Cost of living in Hong Kong vs Takasaki, Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 25% more expensive than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$78 (¥1,076) | ¥867 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$38 (¥521) | ¥667 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$44 (¥612) | ¥350 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$23 (¥317) | ¥136 | + 133% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$29 (¥401) | ¥240 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$22 (¥303) | ¥400 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$92 (¥1,264) | ¥656 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$24 (¥334) | ¥700 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$17 (¥238) | ¥250 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$17 (¥236) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$230 (¥3,161) | ¥1,500 | + 111% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$15 (¥203) | ¥240 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$19 (¥255) | ¥146 | + 74% | |
| Housing | + 148% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 148% more expensive than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$42,306 (¥581,429) | ¥126,011 | + 361% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$31,492 (¥432,805) | ¥75,942 | + 470% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,664 (¥22,873) | ¥20,058 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$23,566 (¥323,877) | ¥80,000 | + 305% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,226 (¥209,256) | ¥60,000 | + 249% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,062 (¥14,600) | ¥15,000 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$142 (¥1,954) | ¥6,370 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,312 (¥73,008) | ¥130,000 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,366 (¥18,780) | ¥15,000 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$69 (¥942) | ¥900 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$94 (¥1,293) | ¥2,000 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 10% more expensive than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$704 (¥9,682) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$314 (¥4,321) | ¥4,000 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$728 (¥10,005) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,295 (¥17,792) | ¥12,000 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 13% more expensive than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$243,567 (¥3,347,452) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (¥227) | ¥146 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$613 (¥8,423) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$78 (¥1,076) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 36% more expensive than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$49 (¥676) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$115 (¥1,581) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$463 (¥6,358) | ¥950 | + 569% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$59 (¥810) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$38 (¥526) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$53 (¥725) | ¥350 | + 107% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$18 (¥248) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$20 (¥277) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$265 (¥3,648) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 24% more expensive than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$381 (¥5,230) | ¥7,000 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$190 (¥2,614) | ¥2,800 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,027 (¥14,112) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$894 (¥12,284) | ¥1,800 | + 582% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$100 (¥1,381) | ¥500 | + 176% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 (¥627) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$69 (¥950) | ¥600 | + 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,416 (¥46,954) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.19 (¥16) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$893 (¥12,267) | ¥9,800 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (¥855) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,226 prices entered by 169 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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