223,588 ₮) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$70 (25,595 ₮) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is about the same as in Erdenet (Mongolia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$56 (20,397 ₮) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$128 (46,953 ₮) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$450 (165,226 ₮) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$66 (24,062 ₮) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$44 (16,134 ₮) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$52 (19,147 ₮) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$18 (6,685 ₮) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$22 (8,226 ₮) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$283 (103,716 ₮) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is about the same as in Erdenet (Mongolia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$360 (132,186 ₮) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$199 (73,065 ₮) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,018 (373,647 ₮) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$900 (330,428 ₮) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$103 (37,878 ₮) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 (16,987 ₮) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$68 (24,826 ₮) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,559 (1,306,258 ₮) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.23 (452 ₮) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$876 (321,624 ₮) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (22,910 ₮) | - | - | |
| 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 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 19% more expensive than in Erdenet (Mongolia)
For example, you would need at least 53,296,087 ₮ (HK$145,211) in Hong Kong to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 44,700,000 ₮ in Erdenet.
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