Cost of living in Hong Kong vs Washington D.C., United States
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| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 9% cheaper than in Washington D.C. (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$78 ($10) | $16 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$38 ($4.89) | $9 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$46 ($5.98) | $4.95 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$24 ($3.07) | $1.01 | + 205% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$30 ($3.89) | $2.88 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$24 ($3.04) | $4.99 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$94 ($12) | $7 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$27 ($3.51) | $3.55 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$18 ($2.31) | $1.85 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$18 ($2.30) | $3.65 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$228 ($29) | $16 | + 85% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$16 ($2.01) | $2.25 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$19 ($2.47) | $2.44 | + 1% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 36% more expensive than in Washington D.C. (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$42,886 ($5,518) | $2,822 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$30,303 ($3,899) | $2,195 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,785 ($230) | $187 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$22,986 ($2,958) | $2,119 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,433 ($1,986) | $1,710 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,098 ($141) | $107 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$144 ($19) | $54 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,101 ($656) | $274 | + 140% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,193 ($154) | $113 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$70 ($9) | $11 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$93 ($12) | $31 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 25% more expensive than in Washington D.C. (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$745 ($96) | $45 | + 115% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$309 ($40) | $39 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$724 ($93) | $90 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,276 ($164) | $133 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 23% cheaper than in Washington D.C. (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$232,888 ($29,967) | $23,273 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 ($2.15) | $0.60 | + 257% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$609 ($78) | $141 | - 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$70 ($9) | $21 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 13% cheaper than in Washington D.C. (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$56 ($7) | $8 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$128 ($16) | $19 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$450 ($58) | $108 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$66 ($8) | $7 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$44 ($5.66) | $4.24 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$52 ($7) | $4.36 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$18 ($2.34) | $4.81 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$22 ($2.88) | $2.08 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$283 ($36) | $27 | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is about the same as in Washington D.C. (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$360 ($46) | $53 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$199 ($26) | $28 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,018 ($131) | $263 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$900 ($116) | $95 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$103 ($13) | $14 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 ($5.96) | $5.43 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$68 ($9) | $7 | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,559 ($458) | $427 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.23 ($0.16) | $0.19 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$876 ($113) | $78 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 ($8) | $9 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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