Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$79 (C$13) | C$19 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$38 (C$6) | C$11 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$43 (C$7) | C$7 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$24 (C$3.84) | C$2.25 | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$30 (C$4.87) | C$4.02 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$24 (C$3.80) | C$4.85 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$94 (C$15) | C$10 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$27 (C$4.39) | C$3.86 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$18 (C$2.88) | C$2.70 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$18 (C$2.88) | C$3.10 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$228 (C$37) | C$18 | + 104% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$16 (C$2.51) | C$2.34 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$19 (C$3.09) | C$2.06 | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 120% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 120% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$42,886 (C$6,901) | C$2,083 | + 231% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$30,303 (C$4,876) | C$1,603 | + 204% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,785 (C$287) | C$169 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$22,986 (C$3,699) | C$1,592 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,433 (C$2,483) | C$1,102 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,480 (C$238) | C$108 | + 120% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$144 (C$23) | C$53 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,101 (C$821) | C$361 | + 127% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,193 (C$192) | C$165 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$70 (C$11) | C$11 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$93 (C$15) | C$24 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 19% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$745 (C$120) | C$75 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$309 (C$50) | C$50 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$724 (C$117) | C$113 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,276 (C$205) | C$130 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 16% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$232,888 (C$37,477) | C$25,107 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (C$2.69) | C$1.12 | + 140% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$609 (C$98) | C$106 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 12% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$56 (C$9) | C$11 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$146 (C$23) | C$20 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$450 (C$72) | C$91 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$66 (C$11) | C$9 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$44 (C$7) | C$5.17 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$52 (C$8) | C$5.42 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$18 (C$2.93) | C$3.28 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$22 (C$3.61) | C$2.58 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$283 (C$45) | C$25 | + 81% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 16% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$335 (C$54) | C$54 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$195 (C$31) | C$28 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,018 (C$164) | C$151 | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$862 (C$139) | C$94 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$103 (C$17) | C$12 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 (C$7) | C$4.96 | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$68 (C$11) | C$7 | + 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,559 (C$573) | C$567 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.17 (C$0.19) | C$0.45 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$876 (C$141) | C$59 | + 141% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (C$10) | C$15 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 48% more expensive than in Canada
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