Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 146% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 146% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$80 (ARS $882) | ARS $599 | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$39 (ARS $430) | ARS $424 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$45 (ARS $498) | ARS $144 | + 247% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$23 (ARS $255) | ARS $65 | + 290% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$29 (ARS $315) | ARS $138 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$22 (ARS $242) | ARS $82 | + 194% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$92 (ARS $1,015) | ARS $263 | + 286% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$25 (ARS $281) | ARS $94 | + 200% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$17 (ARS $186) | ARS $46 | + 304% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$19 (ARS $206) | ARS $78 | + 165% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$226 (ARS $2,501) | ARS $273 | + 816% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$14 (ARS $159) | ARS $141 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$19 (ARS $208) | ARS $38 | + 444% | |
| Housing | + 675% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 675% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$43,249 (ARS $477,778) | ARS $35,085 | + 1262% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$30,827 (ARS $340,552) | ARS $22,485 | + 1415% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,664 (ARS $18,386) | ARS $4,381 | + 320% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$23,247 (ARS $256,813) | ARS $24,929 | + 930% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$14,902 (ARS $164,621) | ARS $15,909 | + 935% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,385 (ARS $15,300) | ARS $3,386 | + 352% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$142 (ARS $1,571) | ARS $1,410 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,230 (ARS $57,773) | ARS $32,845 | + 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,310 (ARS $14,476) | ARS $13,744 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$69 (ARS $757) | ARS $344 | + 120% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$89 (ARS $979) | ARS $252 | + 288% | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 72% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$680 (ARS $7,514) | ARS $3,722 | + 102% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$309 (ARS $3,410) | ARS $2,223 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$733 (ARS $8,095) | ARS $6,389 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,233 (ARS $13,626) | ARS $5,282 | + 158% | |
| Transportation | + 156% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 156% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$245,322 (ARS $2,710,129) | ARS $1,876,940 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (ARS $182) | ARS $64 | + 183% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$597 (ARS $6,596) | ARS $1,503 | + 339% | |
| Personal Care | + 160% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 160% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$49 (ARS $543) | ARS $273 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$132 (ARS $1,462) | ARS $603 | + 143% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$413 (ARS $4,563) | ARS $1,151 | + 296% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$59 (ARS $651) | ARS $251 | + 159% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$40 (ARS $438) | ARS $159 | + 176% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$54 (ARS $597) | ARS $214 | + 179% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$12 (ARS $135) | ARS $114 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$22 (ARS $247) | ARS $126 | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$265 (ARS $2,932) | ARS $480 | + 511% | |
| Entertainment | + 132% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 132% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$368 (ARS $4,066) | ARS $1,246 | + 226% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$190 (ARS $2,102) | ARS $636 | + 231% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$918 (ARS $10,146) | ARS $2,146 | + 373% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$857 (ARS $9,469) | ARS $2,113 | + 348% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$106 (ARS $1,169) | ARS $403 | + 190% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$45 (ARS $495) | ARS $157 | + 216% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$68 (ARS $756) | ARS $149 | + 407% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,416 (ARS $37,743) | ARS $63,179 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.17 (ARS $13) | ARS $17 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$864 (ARS $9,541) | ARS $1,897 | + 403% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (ARS $684) | ARS $162 | + 321% | |
| TOTAL | + 253% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 253% more expensive than in Argentina
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