Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| Hong Kong | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$87 (AU$17) | AU$21 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$46 (AU$9) | AU$14 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$43 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$22 (AU$4.27) | AU$1.81 | + 136% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$32 (AU$6) | AU$6 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$28 (AU$5.37) | AU$7 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$93 (AU$18) | AU$9 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$32 (AU$6) | AU$4.77 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$24 (AU$4.60) | AU$3.47 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$14 (AU$2.62) | AU$5.54 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$151 (AU$29) | AU$19 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$20 (AU$3.91) | AU$3.75 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$21 (AU$3.97) | AU$2.80 | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 101% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 101% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Hong Kong | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$47,547 (AU$9,174) | AU$3,062 | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$30,601 (AU$5,904) | AU$2,281 | + 159% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,595 (AU$308) | AU$231 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$27,035 (AU$5,216) | AU$2,199 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,335 (AU$2,959) | AU$1,704 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$481 (AU$93) | AU$166 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$152 (AU$29) | AU$67 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,571 (AU$1,075) | AU$569 | + 89% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,720 (AU$332) | AU$277 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$86 (AU$17) | AU$12 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$95 (AU$18) | AU$36 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 26% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Hong Kong | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$411 (AU$79) | AU$113 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$364 (AU$70) | AU$84 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$441 (AU$85) | AU$164 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$500 (AU$96) | AU$172 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 8% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Hong Kong | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$343,002 (AU$66,182) | AU$34,026 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$22 (AU$4.26) | AU$1.90 | + 124% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$488 (AU$94) | AU$158 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 16% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Hong Kong | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$48 (AU$9) | AU$8 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$40 (AU$8) | AU$20 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$300 (AU$58) | AU$77 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$66 (AU$13) | AU$7 | + 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$34 (AU$7) | AU$5.05 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$30 (AU$5.79) | AU$6 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$15 (AU$2.81) | AU$4.27 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$25 (AU$4.83) | AU$4.33 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$91 (AU$18) | AU$34 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| Hong Kong | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$251 (AU$48) | AU$61 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$219 (AU$42) | AU$39 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$450 (AU$87) | AU$269 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$843 (AU$163) | AU$112 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$145 (AU$28) | AU$20 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 (AU$9) | AU$5.12 | + 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$51 (AU$10) | AU$10 | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,000 (AU$579) | AU$806 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | AU$0.36 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$861 (AU$166) | AU$71 | + 134% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$71 (AU$14) | AU$42 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.19295
AUD
/
HKD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,754 prices entered by 462 different people.
Cost of living in Hong Kong is 24% more expensive than in Australia
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