Cost of living in Hong Kong vs Taichung City, Taiwan
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| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is about the same as in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$78 (281 NT$) | 225 NT$ | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$38 (136 NT$) | 129 NT$ | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$44 (160 NT$) | 100 NT$ | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$23 (83 NT$) | 92 NT$ | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$29 (105 NT$) | 89 NT$ | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$22 (79 NT$) | 209 NT$ | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$92 (330 NT$) | 172 NT$ | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$24 (87 NT$) | 156 NT$ | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$17 (62 NT$) | 185 NT$ | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$17 (62 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$230 (826 NT$) | 511 NT$ | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$15 (53 NT$) | 61 NT$ | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$19 (67 NT$) | 24 NT$ | + 179% | |
| Housing | + 270% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 270% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$42,306 (152,016 NT$) | 32,293 NT$ | + 371% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$31,492 (113,158 NT$) | 17,203 NT$ | + 558% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,664 (5,980 NT$) | 2,032 NT$ | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$23,566 (84,678 NT$) | 17,244 NT$ | + 391% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,226 (54,711 NT$) | 10,286 NT$ | + 432% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,062 (3,817 NT$) | 1,437 NT$ | + 166% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$142 (511 NT$) | 700 NT$ | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,312 (19,088 NT$) | 19,625 NT$ | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,366 (4,910 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$69 (246 NT$) | 293 NT$ | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$94 (338 NT$) | 304 NT$ | + 11% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 13% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$704 (2,531 NT$) | 2,386 NT$ | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$314 (1,130 NT$) | 1,066 NT$ | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$728 (2,616 NT$) | 2,460 NT$ | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,295 (4,652 NT$) | 2,701 NT$ | + 72% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 9% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$243,567 (875,199 NT$) | 1,075,140 NT$ | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (59 NT$) | 28 NT$ | + 114% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$613 (2,202 NT$) | 2,000 NT$ | + 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$78 (281 NT$) | 428 NT$ | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 10% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$49 (177 NT$) | 208 NT$ | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$115 (413 NT$) | 300 NT$ | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$463 (1,662 NT$) | 1,000 NT$ | + 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$59 (212 NT$) | 298 NT$ | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$38 (137 NT$) | 166 NT$ | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$53 (190 NT$) | 239 NT$ | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$18 (65 NT$) | 58 NT$ | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$20 (72 NT$) | 82 NT$ | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$265 (954 NT$) | 354 NT$ | + 169% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 45% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$381 (1,367 NT$) | 613 NT$ | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$190 (683 NT$) | 543 NT$ | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,027 (3,690 NT$) | 2,779 NT$ | + 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$894 (3,212 NT$) | 1,134 NT$ | + 183% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$100 (361 NT$) | 286 NT$ | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 (164 NT$) | 124 NT$ | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$69 (248 NT$) | 131 NT$ | + 89% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,416 (12,276 NT$) | 13,294 NT$ | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.19 (4.28 NT$) | 12 NT$ | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$893 (3,207 NT$) | 1,391 NT$ | + 131% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (224 NT$) | 112 NT$ | + 99% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,237 prices entered by 171 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 66% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan)
For example, you would need at least 174,563 NT$ (HK$48,581) in Hong Kong to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 105,000 NT$ in Taichung City.
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