Cost of living in Kowloon (Hong Kong) is 63% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland)
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Food | + 24% | |||
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Food in Kowloon (Hong Kong) is 24% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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Kowloon | Kraków | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$96 (49 zł) | 44 zł | + 11% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$43 (22 zł) | 34 zł | - 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$30 (15 zł) | 16 zł | - 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$22 (11 zł) | 3.89 zł | + 191% | |
12 eggs, large | HK$35 (18 zł) | 15 zł | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$22 (11 zł) | 17 zł | - 34% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$70 (35 zł) | 20 zł | + 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$32 (16 zł) | 3.45 zł | + 369% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$11 (5.78 zł) | 4.84 zł | + 20% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$13 (7 zł) | 4.18 zł | + 62% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$215 (110 zł) | 43 zł | + 158% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | HK$16 (8 zł) | 9 zł | - 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$16 (8 zł) | 4.55 zł | + 82% | |
Housing | + 115% | |||
Housing in Kowloon (Hong Kong) is 115% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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Kowloon | Kraków | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$40,234 (20,528 zł) | 6,551 zł | + 213% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$25,015 (12,763 zł) | 4,407 zł | + 190% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,304 (665 zł) | 1,089 zł | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$17,523 (8,941 zł) | 3,211 zł | + 178% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$14,376 (7,335 zł) | 2,653 zł | + 176% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$700 (357 zł) | 550 zł | - 35% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$154 (79 zł) | 45 zł | + 75% | |
40” flat screen tv | HK$5,625 (2,870 zł) | 1,884 zł | + 52% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,000 (510 zł) | 415 zł | + 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$51 (26 zł) | 59 zł | - 56% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$68 (35 zł) | 92 zł | - 62% | |
Clothes | - 17% | |||
Clothes in Kowloon (Hong Kong) is 17% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$350 (179 zł) | 322 zł | - 44% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$292 (149 zł) | 167 zł | - 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$476 (243 zł) | 327 zł | - 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,100 (561 zł) | 390 zł | + 44% | |
Transportation | + 52% | |||
Transportation in Kowloon (Hong Kong) is 52% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$225,709 (115,164 zł) | 105,262 zł | + 9% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$15 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 19% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | HK$575 (294 zł) | 167 zł | + 76% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$167 (85 zł) | 39 zł | + 116% | |
Personal Care | + 15% | |||
Personal Care in Kowloon (Hong Kong) is 15% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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Kowloon | Kraków | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$44 (22 zł) | 19 zł | + 18% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$68 (35 zł) | 31 zł | + 11% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$289 (147 zł) | 237 zł | - 38% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 20 zł | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$46 (23 zł) | 16 zł | + 43% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$52 (27 zł) | 16 zł | + 70% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$20 (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | HK$24 (12 zł) | 10 zł | + 28% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$160 (82 zł) | 76 zł | + 8% | |
Entertainment | + 80% | |||
Entertainment in Kowloon (Hong Kong) is 80% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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Kowloon | Kraków | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$300 (153 zł) | 104 zł | + 47% | |
2 tickets to the movies | HK$177 (90 zł) | 57 zł | + 59% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$417 (213 zł) | 261 zł | - 19% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$679 (347 zł) | 168 zł | + 106% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$85 (43 zł) | 33 zł | + 30% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$32 (16 zł) | 16 zł | + 0% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$52 (26 zł) | 14 zł | + 86% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 2,253 zł | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$3.59 (1.83 zł) | 0.59 zł | + 213% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$618 (316 zł) | 123 zł | + 156% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$51 (26 zł) | 16 zł | + 62% | |
TOTAL | + 63% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 354 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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