Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 17% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Hong Kong | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$76 (C$14) | C$25 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$50 (C$9) | C$15 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$39 (C$7) | C$10 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 (C$4.44) | C$3.02 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$30 (C$5.43) | C$5.90 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$25 (C$4.42) | C$5.96 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$98 (C$18) | C$12 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$30 (C$5.44) | C$5.48 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$20 (C$3.55) | C$4.18 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$18 (C$3.25) | C$4.05 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$210 (C$38) | C$23 | + 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$16 (C$2.89) | C$3.48 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$19 (C$3.37) | C$3.12 | + 8% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 47% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Hong Kong | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$39,730 (C$7,111) | C$3,232 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$27,196 (C$4,867) | C$2,666 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,418 (C$254) | C$261 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$19,653 (C$3,517) | C$2,207 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$13,702 (C$2,452) | C$1,825 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$799 (C$143) | C$138 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$190 (C$34) | C$72 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$3,504 (C$627) | C$373 | + 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,032 (C$185) | C$237 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$104 (C$19) | C$18 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$78 (C$14) | C$34 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| Hong Kong | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$609 (C$109) | C$89 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$310 (C$55) | C$66 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$705 (C$126) | C$136 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,097 (C$196) | C$170 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 17% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Hong Kong | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$287,719 (C$51,493) | C$33,025 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$24 (C$4.35) | C$1.67 | + 161% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$555 (C$99) | C$111 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 26% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Hong Kong | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$116 (C$21) | C$13 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$88 (C$16) | C$29 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$493 (C$88) | C$175 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$40 (C$7) | C$12 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$24 (C$4.24) | C$8 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$68 (C$12) | C$7 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$19 (C$3.38) | C$4.20 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$23 (C$4.08) | C$3.95 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$176 (C$32) | C$34 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 29% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Hong Kong | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$337 (C$60) | C$74 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$199 (C$36) | C$35 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$500 (C$90) | C$200 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$554 (C$99) | C$135 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$165 (C$30) | C$17 | + 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$41 (C$7) | C$6 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$60 (C$11) | C$8 | + 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$25,000 (C$4,474) | C$658 | + 580% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.00 (C$0.18) | C$0.45 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$634 (C$114) | C$63 | + 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$102 (C$18) | C$20 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 19% more expensive than in Canada
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