Cost of living in Hong Kong vs Tembisa, South Africa
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| Food | + 181% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 181% more expensive than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$78 (R 148) | R 60 | + 146% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$38 (R 71) | R 50 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$44 (R 84) | R 31 | + 168% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$23 (R 44) | R 15 | + 197% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$29 (R 55) | R 23 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$22 (R 42) | R 13 | + 220% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$92 (R 173) | R 41 | + 326% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$24 (R 46) | R 14 | + 227% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$17 (R 33) | R 8 | + 309% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$17 (R 32) | R 14 | + 140% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$230 (R 434) | R 138 | + 215% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$15 (R 28) | R 16 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$19 (R 35) | R 5.00 | + 600% | |
| Housing | + 145% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 145% more expensive than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$42,731 (R 80,588) | R 22,750 | + 254% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$31,492 (R 59,392) | R 19,000 | + 213% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,664 (R 3,139) | R 1,350 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$23,566 (R 44,444) | R 20,000 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,226 (R 28,715) | R 12,000 | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,062 (R 2,003) | R 1,000 | + 100% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$142 (R 268) | R 600 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,312 (R 10,019) | R 6,833 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,366 (R 2,577) | R 1,233 | + 109% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$69 (R 129) | R 78 | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$94 (R 177) | R 40 | + 343% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 19% more expensive than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$704 (R 1,329) | R 700 | + 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$314 (R 593) | R 717 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$728 (R 1,373) | R 1,167 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,295 (R 2,442) | R 800 | + 205% | |
| Transportation | + 122% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 122% more expensive than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$243,567 (R 459,357) | R 294,500 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (R 31) | R 14 | + 131% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$618 (R 1,166) | R 392 | + 197% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$78 (R 148) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 180% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 180% more expensive than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$49 (R 93) | R 50 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$115 (R 217) | R 120 | + 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$463 (R 872) | R 300 | + 191% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$59 (R 111) | R 15 | + 641% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$38 (R 72) | R 19 | + 285% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$53 (R 100) | R 39 | + 155% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$18 (R 34) | R 17 | + 100% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$20 (R 38) | R 12 | + 230% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$265 (R 501) | R 65 | + 670% | |
| Entertainment | + 170% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 170% more expensive than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$381 (R 718) | R 289 | + 148% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$190 (R 359) | R 109 | + 229% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,027 (R 1,937) | R 674 | + 187% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$894 (R 1,686) | R 768 | + 119% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$100 (R 189) | R 38 | + 395% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 (R 86) | R 26 | + 228% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$69 (R 130) | R 25 | + 414% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,416 (R 6,443) | R 3,632 | + 77% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.08 (R 2.05) | R 1.41 | + 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$893 (R 1,683) | R 429 | + 292% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (R 117) | R 39 | + 197% | |
| TOTAL | + 140% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,220 prices entered by 166 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least R 160,744 (HK$85,232) in Hong Kong to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R 67,000 in Tembisa.
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