Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 9% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Hong Kong | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$68 (C$12) | C$23 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$45 (C$8) | C$13 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$45 (C$8) | C$9 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$22 (C$3.81) | C$3.01 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$34 (C$5.78) | C$5.71 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$28 (C$4.78) | C$5.19 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$90 (C$15) | C$9 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$36 (C$6) | C$4.99 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$32 (C$5.55) | C$3.03 | + 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$15 (C$2.62) | C$3.60 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$150 (C$26) | C$18 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$19 (C$3.27) | C$3.10 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$20 (C$3.45) | C$2.95 | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 67% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Hong Kong | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$36,855 (C$6,353) | C$2,735 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$23,568 (C$4,063) | C$2,124 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$2,121 (C$366) | C$221 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$19,278 (C$3,323) | C$1,779 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$13,685 (C$2,359) | C$1,401 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,558 (C$269) | C$126 | + 112% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$173 (C$30) | C$73 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$4,586 (C$791) | C$441 | + 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,267 (C$218) | C$208 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$103 (C$18) | C$14 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$100 (C$17) | C$29 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 9% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Hong Kong | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$618 (C$106) | C$80 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$332 (C$57) | C$57 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$677 (C$117) | C$122 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$986 (C$170) | C$149 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 12% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Hong Kong | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$292,589 (C$50,437) | C$30,938 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$23 (C$4.02) | C$1.67 | + 141% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$494 (C$85) | C$105 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 34% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Hong Kong | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$35 (C$6) | C$13 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$102 (C$18) | C$29 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$351 (C$61) | C$114 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$66 (C$11) | C$9 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$29 (C$5.03) | C$7 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$32 (C$5.51) | C$6 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$15 (C$2.58) | C$4.94 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$21 (C$3.67) | C$3.44 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$165 (C$28) | C$31 | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| Hong Kong | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$312 (C$54) | C$65 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$201 (C$35) | C$32 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$450 (C$78) | C$170 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$536 (C$92) | C$113 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$133 (C$23) | C$15 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$41 (C$7) | C$5.37 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$54 (C$9) | C$7 | + 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,000 (C$517) | C$755 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.43 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$670 (C$115) | C$63 | + 84% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$72 (C$12) | C$17 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 18% more expensive than in Canada
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