Cost of living in Italy compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 10% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (HK$119) | HK$79 | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (HK$74) | HK$38 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.43 (HK$41) | HK$43 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 (HK$12) | HK$24 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.56 (HK$33) | HK$30 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.17 (HK$20) | HK$24 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (HK$60) | HK$94 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.05 (HK$19) | HK$27 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.27 (HK$12) | HK$18 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.28 (HK$12) | HK$18 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (HK$62) | HK$229 | - 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.89 (HK$18) | HK$16 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.09 (HK$10) | HK$19 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 64% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,117 (HK$10,369) | HK$42,706 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €823 (HK$7,637) | HK$30,628 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €124 (HK$1,151) | HK$1,785 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €830 (HK$7,703) | HK$22,986 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €551 (HK$5,113) | HK$15,433 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €88 (HK$818) | HK$1,480 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (HK$238) | HK$144 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €362 (HK$3,361) | HK$5,260 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 (HK$1,026) | HK$1,238 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.63 (HK$52) | HK$70 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (HK$93) | HK$93 | - 0% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (HK$739) | HK$745 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (HK$306) | HK$309 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (HK$723) | HK$724 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €109 (HK$1,015) | HK$1,276 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 31% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,536 (HK$218,515) | HK$241,909 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (HK$13) | HK$17 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (HK$333) | HK$609 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 19% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.85 (HK$45) | HK$56 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (HK$78) | HK$146 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €72 (HK$664) | HK$445 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.15 (HK$48) | HK$66 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.09 (HK$29) | HK$44 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.56 (HK$24) | HK$52 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.03 (HK$19) | HK$18 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.84 (HK$17) | HK$22 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (HK$161) | HK$277 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 22% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (HK$301) | HK$335 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (HK$166) | HK$193 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €102 (HK$951) | HK$1,018 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (HK$592) | HK$860 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (HK$86) | HK$101 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.62 (HK$15) | HK$46 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.83 (HK$45) | HK$68 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €460 (HK$4,268) | HK$3,572 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (HK$1.44) | HK$1.17 | + 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (HK$456) | HK$876 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.62 (HK$52) | HK$62 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Italy is 42% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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