Cost of living in United States compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (HK$116) | HK$83 | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (HK$63) | HK$39 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.27 (HK$33) | HK$47 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (HK$7) | HK$23 | - 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.99 (HK$23) | HK$28 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.01 (HK$31) | HK$22 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (HK$49) | HK$94 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.29 (HK$25) | HK$23 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.65 (HK$13) | HK$15 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.09 (HK$24) | HK$17 | + 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (HK$112) | HK$220 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.98 (HK$15) | HK$13 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.97 (HK$15) | HK$17 | - 11% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in United States is 42% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,250 (HK$17,435) | HK$43,313 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,576 (HK$12,213) | HK$30,893 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $176 (HK$1,362) | HK$1,361 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,566 (HK$12,135) | HK$23,195 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,124 (HK$8,708) | HK$14,012 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $109 (HK$842) | HK$1,084 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $47 (HK$368) | HK$136 | + 170% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $279 (HK$2,160) | HK$4,745 | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $124 (HK$962) | HK$1,231 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (HK$81) | HK$71 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (HK$169) | HK$88 | + 91% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 14% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $48 (HK$371) | HK$678 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (HK$336) | HK$312 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (HK$677) | HK$730 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $108 (HK$837) | HK$1,103 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 14% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,361 (HK$181,053) | HK$250,869 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.69 (HK$5.32) | HK$16 | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $78 (HK$604) | HK$542 | + 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| 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$57) | HK$41 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (HK$144) | HK$280 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (HK$867) | HK$400 | + 117% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (HK$53) | HK$58 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.50 (HK$27) | HK$42 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.07 (HK$39) | HK$55 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.67 (HK$28) | HK$12 | + 139% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (HK$14) | HK$25 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (HK$168) | HK$252 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 8% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (HK$353) | HK$358 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (HK$194) | HK$191 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $227 (HK$1,758) | HK$530 | + 232% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $81 (HK$625) | HK$803 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (HK$95) | HK$113 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.98 (HK$39) | HK$43 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.88 (HK$46) | HK$66 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $402 (HK$3,113) | HK$3,417 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.34 (HK$2.63) | HK$1.63 | + 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (HK$409) | HK$782 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (HK$65) | HK$60 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 23% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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