Cost of living in Hong Kong vs Witbank, South Africa
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| Food | + 135% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 135% more expensive than in Witbank (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$78 (R 146) | R 60 | + 144% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$38 (R 71) | R 59 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$46 (R 85) | R 49 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$24 (R 44) | R 12 | + 260% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$30 (R 56) | R 29 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$24 (R 45) | R 14 | + 208% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$94 (R 176) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$27 (R 51) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$18 (R 33) | R 7 | + 409% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$19 (R 35) | R 12 | + 191% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$224 (R 420) | R 87 | + 382% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$16 (R 29) | R 16 | + 86% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$20 (R 37) | R 12 | + 217% | |
| Housing | + 172% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 172% more expensive than in Witbank (South Africa) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$43,153 (R 80,703) | R 15,755 | + 412% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$31,134 (R 58,225) | R 9,718 | + 499% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,823 (R 3,409) | R 1,926 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$23,448 (R 43,852) | R 12,645 | + 247% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,124 (R 28,284) | R 12,000 | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,047 (R 1,958) | R 1,000 | + 96% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$144 (R 270) | R 986 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,368 (R 10,040) | R 7,119 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,164 (R 2,176) | R 2,169 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$70 (R 130) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$93 (R 174) | R 19 | + 826% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 23% more expensive than in Witbank (South Africa) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$789 (R 1,475) | R 690 | + 114% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$317 (R 592) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$733 (R 1,371) | R 2,000 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,355 (R 2,533) | R 1,500 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 24% more expensive than in Witbank (South Africa) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$241,909 (R 452,409) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (R 31) | R 13 | + 147% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$619 (R 1,157) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$74 (R 138) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 74% more expensive than in Witbank (South Africa) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$56 (R 104) | R 50 | + 108% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$128 (R 239) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$441 (R 824) | R 428 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$66 (R 123) | R 35 | + 250% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$44 (R 82) | R 30 | + 174% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$51 (R 96) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$18 (R 34) | R 40 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$21 (R 40) | R 15 | + 168% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$262 (R 491) | R 120 | + 309% | |
| Entertainment | + 104% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 104% more expensive than in Witbank (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$384 (R 718) | R 372 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$198 (R 370) | R 113 | + 228% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,020 (R 1,907) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$956 (R 1,788) | R 600 | + 198% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$103 (R 193) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 (R 86) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$70 (R 130) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,572 (R 6,680) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.08 (R 2.03) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$876 (R 1,639) | R 200 | + 719% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (R 117) | R 37 | + 216% | |
| TOTAL | + 111% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,297 prices entered by 159 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 10, 2021.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 111% more expensive than in Witbank (South Africa)
For example, you would need at least R 90,735 (HK$48,517) in Hong Kong to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R 43,000 in Witbank.
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