Cost of living in United States compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 9% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| United States | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (HK$138) | HK$97 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (HK$74) | HK$45 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.32 (HK$42) | HK$46 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.05 (HK$8) | HK$25 | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.70 (HK$29) | HK$36 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.52 (HK$35) | HK$24 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (HK$54) | HK$131 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.80 (HK$30) | HK$31 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.87 (HK$15) | HK$20 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.37 (HK$26) | HK$19 | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (HK$124) | HK$143 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.45 (HK$19) | HK$18 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.42 (HK$19) | HK$17 | + 14% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in United States is 42% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| United States | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,459 (HK$19,301) | HK$49,142 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,848 (HK$14,508) | HK$34,716 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $201 (HK$1,575) | HK$1,299 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,773 (HK$13,917) | HK$28,175 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,307 (HK$10,260) | HK$18,653 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $135 (HK$1,062) | HK$852 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $55 (HK$431) | HK$259 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $303 (HK$2,379) | HK$4,093 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $130 (HK$1,019) | HK$2,108 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (HK$101) | HK$91 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $29 (HK$225) | HK$88 | + 156% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 9% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| United States | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (HK$406) | HK$680 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (HK$384) | HK$338 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (HK$765) | HK$628 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $118 (HK$929) | HK$1,283 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 22% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| United States | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,992 (HK$211,875) | HK$353,772 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.17 (HK$9) | HK$21 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $75 (HK$587) | HK$593 | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 27% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| United States | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (HK$59) | HK$57 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (HK$145) | HK$110 | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $127 (HK$995) | HK$407 | + 144% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (HK$60) | HK$83 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.52 (HK$35) | HK$44 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.37 (HK$42) | HK$51 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.28 (HK$34) | HK$13 | + 154% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.14 (HK$17) | HK$22 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (HK$201) | HK$322 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 15% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| United States | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $52 (HK$407) | HK$406 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (HK$212) | HK$202 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $194 (HK$1,521) | HK$1,780 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $90 (HK$704) | HK$987 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (HK$105) | HK$166 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.52 (HK$43) | HK$51 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (HK$50) | HK$66 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $492 (HK$3,865) | HK$3,953 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (HK$1.54) | HK$1.03 | + 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $55 (HK$432) | HK$775 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (HK$76) | HK$61 | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 26% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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