Cost of living in Hong Kong vs Târgu Mureş, Romania
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| Food | + 135% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 135% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$78 (41 lei) | 21 lei | + 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$38 (20 lei) | 18 lei | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$44 (23 lei) | 10 lei | + 130% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$23 (12 lei) | 4.76 lei | + 153% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$29 (15 lei) | 8 lei | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$22 (11 lei) | 5.08 lei | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$92 (48 lei) | 13 lei | + 269% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$24 (13 lei) | 3.86 lei | + 227% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$17 (9 lei) | 2.85 lei | + 217% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$17 (9 lei) | 3.36 lei | + 167% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$230 (120 lei) | 25 lei | + 372% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$15 (8 lei) | 5.68 lei | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$19 (10 lei) | 2.07 lei | + 367% | |
| Housing | + 687% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 687% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$42,306 (22,016 lei) | 1,530 lei | + 1339% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$31,492 (16,388 lei) | 1,218 lei | + 1246% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,664 (866 lei) | 489 lei | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$23,566 (12,264 lei) | 1,063 lei | + 1054% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,226 (7,924 lei) | 751 lei | + 956% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,062 (553 lei) | 277 lei | + 99% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$142 (74 lei) | 28 lei | + 163% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,312 (2,765 lei) | 1,671 lei | + 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,366 (711 lei) | 312 lei | + 128% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$69 (36 lei) | 24 lei | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$94 (49 lei) | 12 lei | + 297% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 58% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$704 (367 lei) | 101 lei | + 262% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$314 (164 lei) | 149 lei | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$728 (379 lei) | 233 lei | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,295 (674 lei) | 311 lei | + 117% | |
| Transportation | + 150% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 150% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$243,567 (126,754 lei) | 70,222 lei | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (9 lei) | 5.41 lei | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$613 (319 lei) | 81 lei | + 296% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$78 (41 lei) | 20 lei | + 105% | |
| Personal Care | + 96% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 96% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$49 (26 lei) | 26 lei | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$115 (60 lei) | 33 lei | + 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$463 (241 lei) | 92 lei | + 163% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$59 (31 lei) | 11 lei | + 173% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$38 (20 lei) | 11 lei | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$53 (27 lei) | 15 lei | + 86% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$18 (9 lei) | 5.29 lei | + 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$20 (10 lei) | 8 lei | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$265 (138 lei) | 16 lei | + 743% | |
| Entertainment | + 176% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 176% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$381 (198 lei) | 56 lei | + 255% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$190 (99 lei) | 38 lei | + 160% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,027 (534 lei) | 100 lei | + 434% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$894 (465 lei) | 78 lei | + 495% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$100 (52 lei) | 16 lei | + 235% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 (24 lei) | 6 lei | + 282% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$69 (36 lei) | 5.00 lei | + 620% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,416 (1,778 lei) | 1,607 lei | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.19 (0.62 lei) | 0.65 lei | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$893 (465 lei) | 130 lei | + 256% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (32 lei) | 17 lei | + 89% | |
| TOTAL | + 249% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,305 prices entered by 172 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 249% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania)
For example, you would need at least 17,092 lei (HK$32,843) in Hong Kong to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 4,900 lei in Târgu Mureş.
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