Cost of living in Hong Kong is 73% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan)
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Food | + 32% | |||
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Food in Hong Kong is 32% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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Hong Kong | Taipei | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$73 (296 NT$) | 198 NT$ | + 49% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$45 (183 NT$) | 149 NT$ | + 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$46 (186 NT$) | 131 NT$ | + 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$26 (105 NT$) | 95 NT$ | + 10% | |
12 eggs, large | HK$45 (185 NT$) | 121 NT$ | + 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$28 (114 NT$) | 112 NT$ | + 2% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$101 (411 NT$) | 241 NT$ | + 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$33 (134 NT$) | 142 NT$ | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$25 (103 NT$) | 95 NT$ | + 8% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$15 (61 NT$) | 49 NT$ | + 26% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$154 (625 NT$) | 436 NT$ | + 44% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | HK$19 (77 NT$) | 55 NT$ | + 39% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$21 (85 NT$) | 58 NT$ | + 46% | |
Housing | + 167% | |||
Housing in Hong Kong is 167% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$36,718 (149,178 NT$) | 51,114 NT$ | + 192% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$24,681 (100,275 NT$) | 30,970 NT$ | + 224% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,701 (6,909 NT$) | 2,320 NT$ | + 198% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$19,794 (80,421 NT$) | 19,964 NT$ | + 303% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$14,116 (57,352 NT$) | 14,776 NT$ | + 288% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$944 (3,833 NT$) | 1,979 NT$ | + 94% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$182 (738 NT$) | 765 NT$ | - 3% | |
40” flat screen tv | HK$4,207 (17,091 NT$) | 17,450 NT$ | - 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,405 (5,707 NT$) | 4,363 NT$ | + 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$89 (360 NT$) | 201 NT$ | + 79% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$96 (391 NT$) | 502 NT$ | - 22% | |
Clothes | + 19% | |||
Clothes in Hong Kong is 19% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$627 (2,549 NT$) | 2,404 NT$ | + 6% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$332 (1,347 NT$) | 986 NT$ | + 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$681 (2,769 NT$) | 2,666 NT$ | + 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$986 (4,006 NT$) | 3,604 NT$ | + 11% | |
Transportation | + 57% | |||
Transportation in Hong Kong is 57% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$207,682 (843,780 NT$) | 939,950 NT$ | - 10% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$24 (97 NT$) | 31 NT$ | + 214% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | HK$496 (2,016 NT$) | 1,308 NT$ | + 54% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$102 (416 NT$) | 267 NT$ | + 55% | |
Personal Care | + 8% | |||
Personal Care in Hong Kong is 8% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$53 (214 NT$) | 264 NT$ | - 19% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$118 (481 NT$) | 237 NT$ | + 103% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$382 (1,551 NT$) | 1,063 NT$ | + 46% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$67 (274 NT$) | 342 NT$ | - 20% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$40 (164 NT$) | 199 NT$ | - 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$46 (189 NT$) | 256 NT$ | - 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$14 (58 NT$) | 61 NT$ | - 4% | |
Tube of toothpaste | HK$20 (83 NT$) | 88 NT$ | - 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$272 (1,106 NT$) | 667 NT$ | + 66% | |
Entertainment | + 50% | |||
Entertainment in Hong Kong is 50% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$391 (1,589 NT$) | 1,044 NT$ | + 52% | |
2 tickets to the movies | HK$201 (816 NT$) | 643 NT$ | + 27% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,409 (5,723 NT$) | 4,123 NT$ | + 39% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$559 (2,273 NT$) | 1,238 NT$ | + 84% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$134 (543 NT$) | 422 NT$ | + 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$45 (182 NT$) | 104 NT$ | + 75% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$56 (229 NT$) | 74 NT$ | + 211% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,667 (14,900 NT$) | 12,962 NT$ | + 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$0.86 (3.49 NT$) | 5.13 NT$ | - 32% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$700 (2,842 NT$) | 1,195 NT$ | + 138% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$72 (293 NT$) | 133 NT$ | + 120% | |
TOTAL | + 73% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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