Cost of living in Hong Kong vs Windhoek, Namibia
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| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 43% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$78 (144 N$) | 155 N$ | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$38 (70 N$) | 71 N$ | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$46 (86 N$) | 68 N$ | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$24 (44 N$) | 21 N$ | + 111% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$30 (56 N$) | 35 N$ | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$24 (44 N$) | 25 N$ | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$94 (174 N$) | 89 N$ | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$27 (50 N$) | 27 N$ | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$18 (33 N$) | 56 N$ | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$18 (33 N$) | 25 N$ | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$228 (421 N$) | 140 N$ | + 200% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$16 (29 N$) | 21 N$ | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$19 (35 N$) | 11 N$ | + 231% | |
| Housing | + 117% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 117% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$42,886 (79,136 N$) | 19,335 N$ | + 309% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$30,303 (55,917 N$) | 15,683 N$ | + 257% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,785 (3,294 N$) | 4,781 N$ | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$22,986 (42,415 N$) | 13,913 N$ | + 205% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,433 (28,477 N$) | 7,746 N$ | + 268% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,098 (2,026 N$) | 759 N$ | + 167% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$144 (266 N$) | 1,168 N$ | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,101 (9,413 N$) | 5,371 N$ | + 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,193 (2,202 N$) | 2,479 N$ | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$70 (128 N$) | 87 N$ | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$93 (171 N$) | 142 N$ | + 21% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 31% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$745 (1,374 N$) | 758 N$ | + 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$309 (571 N$) | 460 N$ | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$724 (1,337 N$) | 1,284 N$ | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,276 (2,354 N$) | 2,111 N$ | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 148% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 148% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$232,888 (429,743 N$) | 286,294 N$ | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (31 N$) | 14 N$ | + 123% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$609 (1,124 N$) | 294 N$ | + 283% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$70 (129 N$) | 103 N$ | + 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 59% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$56 (103 N$) | 59 N$ | + 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$128 (236 N$) | 251 N$ | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$450 (831 N$) | 512 N$ | + 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$66 (121 N$) | 44 N$ | + 176% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$44 (81 N$) | 27 N$ | + 201% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$52 (96 N$) | 48 N$ | + 101% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$18 (34 N$) | 42 N$ | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$22 (41 N$) | 29 N$ | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$283 (521 N$) | 161 N$ | + 224% | |
| Entertainment | + 87% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 87% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$360 (665 N$) | 389 N$ | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$199 (367 N$) | 124 N$ | + 197% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,018 (1,879 N$) | 1,183 N$ | + 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$900 (1,661 N$) | 508 N$ | + 227% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$103 (190 N$) | 56 N$ | + 242% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 (85 N$) | 36 N$ | + 138% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$68 (125 N$) | 27 N$ | + 364% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,559 (6,567 N$) | 11,845 N$ | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.23 (2.27 N$) | 1.58 N$ | + 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$876 (1,617 N$) | 635 N$ | + 155% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (115 N$) | 47 N$ | + 144% | |
| TOTAL | + 96% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,530 prices entered by 178 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 96% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia)
For example, you would need at least 113,548 N$ (HK$61,535) in Hong Kong to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 58,000 N$ in Windhoek.
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