Cost of living in Hong Kong vs Tawau, Malaysia
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| Food | + 101% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 101% more expensive than in Tawau (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$78 (RM41) | RM23 | + 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$38 (RM20) | RM14 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$44 (RM23) | RM10 | + 132% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$23 (RM12) | RM5.25 | + 130% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$29 (RM15) | RM7 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$22 (RM12) | RM4.00 | + 188% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$92 (RM48) | RM11 | + 341% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$24 (RM13) | RM20 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$17 (RM9) | RM6.00 | + 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$17 (RM9) | RM7 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$230 (RM120) | RM50 | + 140% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$15 (RM8) | RM3.50 | + 120% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$19 (RM10) | RM2.50 | + 288% | |
| Housing | + 329% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 329% more expensive than in Tawau (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$42,306 (RM22,099) | RM3,000 | + 637% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$31,492 (RM16,450) | RM2,400 | + 585% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,664 (RM869) | RM303 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$23,566 (RM12,310) | RM650 | + 1794% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,226 (RM7,953) | RM600 | + 1226% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,062 (RM555) | RM500 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$142 (RM74) | RM127 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,312 (RM2,775) | RM2,350 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,366 (RM714) | RM2,000 | - 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$69 (RM36) | RM24 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$94 (RM49) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 19% cheaper than in Tawau (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$704 (RM368) | RM250 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$314 (RM164) | RM300 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$728 (RM380) | RM400 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,295 (RM676) | RM400 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 7% more expensive than in Tawau (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$243,567 (RM127,229) | RM180,000 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (RM9) | RM2.30 | + 275% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$613 (RM320) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$78 (RM41) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 102% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 102% more expensive than in Tawau (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$49 (RM26) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$115 (RM60) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$463 (RM242) | RM45 | + 437% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$59 (RM31) | RM20 | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$38 (RM20) | RM11 | + 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$53 (RM28) | RM8 | + 244% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$18 (RM9) | RM7 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$20 (RM11) | RM6.00 | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$265 (RM139) | RM10 | + 1286% | |
| Entertainment | + 126% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 126% more expensive than in Tawau (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$381 (RM199) | RM30 | + 563% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$190 (RM99) | RM21 | + 373% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,027 (RM536) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$894 (RM467) | RM200 | + 133% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$100 (RM52) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 (RM24) | RM10 | + 138% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$69 (RM36) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,416 (RM1,785) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.19 (RM0.62) | RM0.15 | + 315% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$893 (RM466) | RM198 | + 136% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (RM32) | RM10 | + 225% | |
| TOTAL | + 124% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,226 prices entered by 169 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least RM19,245 (HK$36,843) in Hong Kong to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with RM8,600 in Tawau.
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