Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Canada
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| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| Hong Kong | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$97 (C$17) | C$23 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$45 (C$8) | C$12 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$46 (C$8) | C$8 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 (C$4.34) | C$3.05 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$36 (C$6) | C$4.85 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$24 (C$4.12) | C$4.41 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$131 (C$23) | C$10 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$31 (C$5.40) | C$4.69 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$20 (C$3.47) | C$3.03 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$19 (C$3.30) | C$3.57 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$143 (C$25) | C$19 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$18 (C$3.06) | C$2.58 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$17 (C$2.91) | C$2.51 | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 120% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 120% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Hong Kong | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$49,142 (C$8,552) | C$2,558 | + 234% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$34,716 (C$6,042) | C$2,035 | + 197% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,299 (C$226) | C$203 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$28,175 (C$4,903) | C$1,851 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$18,653 (C$3,246) | C$1,424 | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$852 (C$148) | C$124 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$259 (C$45) | C$69 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$4,093 (C$712) | C$434 | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$2,108 (C$367) | C$182 | + 101% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$91 (C$16) | C$12 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$88 (C$15) | C$27 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 26% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Hong Kong | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$680 (C$118) | C$75 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$338 (C$59) | C$52 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$628 (C$109) | C$115 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,283 (C$223) | C$152 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 28% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Hong Kong | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$353,772 (C$61,569) | C$28,967 | + 113% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$21 (C$3.73) | C$1.82 | + 105% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$593 (C$103) | C$109 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| Hong Kong | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$57 (C$10) | C$11 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$110 (C$19) | C$24 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$407 (C$71) | C$98 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$83 (C$14) | C$9 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$44 (C$8) | C$5.56 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$51 (C$9) | C$5.78 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$13 (C$2.30) | C$3.45 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$22 (C$3.87) | C$3.16 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$322 (C$56) | C$29 | + 92% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 13% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Hong Kong | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$406 (C$71) | C$73 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$202 (C$35) | C$30 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,780 (C$310) | C$143 | + 116% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$987 (C$172) | C$116 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$166 (C$29) | C$13 | + 116% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$51 (C$9) | C$5.28 | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$66 (C$12) | C$8 | + 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,953 (C$688) | C$877 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.03 (C$0.18) | C$0.46 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$775 (C$135) | C$67 | + 100% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$61 (C$11) | C$18 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 05, 2022.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 53% more expensive than in Canada
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