Cost of living in Hong Kong vs Wuzhou, China
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| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 32% more expensive than in Wuzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$78 (66元) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$38 (32元) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$46 (39元) | 13元 | + 198% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$24 (20元) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$30 (25元) | 12元 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$24 (20元) | 16元 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$94 (79元) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$27 (23元) | 10元 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$18 (15元) | 8元 | + 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$18 (15元) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$228 (191元) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$16 (13元) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$19 (16元) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Hong Kong is about the same as in Wuzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$42,886 (35,986元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$30,303 (25,427元) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,785 (1,498元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$22,986 (19,288元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,433 (12,950元) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,098 (921元) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$144 (121元) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,101 (4,280元) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,193 (1,001元) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$70 (58元) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$93 (78元) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is about the same as in Wuzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$745 (625元) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$309 (259元) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$724 (608元) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,276 (1,070元) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is about the same as in Wuzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$232,888 (195,418元) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (14元) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$609 (511元) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$70 (59元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is about the same as in Wuzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$56 (47元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$128 (107元) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$450 (378元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$66 (55元) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$44 (37元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$52 (44元) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$18 (15元) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$22 (19元) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$283 (237元) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is about the same as in Wuzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$360 (302元) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$199 (167元) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,018 (854元) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$900 (755元) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$103 (87元) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 (39元) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$68 (57元) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,559 (2,986元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.23 (1.03元) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$876 (735元) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (52元) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,372 prices entered by 159 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 148,024元 (HK$176,406) in Hong Kong to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 112,000元 in Wuzhou.
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