Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is about the same as in Austria | ||||
| Hong Kong | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$95 (€11) | €14 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$46 (€5.46) | €9 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$45 (€5.32) | €5.72 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$24 (€2.90) | €1.33 | + 118% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$36 (€4.29) | €5.61 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$19 (€2.30) | €3.14 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$116 (€14) | €5.97 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$28 (€3.29) | €2.23 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$18 (€2.11) | €2.42 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$14 (€1.61) | €1.07 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$144 (€17) | €7 | + 154% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$17 (€1.96) | €2.31 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$16 (€1.86) | €1.65 | + 12% | |
| Housing | + 143% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 143% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Hong Kong | Austria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$47,640 (€5,653) | €1,592 | + 255% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$33,990 (€4,033) | €1,017 | + 297% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,299 (€154) | €543 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$28,175 (€3,343) | €832 | + 302% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$17,882 (€2,122) | €691 | + 207% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$575 (€68) | €164 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$237 (€28) | €31 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$6,546 (€777) | €338 | + 130% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$2,108 (€250) | €152 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$91 (€11) | €12 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$84 (€10) | €13 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 4% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Hong Kong | Austria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$680 (€81) | €99 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$385 (€46) | €46 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$666 (€79) | €92 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,283 (€152) | €126 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 52% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Hong Kong | Austria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$392,784 (€46,609) | €24,513 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$23 (€2.72) | €1.87 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$529 (€63) | €44 | + 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is about the same as in Austria | ||||
| Hong Kong | Austria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$57 (€7) | €5.67 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$110 (€13) | €7 | + 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$407 (€48) | €152 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$83 (€10) | €5.00 | + 98% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$44 (€5.17) | €3.07 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$51 (€6) | €3.03 | + 98% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$15 (€1.80) | €2.12 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$29 (€3.43) | €2.07 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$322 (€38) | €20 | + 91% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 61% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Hong Kong | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$406 (€48) | €45 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$207 (€25) | €22 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,780 (€211) | €50 | + 322% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$925 (€110) | €59 | + 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$168 (€20) | €11 | + 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$52 (€6) | €4.14 | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$59 (€7) | €4.02 | + 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,953 (€469) | €499 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.08 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$992 (€118) | €31 | + 282% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (€7) | €5.84 | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 59% more expensive than in Austria
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