Cost of living in Hong Kong is 82% more expensive than in Tbilisi (Georgia)
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| Food | + 19% | |||
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| Food in Hong Kong is 19% more expensive than in Tbilisi (Georgia) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Tbilisi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$87 (29 Lari) | 56 Lari | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$44 (14 Lari) | 23 Lari | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$50 (17 Lari) | 10 Lari | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$22 (7 Lari) | 5.39 Lari | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$33 (11 Lari) | 7 Lari | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$24 (8 Lari) | 5.35 Lari | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$106 (35 Lari) | 13 Lari | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$33 (11 Lari) | 3.66 Lari | + 199% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$24 (8 Lari) | 2.25 Lari | + 253% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$16 (5.25 Lari) | 3.13 Lari | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$153 (50 Lari) | 22 Lari | + 128% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$17 (5.61 Lari) | 4.15 Lari | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$17 (5.73 Lari) | 1.54 Lari | + 271% | |
| Housing | + 159% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 159% more expensive than in Tbilisi (Georgia) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Tbilisi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$44,474 (14,593 Lari) | 4,278 Lari | + 241% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$28,143 (9,234 Lari) | 2,705 Lari | + 241% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$968 (318 Lari) | 192 Lari | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$24,786 (8,133 Lari) | 2,787 Lari | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$17,400 (5,709 Lari) | 2,197 Lari | + 160% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$824 (270 Lari) | 996 Lari | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$225 (74 Lari) | 31 Lari | + 140% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$4,866 (1,597 Lari) | 1,170 Lari | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,523 (500 Lari) | 338 Lari | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$90 (30 Lari) | 31 Lari | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$98 (32 Lari) | 20 Lari | + 60% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 19% cheaper than in Tbilisi (Georgia) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Tbilisi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$675 (222 Lari) | 295 Lari | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$354 (116 Lari) | 148 Lari | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$626 (205 Lari) | 319 Lari | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,220 (400 Lari) | 302 Lari | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 118% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 118% more expensive than in Tbilisi (Georgia) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$235,062 (77,128 Lari) | 67,437 Lari | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$23 (7 Lari) | 3.37 Lari | + 120% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$526 (172 Lari) | 46 Lari | + 278% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$91 (30 Lari) | 23 Lari | + 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 18% more expensive than in Tbilisi (Georgia) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Tbilisi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$59 (19 Lari) | 25 Lari | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$101 (33 Lari) | 19 Lari | + 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$369 (121 Lari) | 70 Lari | + 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$67 (22 Lari) | 37 Lari | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$45 (15 Lari) | 12 Lari | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$44 (14 Lari) | 14 Lari | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$13 (4.43 Lari) | 5.71 Lari | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$20 (6 Lari) | 8 Lari | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$265 (87 Lari) | 28 Lari | + 211% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 55% more expensive than in Tbilisi (Georgia) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Tbilisi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$353 (116 Lari) | 79 Lari | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$209 (69 Lari) | 34 Lari | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,653 (542 Lari) | 66 Lari | + 721% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$1,004 (329 Lari) | 165 Lari | + 99% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$144 (47 Lari) | 17 Lari | + 176% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$47 (16 Lari) | 9 Lari | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$64 (21 Lari) | 7 Lari | + 203% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,667 (1,203 Lari) | 3,001 Lari | - 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$0.86 (0.28 Lari) | 0.22 Lari | + 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$909 (298 Lari) | 133 Lari | + 124% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$69 (23 Lari) | 7 Lari | + 205% | |
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TOTAL | + 82% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 722 prices entered by 127 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
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