Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 144% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 144% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$79 (COL$36,973) | COL$23,041 | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$38 (COL$17,869) | COL$17,636 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$43 (COL$20,183) | COL$7,485 | + 170% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$24 (COL$11,186) | COL$2,756 | + 306% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$30 (COL$14,192) | COL$5,393 | + 163% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$24 (COL$11,085) | COL$2,737 | + 305% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$94 (COL$44,132) | COL$8,010 | + 451% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$27 (COL$12,805) | COL$5,331 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$18 (COL$8,408) | COL$2,139 | + 293% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$18 (COL$8,399) | COL$3,012 | + 179% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$228 (COL$107,025) | COL$40,381 | + 165% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$16 (COL$7,320) | COL$4,273 | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$19 (COL$8,997) | COL$2,122 | + 324% | |
| Housing | + 496% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 496% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$42,886 (COL$20,126,148) | COL$2,543,330 | + 691% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$30,303 (COL$14,221,152) | COL$1,235,460 | + 1051% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,785 (COL$837,637) | COL$229,502 | + 265% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$22,986 (COL$10,787,201) | COL$1,480,490 | + 629% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,433 (COL$7,242,449) | COL$837,330 | + 765% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,480 (COL$694,477) | COL$158,191 | + 339% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$144 (COL$67,706) | COL$70,489 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,101 (COL$2,393,939) | COL$1,213,310 | + 97% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,193 (COL$559,897) | COL$336,961 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$70 (COL$32,633) | COL$19,024 | + 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$93 (COL$43,551) | COL$10,387 | + 319% | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 69% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$745 (COL$349,496) | COL$174,905 | + 100% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$309 (COL$145,099) | COL$102,466 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$724 (COL$339,944) | COL$248,862 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,276 (COL$598,647) | COL$206,071 | + 191% | |
| Transportation | + 112% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 112% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$232,888 (COL$109,293,989) | COL$60,013,800 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (COL$7,844) | COL$2,333 | + 236% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$609 (COL$285,891) | COL$132,073 | + 116% | |
| Personal Care | + 113% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 113% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$56 (COL$26,080) | COL$15,506 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$146 (COL$68,383) | COL$14,412 | + 375% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$450 (COL$211,266) | COL$86,359 | + 145% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$66 (COL$30,767) | COL$17,712 | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$44 (COL$20,630) | COL$12,457 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$52 (COL$24,482) | COL$16,113 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$18 (COL$8,548) | COL$6,179 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$22 (COL$10,518) | COL$4,617 | + 128% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$283 (COL$132,616) | COL$21,936 | + 505% | |
| Entertainment | + 200% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 200% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$335 (COL$157,335) | COL$32,310 | + 387% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$195 (COL$91,346) | COL$24,308 | + 276% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,018 (COL$477,765) | COL$88,717 | + 439% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$862 (COL$404,550) | COL$93,266 | + 334% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$103 (COL$48,433) | COL$22,707 | + 113% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 (COL$21,720) | COL$7,902 | + 175% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$68 (COL$31,743) | COL$3,490 | + 809% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,559 (COL$1,670,252) | COL$1,869,130 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.17 (COL$550) | COL$244 | + 125% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$876 (COL$411,245) | COL$121,260 | + 239% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (COL$29,178) | COL$8,449 | + 245% | |
| TOTAL | + 233% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 233% more expensive than in Colombia
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