Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 8% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Hong Kong | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$94 (€11) | €18 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$45 (€5.37) | €11 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$43 (€5.08) | €5.81 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$24 (€2.84) | €1.27 | + 125% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$32 (€3.84) | €4.18 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$21 (€2.51) | €2.82 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$103 (€12) | €8 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$28 (€3.38) | €2.87 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$14 (€1.65) | €1.73 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$14 (€1.65) | €1.85 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$152 (€18) | €9 | + 105% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$18 (€2.15) | €2.15 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$17 (€2.00) | €1.20 | + 66% | |
| Housing | + 144% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 144% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Hong Kong | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$48,215 (€5,725) | €1,756 | + 226% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$33,716 (€4,003) | €1,617 | + 148% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,397 (€166) | €139 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$23,713 (€2,816) | €1,058 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$16,839 (€1,999) | €816 | + 145% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$481 (€57) | €96 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$214 (€25) | €24 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,571 (€661) | €294 | + 125% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,720 (€204) | €79 | + 159% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$86 (€10) | €5.98 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$83 (€10) | €14 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 9% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Hong Kong | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$411 (€49) | €90 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$364 (€43) | €32 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$664 (€79) | €79 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$500 (€59) | €141 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 26% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Hong Kong | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$336,916 (€40,003) | €21,412 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$23 (€2.72) | €1.87 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$536 (€64) | €62 | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 5% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Hong Kong | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$48 (€5.70) | €4.53 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$40 (€4.75) | €5.19 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$300 (€36) | €26 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$66 (€8) | €4.23 | + 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$34 (€4.09) | €4.00 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$30 (€3.56) | €2.96 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$15 (€1.73) | €2.04 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$25 (€2.97) | €2.36 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$100 (€12) | €21 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 51% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Hong Kong | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$416 (€49) | €44 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$212 (€25) | €21 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$450 (€53) | €84 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$1,039 (€123) | €56 | + 119% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$177 (€21) | €9 | + 129% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$50 (€5.94) | €3.94 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$55 (€7) | €5.97 | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,000 (€356) | €334 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$861 (€102) | €31 | + 225% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (€7) | €9 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 09, 2023.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 53% more expensive than in France
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