Cost of living in Hong Kong vs Taiping, Malaysia
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| Food | + 238% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 238% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$78 (RM41) | RM11 | + 285% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$38 (RM20) | RM11 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$44 (RM23) | RM7 | + 234% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$23 (RM12) | RM5.00 | + 142% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$29 (RM15) | RM2.00 | + 666% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$22 (RM12) | RM1.00 | + 1058% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$92 (RM48) | RM6.00 | + 704% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$24 (RM13) | RM5.00 | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$17 (RM9) | RM2.00 | + 355% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$17 (RM9) | RM8 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$230 (RM121) | RM42 | + 187% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$15 (RM8) | RM2.00 | + 287% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$19 (RM10) | RM1.00 | + 874% | |
| Housing | + 753% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 753% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$42,306 (RM22,201) | RM1,220 | + 1720% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$31,492 (RM16,526) | RM625 | + 2544% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,664 (RM873) | RM198 | + 341% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$23,566 (RM12,367) | RM850 | + 1355% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,226 (RM7,990) | RM500 | + 1498% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,062 (RM557) | RM125 | + 346% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$142 (RM75) | RM99 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,312 (RM2,788) | RM775 | + 260% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,366 (RM717) | RM443 | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$69 (RM36) | RM25 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$94 (RM49) | RM12 | + 311% | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 72% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$704 (RM370) | RM160 | + 131% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$314 (RM165) | RM137 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$728 (RM382) | RM122 | + 214% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,295 (RM679) | RM207 | + 229% | |
| Transportation | + 579% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 579% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$243,567 (RM127,819) | RM12,250 | + 943% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (RM9) | RM2.15 | + 305% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$613 (RM322) | RM23 | + 1298% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$78 (RM41) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 99% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 99% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$49 (RM26) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$115 (RM60) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$463 (RM243) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$59 (RM31) | RM2.00 | + 1446% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$38 (RM20) | RM12 | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$53 (RM28) | RM2.00 | + 1284% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$18 (RM9) | RM1.00 | + 845% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$20 (RM11) | RM2.00 | + 429% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$265 (RM139) | RM16 | + 770% | |
| Entertainment | + 86% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 86% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$381 (RM200) | RM60 | + 233% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$190 (RM100) | RM30 | + 233% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,027 (RM539) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$894 (RM469) | RM70 | + 570% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$100 (RM53) | RM25 | + 111% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 (RM24) | RM7 | + 230% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$69 (RM36) | RM14 | + 155% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,416 (RM1,793) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.19 (RM0.63) | RM2.00 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$893 (RM468) | RM75 | + 525% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (RM33) | RM14 | + 129% | |
| TOTAL | + 331% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,225 prices entered by 168 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 331% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM17,220 (HK$32,814) in Hong Kong to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with RM4,000 in Taiping.
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