Cost of living in Hong Kong is 110% more expensive than in Würzburg (Germany)
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| Food | + 58% | |||
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| Food in Hong Kong is 58% more expensive than in Würzburg (Germany) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Würzburg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$95 (€12) | €12 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$44 (€5.69) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$46 (€5.92) | €3.64 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 (€3.19) | €0.83 | + 287% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$36 (€4.58) | €2.80 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$24 (€3.08) | €2.06 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$121 (€16) | €5.58 | + 179% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$30 (€3.83) | €2.43 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$20 (€2.59) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$19 (€2.43) | €1.08 | + 125% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$143 (€18) | €6 | + 188% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$18 (€2.25) | €1.60 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$17 (€2.14) | €1.02 | + 110% | |
| Housing | + 263% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 263% more expensive than in Würzburg (Germany) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Würzburg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$49,422 (€6,335) | €1,017 | + 523% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$35,360 (€4,532) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,257 (€161) | €153 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$28,175 (€3,611) | €734 | + 392% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$18,653 (€2,391) | €529 | + 352% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$998 (€128) | €61 | + 109% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$248 (€32) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$4,111 (€527) | €421 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$2,020 (€259) | €72 | + 259% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$85 (€11) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$87 (€11) | €13 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 15% more expensive than in Würzburg (Germany) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Würzburg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$724 (€93) | €94 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$341 (€44) | €33 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$629 (€81) | €95 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,369 (€175) | €123 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 49% more expensive than in Würzburg (Germany) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$235,774 (€30,220) | €24,726 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$22 (€2.77) | €1.32 | + 110% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$561 (€72) | €47 | + 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$91 (€12) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 68% more expensive than in Würzburg (Germany) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Würzburg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$57 (€7) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$115 (€15) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$381 (€49) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$67 (€9) | €3.11 | + 178% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$44 (€5.70) | €2.08 | + 174% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$51 (€7) | €1.72 | + 283% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$13 (€1.70) | €1.20 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$22 (€2.81) | €1.34 | + 110% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$352 (€45) | €17 | + 171% | |
| Entertainment | + 80% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 80% more expensive than in Würzburg (Germany) | ||||
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| Hong Kong | Würzburg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$349 (€45) | €30 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$202 (€26) | €19 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,647 (€211) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$987 (€126) | €43 | + 192% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$133 (€17) | €6 | + 170% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$48 (€6) | €3.16 | + 96% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$67 (€9) | €3.12 | + 175% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$4,100 (€526) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.02 (€0.13) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$843 (€108) | €34 | + 219% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$61 (€8) | €5.89 | + 32% | |
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TOTAL | + 110% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 454 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 05, 2022.
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