Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 40% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Hong Kong | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$94 (81元) | 56元 | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$45 (39元) | 42元 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$43 (37元) | 14元 | + 157% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$24 (21元) | 17元 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$32 (28元) | 19元 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$21 (18元) | 10元 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$103 (89元) | 57元 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$28 (25元) | 16元 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$14 (12元) | 7元 | + 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$14 (12元) | 6.00元 | + 101% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$152 (131元) | 129元 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$18 (16元) | 10元 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$17 (15元) | 13元 | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 175% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 175% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Hong Kong | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$48,215 (41,673元) | 13,117元 | + 218% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$33,716 (29,142元) | 7,964元 | + 266% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,397 (1,207元) | 401元 | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$23,713 (20,496元) | 8,919元 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$16,839 (14,555元) | 4,753元 | + 206% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$481 (415元) | 242元 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$214 (185元) | 117元 | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,571 (4,815元) | 1,521元 | + 217% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,720 (1,486元) | 661元 | + 125% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$86 (74元) | 56元 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$83 (72元) | 55元 | + 32% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is about the same as in China | ||||
| Hong Kong | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$411 (355元) | 491元 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$364 (315元) | 261元 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$664 (573元) | 634元 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$500 (432元) | 662元 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | + 109% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 109% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Hong Kong | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$336,916 (291,203元) | 150,872元 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$23 (20元) | 9元 | + 125% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$536 (464元) | 197元 | + 136% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 8% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Hong Kong | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$48 (41元) | 29元 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$40 (35元) | 23元 | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$300 (259元) | 371元 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$66 (57元) | 37元 | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$34 (30元) | 23元 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$30 (26元) | 33元 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$15 (13元) | 14元 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$25 (22元) | 13元 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$100 (86元) | 63元 | + 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 37% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Hong Kong | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$416 (359元) | 267元 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$212 (183元) | 114元 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$450 (389元) | 1,234元 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$1,039 (898元) | 473元 | + 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$177 (153元) | 81元 | + 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$50 (43元) | 35元 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$55 (48元) | 31元 | + 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,000 (2,593元) | 3,289元 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.24元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$861 (744元) | 449元 | + 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (54元) | 29元 | + 85% | |
| TOTAL | + 92% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,400 prices entered by 174 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 92% more expensive than in China
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