Cost of living in Hong Kong vs Tarnów, Poland
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Food | + 131% | |||
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Food in Hong Kong is 131% more expensive than in Tarnów (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$78 (38 zł) | 28 zł | + 35% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$38 (18 zł) | 15 zł | + 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$44 (21 zł) | 7 zł | + 196% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$23 (11 zł) | 2.84 zł | + 292% | |
12 eggs, large | HK$29 (14 zł) | 9 zł | + 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$22 (11 zł) | 4.44 zł | + 140% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$92 (44 zł) | 11 zł | + 316% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$24 (12 zł) | 3.25 zł | + 260% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$17 (8 zł) | 2.00 zł | + 318% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$17 (8 zł) | 2.90 zł | + 186% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$230 (111 zł) | 21 zł | + 435% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | HK$15 (7 zł) | 5.38 zł | + 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$19 (9 zł) | 1.74 zł | + 415% | |
Housing | + 507% | |||
Housing in Hong Kong is 507% more expensive than in Tarnów (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$42,306 (20,391 zł) | 2,274 zł | + 797% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$31,492 (15,179 zł) | 1,529 zł | + 892% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,664 (802 zł) | 447 zł | + 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$23,566 (11,359 zł) | 1,000 zł | + 1036% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,226 (7,339 zł) | 800 zł | + 817% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,062 (512 zł) | 400 zł | + 28% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$142 (69 zł) | 39 zł | + 75% | |
40” flat screen tv | HK$5,312 (2,560 zł) | 1,593 zł | + 61% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,366 (659 zł) | 383 zł | + 72% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$69 (33 zł) | 30 zł | + 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$94 (45 zł) | 10 zł | + 353% | |
Clothes | + 34% | |||
Clothes in Hong Kong is 34% more expensive than in Tarnów (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$704 (340 zł) | 324 zł | + 5% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$314 (152 zł) | 110 zł | + 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$728 (351 zł) | 237 zł | + 48% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,295 (624 zł) | 293 zł | + 113% | |
Transportation | + 99% | |||
Transportation in Hong Kong is 99% more expensive than in Tarnów (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$243,567 (117,397 zł) | 86,396 zł | + 36% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (8 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 72% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | HK$613 (295 zł) | 101 zł | + 192% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$78 (38 zł) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 71% | |||
Personal Care in Hong Kong is 71% more expensive than in Tarnów (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$49 (24 zł) | 24 zł | - 3% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$115 (55 zł) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$463 (223 zł) | 118 zł | + 90% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$59 (28 zł) | 16 zł | + 77% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$38 (18 zł) | 12 zł | + 56% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$53 (25 zł) | 12 zł | + 112% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$18 (9 zł) | 4.17 zł | + 108% | |
Tube of toothpaste | HK$20 (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 44% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$265 (128 zł) | 23 zł | + 456% | |
Entertainment | + 163% | |||
Entertainment in Hong Kong is 163% more expensive than in Tarnów (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$381 (183 zł) | 63 zł | + 193% | |
2 tickets to the movies | HK$190 (92 zł) | 46 zł | + 100% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,027 (495 zł) | 45 zł | + 1000% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$894 (431 zł) | 90 zł | + 379% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$100 (48 zł) | 17 zł | + 185% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 (22 zł) | 10 zł | + 120% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$69 (33 zł) | 8 zł | + 326% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,416 (1,647 zł) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.19 (0.57 zł) | 0.18 zł | + 219% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$893 (430 zł) | 140 zł | + 207% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (30 zł) | 16 zł | + 85% | |
TOTAL | + 199% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 199% more expensive than in Tarnów (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 21,235 zł (HK$44,058) in Hong Kong to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 7,100 zł in Tarnów.
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