Cost of living in Hong Kong vs Taiyuan, China
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| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 67% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$78 (65元) | 44元 | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$38 (32元) | 29元 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$44 (37元) | 10元 | + 270% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$23 (19元) | 13元 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$29 (24元) | 9元 | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$22 (18元) | 10元 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$92 (77元) | 55元 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$24 (20元) | 9元 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$17 (14元) | 9元 | + 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$17 (14元) | 5.53元 | + 159% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$230 (192元) | 115元 | + 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$15 (12元) | 8元 | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$19 (15元) | 12元 | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 654% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 654% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$42,306 (35,265元) | 3,511元 | + 905% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$31,492 (26,250元) | 1,936元 | + 1256% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,664 (1,387元) | 207元 | + 570% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$23,566 (19,644元) | 2,406元 | + 717% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,226 (12,692元) | 1,222元 | + 939% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,062 (885元) | 150元 | + 490% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$142 (119元) | 63元 | + 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,312 (4,428元) | 2,386元 | + 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,366 (1,139元) | 426元 | + 168% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$69 (57元) | 34元 | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$94 (78元) | 39元 | + 103% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 54% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$704 (587元) | 533元 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$314 (262元) | 150元 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$728 (607元) | 449元 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,295 (1,079元) | 382元 | + 183% | |
| Transportation | + 224% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 224% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$243,567 (203,030元) | 108,000元 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (14元) | 7元 | + 105% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$613 (511元) | 71元 | + 621% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$78 (65元) | 37元 | + 78% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 48% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$49 (41元) | 24元 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$115 (96元) | 43元 | + 121% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$463 (386元) | 200元 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$59 (49元) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$38 (32元) | 44元 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$53 (44元) | 25元 | + 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$18 (15元) | 8元 | + 96% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$20 (17元) | 11元 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$265 (221元) | 56元 | + 292% | |
| Entertainment | + 91% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 91% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$381 (317元) | 173元 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$190 (159元) | 89元 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,027 (856元) | 399元 | + 114% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$894 (745元) | 313元 | + 138% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$100 (84元) | 53元 | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 (38元) | 26元 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$69 (58元) | 25元 | + 129% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,416 (2,848元) | 3,999元 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.19 (0.99元) | 0.25元 | + 291% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$893 (744元) | 282元 | + 164% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (52元) | 21元 | + 145% | |
| TOTAL | + 209% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,275 prices entered by 170 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 34,033元 (HK$40,829) in Hong Kong to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 11,000元 in Taiyuan.
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