Cost of living in Hong Kong is 10% more expensive than in Washington D.C. (United States)
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| Food | - 12% | |||
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| Food in Hong Kong is 12% cheaper than in Washington D.C. (United States) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Washington D.C. | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$95 ($12) | $17 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$44 ($5.66) | $9 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$46 ($5.88) | $5.65 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 ($3.17) | $0.98 | + 224% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$36 ($4.56) | $3.47 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$24 ($3.06) | $5.47 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$121 ($15) | $9 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$30 ($3.80) | $3.80 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$20 ($2.58) | $2.92 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$19 ($2.41) | $3.43 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$143 ($18) | $13 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$18 ($2.24) | $2.20 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$17 ($2.13) | $2.88 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 39% more expensive than in Washington D.C. (United States) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$49,422 ($6,296) | $3,680 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$35,360 ($4,505) | $2,736 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,257 ($160) | $193 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$28,175 ($3,589) | $1,997 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$18,653 ($2,376) | $1,739 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$998 ($127) | $100 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$248 ($32) | $64 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$4,111 ($524) | $326 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$2,020 ($257) | $125 | + 105% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$85 ($11) | $12 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$87 ($11) | $26 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 20% cheaper than in Washington D.C. (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$724 ($92) | $56 | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$341 ($43) | $86 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$629 ($80) | $92 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,369 ($174) | $116 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 9% cheaper than in Washington D.C. (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$235,774 ($30,036) | $25,001 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$22 ($2.76) | $0.97 | + 183% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$561 ($71) | $102 | - 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$91 ($12) | $18 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 15% cheaper than in Washington D.C. (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$57 ($7) | $8 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$115 ($15) | $12 | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$381 ($48) | $118 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$67 ($9) | $7 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$44 ($5.67) | $4.37 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$51 ($7) | $4.32 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$13 ($1.69) | $4.82 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$22 ($2.79) | $2.63 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$352 ($45) | $28 | + 58% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is about the same as in Washington D.C. (United States) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$349 ($44) | $62 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$202 ($26) | $28 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,647 ($210) | $294 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$987 ($126) | $86 | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$133 ($17) | $15 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$48 ($6) | $5.62 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$67 ($9) | $7 | + 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$4,100 ($522) | $430 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.02 ($0.13) | $0.16 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$843 ($107) | $86 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$61 ($8) | $10 | - 24% | |
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TOTAL | + 10% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2022.
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