Cost of living in Italy compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 4% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Italy | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (HK$140) | HK$90 | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (HK$73) | HK$45 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.82 (HK$40) | HK$44 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (HK$11) | HK$23 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.82 (HK$31) | HK$32 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.50 (HK$21) | HK$19 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (HK$57) | HK$116 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.53 (HK$21) | HK$28 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.60 (HK$13) | HK$18 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.29 (HK$11) | HK$17 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (HK$61) | HK$142 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.83 (HK$15) | HK$17 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.31 (HK$11) | HK$16 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 69% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Italy | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,259 (HK$10,333) | HK$47,353 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €867 (HK$7,117) | HK$34,716 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €203 (HK$1,665) | HK$1,299 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €842 (HK$6,908) | HK$28,175 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €591 (HK$4,848) | HK$18,653 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €137 (HK$1,121) | HK$877 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (HK$208) | HK$259 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €336 (HK$2,761) | HK$4,093 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €133 (HK$1,090) | HK$2,108 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (HK$51) | HK$91 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (HK$90) | HK$88 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 17% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Italy | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (HK$581) | HK$680 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (HK$266) | HK$338 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (HK$688) | HK$628 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (HK$943) | HK$1,283 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 44% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Italy | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,081 (HK$205,877) | HK$433,526 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.81 (HK$15) | HK$22 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (HK$291) | HK$533 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 17% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Italy | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (HK$73) | HK$57 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (HK$103) | HK$110 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (HK$586) | HK$407 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.45 (HK$45) | HK$83 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.03 (HK$25) | HK$44 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.96 (HK$24) | HK$51 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (HK$15) | HK$16 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.62 (HK$13) | HK$22 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (HK$140) | HK$322 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 32% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Italy | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (HK$319) | HK$406 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (HK$141) | HK$198 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €66 (HK$539) | HK$1,780 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 (HK$564) | HK$987 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (HK$73) | HK$166 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.70 (HK$14) | HK$51 | - 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.97 (HK$41) | HK$66 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €487 (HK$3,996) | HK$3,953 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (HK$1.63) | HK$1.03 | + 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (HK$395) | HK$775 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.72 (HK$47) | HK$61 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 04, 2022.
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Cost of living in Italy is 49% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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