Cost of living in United States compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (HK$118) | HK$79 | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (HK$64) | HK$38 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.23 (HK$33) | HK$43 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (HK$7) | HK$24 | - 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.90 (HK$23) | HK$30 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.09 (HK$32) | HK$24 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (HK$48) | HK$94 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.40 (HK$26) | HK$27 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.71 (HK$13) | HK$18 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.20 (HK$25) | HK$18 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (HK$111) | HK$228 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.99 (HK$15) | HK$16 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.11 (HK$16) | HK$19 | - 14% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in United States is 44% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,183 (HK$16,968) | HK$42,886 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,554 (HK$12,080) | HK$30,303 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $179 (HK$1,391) | HK$1,785 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,512 (HK$11,753) | HK$22,986 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,116 (HK$8,675) | HK$15,433 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $113 (HK$875) | HK$1,480 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $51 (HK$398) | HK$144 | + 176% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $269 (HK$2,089) | HK$5,101 | - 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (HK$971) | HK$1,193 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (HK$83) | HK$70 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (HK$171) | HK$93 | + 84% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 19% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (HK$364) | HK$745 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (HK$327) | HK$309 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (HK$671) | HK$724 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $108 (HK$837) | HK$1,276 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 22% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,647 (HK$183,767) | HK$232,888 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.65 (HK$5.08) | HK$17 | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $73 (HK$566) | HK$609 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (HK$54) | HK$56 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (HK$124) | HK$146 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (HK$862) | HK$450 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (HK$50) | HK$66 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.43 (HK$27) | HK$44 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.84 (HK$38) | HK$52 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.60 (HK$28) | HK$18 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.80 (HK$14) | HK$22 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (HK$169) | HK$283 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 15% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (HK$360) | HK$335 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (HK$196) | HK$195 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $201 (HK$1,565) | HK$1,018 | + 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (HK$609) | HK$862 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (HK$96) | HK$103 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.03 (HK$39) | HK$46 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.71 (HK$44) | HK$68 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 (HK$3,331) | HK$3,559 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (HK$1.98) | HK$1.17 | + 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (HK$377) | HK$876 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (HK$64) | HK$62 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 29% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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