Cost of living in Hong Kong is 101% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan)
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| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 14% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$87 (338 NT$) | 225 NT$ | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$44 (170 NT$) | 129 NT$ | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$50 (196 NT$) | 100 NT$ | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$22 (84 NT$) | 87 NT$ | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$33 (128 NT$) | 89 NT$ | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$24 (91 NT$) | 209 NT$ | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$106 (414 NT$) | 172 NT$ | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$33 (130 NT$) | 156 NT$ | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$24 (94 NT$) | 185 NT$ | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$16 (62 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$153 (594 NT$) | 511 NT$ | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$17 (67 NT$) | 61 NT$ | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$17 (68 NT$) | 24 NT$ | + 183% | |
| Housing | + 318% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 318% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$44,474 (172,934 NT$) | 32,293 NT$ | + 436% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$28,143 (109,433 NT$) | 17,203 NT$ | + 536% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$968 (3,764 NT$) | 1,882 NT$ | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$24,786 (96,378 NT$) | 17,244 NT$ | + 459% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$17,400 (67,659 NT$) | 10,286 NT$ | + 558% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$824 (3,204 NT$) | 1,323 NT$ | + 142% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$225 (874 NT$) | 700 NT$ | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$4,866 (18,922 NT$) | 19,625 NT$ | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,523 (5,920 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$90 (351 NT$) | 293 NT$ | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$98 (379 NT$) | 304 NT$ | + 25% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 26% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$675 (2,625 NT$) | 2,386 NT$ | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$354 (1,378 NT$) | 1,066 NT$ | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$626 (2,434 NT$) | 2,460 NT$ | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,220 (4,743 NT$) | 2,701 NT$ | + 76% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 78% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$235,062 (914,020 NT$) | 1,075,140 NT$ | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$23 (88 NT$) | 28 NT$ | + 216% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$526 (2,043 NT$) | 736 NT$ | + 177% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$91 (354 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 14% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$59 (229 NT$) | 208 NT$ | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$101 (395 NT$) | 300 NT$ | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$369 (1,434 NT$) | 1,000 NT$ | + 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$67 (262 NT$) | 298 NT$ | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$45 (174 NT$) | 166 NT$ | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$44 (171 NT$) | 239 NT$ | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$13 (52 NT$) | 58 NT$ | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$20 (77 NT$) | 82 NT$ | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$265 (1,030 NT$) | 354 NT$ | + 191% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 58% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$353 (1,374 NT$) | 582 NT$ | + 136% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$209 (814 NT$) | 543 NT$ | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,653 (6,428 NT$) | 2,779 NT$ | + 131% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$1,004 (3,905 NT$) | 1,134 NT$ | + 244% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$144 (562 NT$) | 286 NT$ | + 97% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$47 (184 NT$) | 124 NT$ | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$64 (248 NT$) | 131 NT$ | + 89% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,667 (14,261 NT$) | 13,294 NT$ | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$0.86 (3.34 NT$) | 12 NT$ | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$909 (3,534 NT$) | 1,391 NT$ | + 154% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$69 (269 NT$) | 100 NT$ | + 169% | |
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TOTAL | + 101% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 311 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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