Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 144% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 144% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Hong Kong | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$87 (E£ 343) | E£ 204 | + 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$46 (E£ 180) | E£ 121 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$43 (E£ 168) | E£ 93 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$22 (E£ 87) | E£ 26 | + 232% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$32 (E£ 125) | E£ 50 | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$28 (E£ 110) | E£ 12 | + 834% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$93 (E£ 368) | E£ 67 | + 447% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$32 (E£ 127) | E£ 33 | + 283% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$24 (E£ 94) | E£ 10 | + 816% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$14 (E£ 54) | E£ 44 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$151 (E£ 597) | E£ 338 | + 77% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$20 (E£ 80) | E£ 17 | + 365% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$21 (E£ 81) | E£ 10 | + 690% | |
| Housing | + 990% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 990% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Hong Kong | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$47,547 (E£ 187,724) | E£ 12,207 | + 1438% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$30,601 (E£ 120,820) | E£ 5,963 | + 1926% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,595 (E£ 6,298) | E£ 1,207 | + 422% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$27,035 (E£ 106,742) | E£ 7,278 | + 1367% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,335 (E£ 60,544) | E£ 4,450 | + 1261% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$481 (E£ 1,897) | E£ 1,066 | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$152 (E£ 600) | E£ 215 | + 179% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,571 (E£ 21,995) | E£ 7,226 | + 204% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,720 (E£ 6,790) | E£ 4,091 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$86 (E£ 338) | E£ 163 | + 108% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$95 (E£ 376) | E£ 87 | + 330% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 9% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Hong Kong | Egypt | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$411 (E£ 1,622) | E£ 575 | + 182% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$364 (E£ 1,439) | E£ 1,504 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$441 (E£ 1,742) | E£ 1,747 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$500 (E£ 1,974) | E£ 2,140 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 181% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 181% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Hong Kong | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$343,002 (E£ 1,354,247) | E£ 799,839 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$22 (E£ 87) | E£ 10 | + 752% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$488 (E£ 1,928) | E£ 524 | + 268% | |
| Personal Care | + 139% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 139% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Hong Kong | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$48 (E£ 190) | E£ 39 | + 386% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$40 (E£ 158) | E£ 87 | + 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$300 (E£ 1,184) | E£ 322 | + 268% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$66 (E£ 262) | E£ 83 | + 215% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$34 (E£ 136) | E£ 70 | + 93% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$30 (E£ 118) | E£ 76 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$15 (E£ 57) | E£ 26 | + 119% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$25 (E£ 99) | E£ 34 | + 189% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$91 (E£ 361) | E£ 110 | + 228% | |
| Entertainment | + 126% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 126% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Hong Kong | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$251 (E£ 990) | E£ 415 | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$219 (E£ 864) | E£ 194 | + 346% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$450 (E£ 1,777) | E£ 961 | + 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$843 (E£ 3,328) | E£ 621 | + 436% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$145 (E£ 572) | E£ 128 | + 348% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 (E£ 181) | E£ 59 | + 206% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$51 (E£ 200) | E£ 83 | + 141% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,000 (E£ 11,845) | E£ 21,837 | - 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | E£ 3.67 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$861 (E£ 3,398) | E£ 705 | + 382% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$71 (E£ 282) | E£ 50 | + 464% | |
| TOTAL | + 271% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,800 prices entered by 299 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 271% more expensive than in Egypt
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