Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Estonia
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 40% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Hong Kong | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$88 (€10) | €11 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$46 (€5.39) | €7 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$43 (€5.03) | €3.40 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$22 (€2.62) | €1.16 | + 125% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$33 (€3.90) | €2.87 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$28 (€3.29) | €2.81 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$93 (€11) | €5.44 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$32 (€3.79) | €1.62 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$24 (€2.82) | €0.64 | + 341% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$14 (€1.60) | €1.47 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$151 (€18) | €10 | + 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$20 (€2.39) | €2.00 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$18 (€2.12) | €0.75 | + 183% | |
| Housing | + 209% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 209% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Hong Kong | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$41,263 (€4,875) | €1,118 | + 336% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$30,601 (€3,615) | €652 | + 455% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$756 (€89) | €255 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$23,709 (€2,801) | €725 | + 287% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,335 (€1,812) | €458 | + 296% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$481 (€57) | €136 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$214 (€25) | €16 | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,571 (€658) | €394 | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,720 (€203) | €136 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$86 (€10) | €8 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$94 (€11) | €10 | + 10% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 6% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Hong Kong | Estonia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$411 (€49) | €82 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$364 (€43) | €31 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$552 (€65) | €84 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$500 (€59) | €118 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | + 79% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 79% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Hong Kong | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$340,750 (€40,258) | €22,824 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$23 (€2.71) | €1.89 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$517 (€61) | €28 | + 121% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 19% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Hong Kong | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$48 (€5.67) | €5.65 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$40 (€4.73) | €5.94 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$300 (€35) | €55 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$66 (€8) | €7 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$34 (€4.07) | €3.85 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$30 (€3.54) | €5.93 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$15 (€1.72) | €2.29 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$25 (€2.96) | €2.45 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$91 (€11) | €24 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 37% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Hong Kong | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$416 (€49) | €32 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$230 (€27) | €17 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$450 (€53) | €75 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$878 (€104) | €58 | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$177 (€21) | €7 | + 219% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$50 (€5.92) | €3.24 | + 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$55 (€7) | €4.00 | + 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,000 (€354) | €912 | - 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.18 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$861 (€102) | €38 | + 166% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$69 (€8) | €5.07 | + 61% | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 676 prices entered by 117 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 86% more expensive than in Estonia
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