Cost of living in Hong Kong vs Tarija, Bolivia
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Food | + 146% | |||
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Food in Hong Kong is 146% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$78 ($b70) | $b27 | + 155% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$38 ($b34) | $b29 | + 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$44 ($b40) | $b12 | + 239% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$23 ($b21) | $b5.34 | + 284% | |
12 eggs, large | HK$29 ($b26) | $b10 | + 155% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$22 ($b20) | $b5.49 | + 257% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$92 ($b82) | $b15 | + 432% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$24 ($b22) | $b9 | + 139% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$17 ($b15) | $b4.39 | + 251% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$17 ($b15) | $b13 | + 14% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$230 ($b204) | $b38 | + 436% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | HK$15 ($b13) | $b11 | + 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$19 ($b16) | $b4.55 | + 262% | |
Housing | + 587% | |||
Housing in Hong Kong is 587% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$42,306 ($b37,556) | $b2,703 | + 1290% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$31,492 ($b27,956) | $b1,690 | + 1555% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,664 ($b1,477) | $b206 | + 618% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$23,566 ($b20,920) | $b1,841 | + 1036% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,226 ($b13,517) | $b1,245 | + 986% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,062 ($b943) | $b159 | + 495% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$142 ($b126) | $b195 | - 35% | |
40” flat screen tv | HK$5,312 ($b4,716) | $b2,914 | + 62% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,366 ($b1,213) | $b1,888 | - 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$69 ($b61) | $b50 | + 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$94 ($b84) | $b13 | + 552% | |
Clothes | + 37% | |||
Clothes in Hong Kong is 37% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$704 ($b625) | $b325 | + 92% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$314 ($b279) | $b273 | + 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$728 ($b646) | $b515 | + 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,295 ($b1,149) | $b377 | + 205% | |
Transportation | + 232% | |||
Transportation in Hong Kong is 232% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$243,567 ($b216,223) | $b100,489 | + 115% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 ($b15) | $b3.73 | + 293% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | HK$613 ($b544) | $b137 | + 297% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$78 ($b69) | $b18 | + 276% | |
Personal Care | + 93% | |||
Personal Care in Hong Kong is 93% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$49 ($b44) | $b45 | - 3% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$115 ($b102) | $b12 | + 751% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$463 ($b411) | $b121 | + 238% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$59 ($b52) | $b34 | + 55% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$38 ($b34) | $b26 | + 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$53 ($b47) | $b33 | + 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$18 ($b16) | $b11 | + 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | HK$20 ($b18) | $b15 | + 22% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$265 ($b236) | $b29 | + 710% | |
Entertainment | + 147% | |||
Entertainment in Hong Kong is 147% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$381 ($b338) | $b61 | + 450% | |
2 tickets to the movies | HK$190 ($b169) | $b68 | + 147% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,027 ($b912) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$894 ($b793) | $b142 | + 459% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$100 ($b89) | $b29 | + 209% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 ($b41) | $b15 | + 166% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$69 ($b61) | $b24 | + 154% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,416 ($b3,033) | $b2,243 | + 35% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.19 ($b1.06) | $b1.18 | - 10% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$893 ($b792) | $b310 | + 155% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 ($b55) | $b17 | + 230% | |
TOTAL | + 255% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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