Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 51% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Hong Kong | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$68 (ARS $3,043) | ARS $4,558 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$45 (ARS $2,031) | ARS $3,018 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$45 (ARS $2,029) | ARS $992 | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$22 (ARS $990) | ARS $391 | + 154% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$34 (ARS $1,502) | ARS $977 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$28 (ARS $1,242) | ARS $639 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$90 (ARS $4,010) | ARS $1,471 | + 173% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$36 (ARS $1,633) | ARS $645 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$32 (ARS $1,442) | ARS $422 | + 242% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$15 (ARS $680) | ARS $474 | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$150 (ARS $6,737) | ARS $2,036 | + 231% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$19 (ARS $850) | ARS $731 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$20 (ARS $896) | ARS $257 | + 249% | |
| Housing | + 394% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 394% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Hong Kong | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$36,855 (ARS $1,651,074) | ARS $236,666 | + 598% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$23,568 (ARS $1,055,852) | ARS $147,449 | + 616% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$2,121 (ARS $95,035) | ARS $18,501 | + 414% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$19,278 (ARS $863,639) | ARS $160,740 | + 437% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$13,685 (ARS $613,097) | ARS $119,249 | + 414% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,558 (ARS $69,780) | ARS $16,328 | + 327% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$173 (ARS $7,757) | ARS $4,663 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$4,586 (ARS $205,455) | ARS $128,101 | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,267 (ARS $56,740) | ARS $75,441 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$103 (ARS $4,632) | ARS $1,775 | + 161% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$100 (ARS $4,464) | ARS $1,845 | + 142% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 8% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Hong Kong | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$618 (ARS $27,677) | ARS $28,121 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$332 (ARS $14,855) | ARS $16,659 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$677 (ARS $30,316) | ARS $42,183 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$986 (ARS $44,173) | ARS $38,430 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 130% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 130% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Hong Kong | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$292,589 (ARS $13,107,893) | ARS $8,326,990 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$23 (ARS $1,046) | ARS $288 | + 263% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$494 (ARS $22,125) | ARS $8,449 | + 162% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 40% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Hong Kong | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$35 (ARS $1,580) | ARS $1,919 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$102 (ARS $4,575) | ARS $3,182 | + 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$351 (ARS $15,729) | ARS $6,068 | + 159% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$66 (ARS $2,973) | ARS $1,591 | + 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$29 (ARS $1,307) | ARS $889 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$32 (ARS $1,431) | ARS $1,422 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$15 (ARS $670) | ARS $821 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$21 (ARS $953) | ARS $708 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$165 (ARS $7,401) | ARS $3,198 | + 131% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 41% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Hong Kong | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$312 (ARS $13,961) | ARS $7,822 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$201 (ARS $9,014) | ARS $3,383 | + 166% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$450 (ARS $20,158) | ARS $13,573 | + 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$536 (ARS $23,993) | ARS $15,418 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$133 (ARS $5,948) | ARS $2,850 | + 109% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$41 (ARS $1,817) | ARS $1,513 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$54 (ARS $2,431) | ARS $1,105 | + 120% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,000 (ARS $134,399) | ARS $347,640 | - 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ARS $59 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$670 (ARS $30,002) | ARS $9,148 | + 228% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$71 (ARS $3,185) | ARS $983 | + 224% | |
| TOTAL | + 128% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,766 prices entered by 1,073 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 128% more expensive than in Argentina
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