Cost of living in Hong Kong vs Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
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| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 21% more expensive than in Erie, Pennsylvania (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$78 ($10) | $12 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$38 ($4.89) | $7 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$46 ($5.88) | $2.83 | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$24 ($3.04) | $1.02 | + 197% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$30 ($3.83) | $1.97 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$24 ($3.07) | $4.60 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$94 ($12) | $5.69 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$27 ($3.51) | $2.96 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$18 ($2.31) | $1.58 | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$19 ($2.40) | $2.39 | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$224 ($29) | $13 | + 119% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$16 ($2.01) | $1.89 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$20 ($2.54) | $1.65 | + 54% | |
| Housing | + 175% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 175% more expensive than in Erie, Pennsylvania (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$43,117 ($5,547) | $1,152 | + 382% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$31,134 ($4,006) | $794 | + 405% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,823 ($235) | $197 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$23,448 ($3,017) | $713 | + 323% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,124 ($1,946) | $547 | + 256% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,047 ($135) | $128 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$144 ($19) | $51 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,368 ($691) | $387 | + 78% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,238 ($159) | $132 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$70 ($9) | $8 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$93 ($12) | $13 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 66% more expensive than in Erie, Pennsylvania (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$789 ($101) | $33 | + 210% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$317 ($41) | $31 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$733 ($94) | $88 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,355 ($174) | $88 | + 98% | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 72% more expensive than in Erie, Pennsylvania (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$241,909 ($31,124) | $19,919 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 ($2.14) | $0.76 | + 180% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$619 ($80) | $36 | + 122% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$74 ($9) | $35 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 37% more expensive than in Erie, Pennsylvania (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$56 ($7) | $5.70 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$128 ($16) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$441 ($57) | $67 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$66 ($8) | $5.21 | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$44 ($5.66) | $2.79 | + 103% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$51 ($7) | $3.11 | + 113% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$18 ($2.34) | $2.18 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$21 ($2.76) | $1.44 | + 91% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$262 ($34) | $14 | + 145% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is about the same as in Erie, Pennsylvania (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$384 ($49) | $34 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$198 ($25) | $17 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,020 ($131) | $109 | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$956 ($123) | $59 | + 108% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$103 ($13) | $7 | + 99% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 ($5.89) | $3.83 | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$70 ($9) | $3.67 | + 144% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,572 ($460) | $429 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.23 ($0.16) | $1.08 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$876 ($113) | $27 | + 321% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 ($8) | $8 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 74% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,316 prices entered by 161 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 74% more expensive than in Erie, Pennsylvania (United States)
For example, you would need at least $5,902 (HK$45,876) in Hong Kong to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $3,400 in Erie, Pennsylvania.
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