Cost of living in Hong Kong vs Tartu, Estonia
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| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 68% more expensive than in Tartu (Estonia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$78 (€8) | €5.60 | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$38 (€4.04) | €5.13 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$44 (€4.75) | €2.94 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$23 (€2.46) | €0.93 | + 164% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$29 (€3.11) | €1.81 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$22 (€2.35) | €2.04 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$92 (€10) | €4.08 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$24 (€2.59) | €1.90 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$17 (€1.85) | €0.50 | + 270% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$17 (€1.84) | €1.27 | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$230 (€25) | €8 | + 215% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$15 (€1.57) | €1.75 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$19 (€1.98) | €0.53 | + 275% | |
| Housing | + 281% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 281% more expensive than in Tartu (Estonia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$42,306 (€4,514) | €716 | + 530% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$31,492 (€3,360) | €503 | + 568% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,664 (€178) | €136 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$23,566 (€2,514) | €444 | + 466% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,226 (€1,624) | €331 | + 391% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,062 (€113) | €88 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$142 (€15) | €18 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,312 (€567) | €372 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,366 (€146) | €98 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$69 (€7) | €7 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$94 (€10) | €10 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is about the same as in Tartu (Estonia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$704 (€75) | €76 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$314 (€34) | €36 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$728 (€78) | €75 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,295 (€138) | €109 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 118% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 118% more expensive than in Tartu (Estonia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$243,567 (€25,986) | €18,372 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (€1.76) | €1.32 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$613 (€65) | €14 | + 353% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$78 (€8) | €9 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 22% more expensive than in Tartu (Estonia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$49 (€5.25) | €7 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$115 (€12) | €16 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$463 (€49) | €33 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$59 (€6) | €3.65 | + 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$38 (€4.08) | €3.44 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$53 (€5.63) | €2.96 | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$18 (€1.92) | €1.64 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$20 (€2.15) | €1.88 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$265 (€28) | €12 | + 131% | |
| Entertainment | + 81% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 81% more expensive than in Tartu (Estonia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$381 (€41) | €23 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$190 (€20) | €13 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,027 (€110) | €39 | + 184% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$894 (€95) | €37 | + 155% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$100 (€11) | €6 | + 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 (€4.87) | €2.79 | + 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$69 (€7) | €2.58 | + 186% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,416 (€364) | €537 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.19 (€0.13) | €0.05 | + 138% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$893 (€95) | €44 | + 115% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (€7) | €3.88 | + 71% | |
| TOTAL | + 131% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,232 prices entered by 171 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 131% more expensive than in Tartu (Estonia)
For example, you would need at least €5,081 (HK$47,623) in Hong Kong to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €2,200 in Tartu.
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