Cost of living in Hong Kong is 37% more expensive than in Tokyo (Japan)
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| Food | + 25% | |||
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| Food in Hong Kong is 25% more expensive than in Tokyo (Japan) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Tokyo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$78 (¥1,428) | ¥1,079 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$50 (¥911) | ¥838 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$39 (¥710) | ¥538 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 (¥456) | ¥231 | + 97% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$31 (¥570) | ¥345 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$25 (¥462) | ¥644 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$98 (¥1,797) | ¥1,236 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$30 (¥558) | ¥688 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$20 (¥361) | ¥444 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$18 (¥333) | ¥327 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$210 (¥3,855) | ¥1,317 | + 193% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$18 (¥321) | ¥256 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$19 (¥345) | ¥264 | + 30% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 64% more expensive than in Tokyo (Japan) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Tokyo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$39,997 (¥733,900) | ¥447,961 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$27,737 (¥508,953) | ¥224,369 | + 127% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,566 (¥28,730) | ¥21,525 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$19,653 (¥360,619) | ¥191,718 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$13,702 (¥251,419) | ¥105,361 | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$878 (¥16,106) | ¥15,623 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$190 (¥3,480) | ¥4,676 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$3,679 (¥67,509) | ¥55,307 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,234 (¥22,642) | ¥11,673 | + 94% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$101 (¥1,855) | ¥984 | + 88% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$84 (¥1,534) | ¥2,546 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 30% more expensive than in Tokyo (Japan) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Tokyo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$615 (¥11,289) | ¥7,697 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$310 (¥5,688) | ¥5,248 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$716 (¥13,146) | ¥10,045 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,097 (¥20,134) | ¥12,390 | + 62% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 31% more expensive than in Tokyo (Japan) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Tokyo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$287,719 (¥5,279,386) | ¥2,957,910 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$24 (¥446) | ¥168 | + 166% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$555 (¥10,190) | ¥9,120 | + 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$117 (¥2,139) | ¥4,301 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 37% more expensive than in Tokyo (Japan) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Tokyo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$70 (¥1,286) | ¥1,320 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$119 (¥2,184) | ¥1,320 | + 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$506 (¥9,287) | ¥4,514 | + 106% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$67 (¥1,238) | ¥622 | + 99% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$38 (¥694) | ¥647 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$53 (¥964) | ¥506 | + 91% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$15 (¥283) | ¥218 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$21 (¥388) | ¥217 | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$232 (¥4,264) | ¥4,189 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 7% more expensive than in Tokyo (Japan) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Tokyo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$352 (¥6,458) | ¥5,056 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$201 (¥3,696) | ¥3,909 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,069 (¥19,610) | ¥10,552 | + 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$554 (¥10,171) | ¥7,894 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$141 (¥2,580) | ¥1,840 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$41 (¥748) | ¥519 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$60 (¥1,107) | ¥619 | + 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,953 (¥72,535) | ¥51,220 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$0.87 (¥16) | ¥52 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$638 (¥11,704) | ¥9,678 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$102 (¥1,871) | ¥618 | + 202% | |
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TOTAL | + 37% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 553 prices entered by 115 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 30, 2025.
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