Cost of living in Hong Kong is 108% more expensive than in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain)
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| Food | + 40% | |||
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| Food in Hong Kong is 40% more expensive than in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$87 (€10) | €13 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$44 (€5.16) | €8 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$50 (€5.95) | €3.50 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$22 (€2.56) | €0.90 | + 185% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$33 (€3.90) | €2.82 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$24 (€2.78) | €1.45 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$106 (€13) | €5.21 | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$33 (€3.94) | €2.00 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$24 (€2.86) | €1.09 | + 163% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$16 (€1.89) | €0.74 | + 154% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$153 (€18) | €5.51 | + 228% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$17 (€2.02) | €1.90 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$17 (€2.06) | €0.85 | + 142% | |
| Housing | + 246% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 246% more expensive than in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$44,474 (€5,255) | €1,085 | + 385% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$28,143 (€3,325) | €700 | + 375% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$968 (€114) | €90 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$24,786 (€2,929) | €692 | + 323% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$17,400 (€2,056) | €477 | + 331% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$824 (€97) | €66 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$225 (€27) | €30 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$4,866 (€575) | €344 | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,523 (€180) | €83 | + 117% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$90 (€11) | €4.83 | + 121% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$98 (€12) | €10 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 22% more expensive than in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$675 (€80) | €73 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$354 (€42) | €34 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$626 (€74) | €80 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,220 (€144) | €83 | + 73% | |
| Transportation | + 77% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 77% more expensive than in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$235,062 (€27,774) | €19,598 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$23 (€2.67) | €1.33 | + 101% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$526 (€62) | €30 | + 108% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$91 (€11) | €14 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 50% more expensive than in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$59 (€7) | €5.96 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$101 (€12) | €8 | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$369 (€44) | €60 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$67 (€8) | €3.34 | + 138% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$45 (€5.28) | €2.30 | + 130% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$44 (€5.21) | €2.74 | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$13 (€1.59) | €1.18 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$20 (€2.34) | €1.33 | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$265 (€31) | €12 | + 161% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 72% more expensive than in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$353 (€42) | €27 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$209 (€25) | €15 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,653 (€195) | €57 | + 244% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$1,004 (€119) | €41 | + 187% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$144 (€17) | €9 | + 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$47 (€5.60) | €2.73 | + 105% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$64 (€8) | €3.55 | + 113% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,667 (€433) | €420 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$0.86 (€0.10) | €0.20 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$909 (€107) | €49 | + 121% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$69 (€8) | €5.09 | + 60% | |
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TOTAL | + 108% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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