Cost of living in Italy compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (HK$119) | HK$82 | + 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (HK$71) | HK$40 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.43 (HK$39) | HK$41 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.25 (HK$11) | HK$24 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.52 (HK$31) | HK$26 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.02 (HK$18) | HK$18 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (HK$58) | HK$91 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.91 (HK$17) | HK$19 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.35 (HK$12) | HK$17 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.26 (HK$11) | HK$16 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (HK$57) | HK$197 | - 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.86 (HK$16) | HK$14 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.34 (HK$12) | HK$15 | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 63% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,318 (HK$11,544) | HK$44,973 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €910 (HK$7,966) | HK$31,803 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €133 (HK$1,167) | HK$1,126 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €823 (HK$7,208) | HK$23,694 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €612 (HK$5,363) | HK$15,314 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €94 (HK$825) | HK$785 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (HK$213) | HK$170 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €346 (HK$3,030) | HK$4,138 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €136 (HK$1,188) | HK$991 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.40 (HK$47) | HK$94 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (HK$93) | HK$79 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 7% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (HK$729) | HK$777 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (HK$269) | HK$295 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (HK$756) | HK$782 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (HK$979) | HK$1,080 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 27% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,882 (HK$200,368) | HK$249,295 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (HK$13) | HK$16 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (HK$317) | HK$496 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 6% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (HK$53) | HK$38 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (HK$88) | HK$152 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €84 (HK$735) | HK$394 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.60 (HK$49) | HK$57 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.22 (HK$28) | HK$49 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.71 (HK$24) | HK$45 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.39 (HK$21) | HK$12 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.06 (HK$18) | HK$15 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (HK$146) | HK$254 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 22% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (HK$322) | HK$412 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (HK$151) | HK$198 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 (HK$736) | HK$416 | + 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (HK$553) | HK$799 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (HK$79) | HK$123 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.47 (HK$13) | HK$39 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.01 (HK$44) | HK$61 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €462 (HK$4,048) | HK$3,423 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (HK$1.32) | HK$1.00 | + 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €58 (HK$504) | HK$903 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.47 (HK$48) | HK$60 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 13, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 39% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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