Cost of living in Hong Kong vs Tampere, Finland
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| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is about the same as in Tampere (Finland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$78 (€8) | €11 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$38 (€4.09) | €8 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$44 (€4.79) | €5.48 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$23 (€2.49) | €1.01 | + 146% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$29 (€3.14) | €2.30 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$22 (€2.38) | €2.92 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$92 (€10) | €5.47 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$24 (€2.62) | €2.19 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$17 (€1.87) | €1.01 | + 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$17 (€1.85) | €2.13 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$230 (€25) | €14 | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$15 (€1.59) | €2.78 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$19 (€2.00) | €1.49 | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 136% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 136% more expensive than in Tampere (Finland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$42,306 (€4,559) | €1,464 | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$31,492 (€3,393) | €961 | + 253% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,664 (€179) | €94 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$23,566 (€2,539) | €810 | + 213% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,226 (€1,641) | €606 | + 171% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,062 (€114) | €64 | + 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$142 (€15) | €18 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,312 (€572) | €438 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,366 (€147) | €85 | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$69 (€7) | €8 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$94 (€10) | €30 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 9% more expensive than in Tampere (Finland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$704 (€76) | €76 | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$314 (€34) | €30 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$728 (€78) | €81 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,295 (€140) | €111 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 10% more expensive than in Tampere (Finland) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$243,567 (€26,246) | €29,200 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (€1.78) | €1.47 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$613 (€66) | €49 | + 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$78 (€8) | €22 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is about the same as in Tampere (Finland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$49 (€5.30) | €5.50 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$115 (€12) | €16 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$463 (€50) | €73 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$59 (€6) | €4.74 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$38 (€4.12) | €3.04 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$53 (€5.69) | €3.19 | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$18 (€1.94) | €1.60 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$20 (€2.17) | €2.19 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$265 (€29) | €24 | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 22% more expensive than in Tampere (Finland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$381 (€41) | €43 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$190 (€20) | €25 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,027 (€111) | €79 | + 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$894 (€96) | €77 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$100 (€11) | €9 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 (€4.92) | €4.04 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$69 (€7) | €5.35 | + 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,416 (€368) | €448 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.19 (€0.13) | €0.07 | + 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$893 (€96) | €53 | + 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (€7) | €6 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,268 prices entered by 174 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 44% more expensive than in Tampere (Finland)
For example, you would need at least €6,036 (HK$56,019) in Hong Kong to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €4,200 in Tampere.
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