Cost of living in Hong Kong vs Weifang, China
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| Food | + 141% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 141% more expensive than in Weifang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$78 (66元) | 27元 | + 144% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$38 (32元) | 26元 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$46 (38元) | 8元 | + 369% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$24 (20元) | 12元 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$30 (25元) | 11元 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$24 (20元) | 5.41元 | + 271% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$94 (79元) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$27 (23元) | 21元 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$18 (15元) | 11元 | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$19 (16元) | 2.50元 | + 529% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$224 (189元) | 89元 | + 112% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$16 (13元) | 7元 | + 94% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$20 (17元) | 4.00元 | + 316% | |
| Housing | + 734% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 734% more expensive than in Weifang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$43,117 (36,328元) | 2,614元 | + 1290% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$31,134 (26,231元) | 1,307元 | + 1907% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,823 (1,536元) | 200元 | + 668% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$23,448 (19,756元) | 1,500元 | + 1217% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,124 (12,742元) | 800元 | + 1493% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,047 (882元) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$144 (122元) | 50元 | + 143% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,368 (4,523元) | 3,000元 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,164 (980元) | 400元 | + 145% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$70 (59元) | 10元 | + 486% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$93 (78元) | 69元 | + 13% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 56% more expensive than in Weifang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$789 (665元) | 150元 | + 343% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$317 (267元) | 326元 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$733 (618元) | 80元 | + 672% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,355 (1,141元) | 150元 | + 661% | |
| Transportation | + 146% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 146% more expensive than in Weifang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$241,909 (203,819元) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (14元) | 5.00元 | + 180% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$619 (521元) | 100元 | + 421% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$74 (62元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 35% more expensive than in Weifang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$56 (47元) | 55元 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$128 (108元) | 30元 | + 259% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$441 (371元) | 200元 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$66 (55元) | 50元 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$44 (37元) | 63元 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$51 (43元) | 24元 | + 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$18 (15元) | 7元 | + 133% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$21 (18元) | 2.54元 | + 613% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$262 (221元) | 25元 | + 777% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 25% more expensive than in Weifang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$384 (323元) | 75元 | + 329% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$198 (167元) | 101元 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,020 (859元) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$956 (805元) | 151元 | + 434% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$103 (87元) | 102元 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 (39元) | 41元 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$70 (59元) | 15元 | + 290% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,572 (3,010元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.08 (0.91元) | 1.00元 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$876 (738元) | 1,305元 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (53元) | 12元 | + 328% | |
| TOTAL | + 186% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,298 prices entered by 160 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 186% more expensive than in Weifang (China)
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