Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 102% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 102% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Hong Kong | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$87 ($b77) | $b57 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$46 ($b40) | $b42 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$43 ($b38) | $b14 | + 176% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$22 ($b20) | $b7 | + 200% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$32 ($b28) | $b11 | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$28 ($b25) | $b7 | + 262% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$93 ($b82) | $b22 | + 273% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$32 ($b28) | $b11 | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$24 ($b21) | $b9 | + 128% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$14 ($b12) | $b11 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$151 ($b133) | $b45 | + 200% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$20 ($b18) | $b10 | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$21 ($b18) | $b3.34 | + 443% | |
| Housing | + 541% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 541% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Hong Kong | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$47,547 ($b41,959) | $b3,482 | + 1105% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$30,601 ($b27,005) | $b2,477 | + 990% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,595 ($b1,408) | $b277 | + 408% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$27,035 ($b23,858) | $b2,549 | + 836% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,335 ($b13,532) | $b1,825 | + 642% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$481 ($b424) | $b396 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$152 ($b134) | $b181 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,571 ($b4,916) | $b2,196 | + 124% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,720 ($b1,518) | $b1,103 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$86 ($b76) | $b51 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$95 ($b84) | $b39 | + 116% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 7% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Hong Kong | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$411 ($b363) | $b352 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$364 ($b322) | $b283 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$552 ($b487) | $b537 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$500 ($b441) | $b481 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 191% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 191% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Hong Kong | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$343,002 ($b302,693) | $b77,564 | + 290% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$22 ($b19) | $b3.73 | + 423% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$488 ($b431) | $b172 | + 151% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is about the same as in Bolivia | ||||
| Hong Kong | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$48 ($b42) | $b47 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$40 ($b35) | $b73 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$300 ($b265) | $b215 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$66 ($b59) | $b46 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$34 ($b30) | $b27 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$30 ($b26) | $b29 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$15 ($b13) | $b10 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$25 ($b22) | $b13 | + 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$91 ($b81) | $b55 | + 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 126% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 126% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Hong Kong | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$251 ($b221) | $b67 | + 229% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$219 ($b193) | $b77 | + 150% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$450 ($b397) | $b159 | + 149% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$843 ($b744) | $b173 | + 330% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$145 ($b128) | $b38 | + 238% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 ($b40) | $b24 | + 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$51 ($b45) | $b20 | + 126% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,000 ($b2,647) | $b1,985 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $b1.46 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$861 ($b759) | $b310 | + 145% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$71 ($b63) | $b16 | + 286% | |
| TOTAL | + 204% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 204% more expensive than in Bolivia
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