Cost of living in Hong Kong is 184% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia)
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| Food | + 82% | |||
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| Food in Hong Kong is 82% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$87 (RM49) | RM17 | + 185% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$44 (RM25) | RM16 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$50 (RM28) | RM11 | + 160% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$22 (RM12) | RM8 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$33 (RM19) | RM8 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$24 (RM13) | RM8 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$106 (RM60) | RM26 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$33 (RM19) | RM8 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$24 (RM14) | RM6 | + 116% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$16 (RM9) | RM11 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$153 (RM86) | RM109 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$17 (RM10) | RM4.55 | + 112% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$17 (RM10) | RM3.18 | + 209% | |
| Housing | + 510% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 510% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$44,474 (RM25,087) | RM2,505 | + 901% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$28,143 (RM15,875) | RM1,780 | + 792% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$968 (RM546) | RM197 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$24,786 (RM13,981) | RM1,411 | + 891% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$17,400 (RM9,815) | RM902 | + 988% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$824 (RM465) | RM196 | + 137% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$225 (RM127) | RM125 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$4,866 (RM2,745) | RM1,828 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,523 (RM859) | RM623 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$90 (RM51) | RM29 | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$98 (RM55) | RM16 | + 253% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 45% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$675 (RM381) | RM291 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$354 (RM200) | RM139 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$626 (RM353) | RM294 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,220 (RM688) | RM319 | + 116% | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 85% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$235,062 (RM132,595) | RM157,853 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$23 (RM13) | RM2.52 | + 406% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$526 (RM296) | RM117 | + 153% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$91 (RM51) | RM44 | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 152% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 152% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$59 (RM33) | RM12 | + 179% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$101 (RM57) | RM20 | + 190% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$369 (RM208) | RM79 | + 164% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$67 (RM38) | RM34 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$45 (RM25) | RM7 | + 253% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$44 (RM25) | RM12 | + 105% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$13 (RM8) | RM5.06 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$20 (RM11) | RM7 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$265 (RM149) | RM39 | + 281% | |
| Entertainment | + 184% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 184% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$353 (RM199) | RM61 | + 226% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$209 (RM118) | RM26 | + 349% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,653 (RM932) | RM70 | + 1232% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$1,004 (RM566) | RM114 | + 398% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$144 (RM81) | RM26 | + 209% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$47 (RM27) | RM12 | + 116% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$64 (RM36) | RM16 | + 130% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,667 (RM2,069) | RM1,762 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$0.86 (RM0.48) | RM0.27 | + 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$909 (RM513) | RM180 | + 184% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$69 (RM39) | RM17 | + 136% | |
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TOTAL | + 184% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 311 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2023.
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