Cost of living in Hong Kong vs Tacna, Peru
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| Food | + 162% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 162% more expensive than in Tacna (Peru) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$78 (S/. 37) | S/. 17 | + 119% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$38 (S/. 18) | S/. 14 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$44 (S/. 21) | S/. 5.49 | + 281% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$23 (S/. 11) | S/. 3.72 | + 192% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$29 (S/. 14) | S/. 4.56 | + 201% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$22 (S/. 10) | S/. 2.56 | + 305% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$92 (S/. 43) | S/. 11 | + 294% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$24 (S/. 11) | S/. 3.92 | + 191% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$17 (S/. 8) | S/. 2.16 | + 277% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$17 (S/. 8) | S/. 4.36 | + 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$230 (S/. 108) | S/. 18 | + 488% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$15 (S/. 7) | S/. 8 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$19 (S/. 9) | S/. 2.00 | + 337% | |
| Housing | + 616% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 616% more expensive than in Tacna (Peru) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$42,306 (S/. 19,895) | S/. 1,206 | + 1550% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$31,492 (S/. 14,810) | S/. 904 | + 1538% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,664 (S/. 783) | S/. 114 | + 587% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$23,566 (S/. 11,082) | S/. 1,215 | + 812% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,226 (S/. 7,160) | S/. 592 | + 1109% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,062 (S/. 500) | S/. 104 | + 381% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$142 (S/. 67) | S/. 95 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,312 (S/. 2,498) | S/. 1,520 | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,366 (S/. 643) | S/. 365 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$69 (S/. 32) | S/. 25 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$94 (S/. 44) | S/. 20 | + 121% | |
| Clothes | + 144% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 144% more expensive than in Tacna (Peru) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$704 (S/. 331) | S/. 123 | + 170% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$314 (S/. 148) | S/. 65 | + 127% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$728 (S/. 342) | S/. 222 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,295 (S/. 609) | S/. 141 | + 331% | |
| Transportation | + 230% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 230% more expensive than in Tacna (Peru) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$243,567 (S/. 114,542) | S/. 48,451 | + 136% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (S/. 8) | S/. 3.56 | + 119% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$613 (S/. 288) | S/. 51 | + 462% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$78 (S/. 37) | S/. 24 | + 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 111% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 111% more expensive than in Tacna (Peru) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$49 (S/. 23) | S/. 22 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$115 (S/. 54) | S/. 21 | + 158% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$463 (S/. 218) | S/. 52 | + 314% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$59 (S/. 28) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$38 (S/. 18) | S/. 13 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$53 (S/. 25) | S/. 14 | + 83% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$18 (S/. 8) | S/. 3.97 | + 113% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$20 (S/. 9) | S/. 3.70 | + 156% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$265 (S/. 125) | S/. 13 | + 869% | |
| Entertainment | + 218% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 218% more expensive than in Tacna (Peru) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$381 (S/. 179) | S/. 26 | + 577% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$190 (S/. 89) | S/. 28 | + 216% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,027 (S/. 483) | S/. 132 | + 267% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$894 (S/. 420) | S/. 50 | + 747% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$100 (S/. 47) | S/. 21 | + 126% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 (S/. 21) | S/. 9 | + 147% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$69 (S/. 33) | S/. 6 | + 403% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,416 (S/. 1,607) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.19 (S/. 0.56) | S/. 0.56 | - 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$893 (S/. 420) | S/. 51 | + 717% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (S/. 29) | S/. 7 | + 321% | |
| TOTAL | + 297% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,367 prices entered by 180 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 297% more expensive than in Tacna (Peru)
For example, you would need at least S/. 13,895 (HK$29,547) in Hong Kong to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with S/. 3,500 in Tacna.
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