Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 26% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$79 (€8) | €14 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$38 (€4.07) | €8 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$43 (€4.60) | €3.34 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$24 (€2.55) | €0.80 | + 218% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$30 (€3.23) | €2.29 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$24 (€2.53) | €1.58 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$94 (€10) | €6 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$27 (€2.92) | €1.65 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$18 (€1.92) | €1.12 | + 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$18 (€1.91) | €0.87 | + 121% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$228 (€24) | €7 | + 269% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$16 (€1.67) | €1.61 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$19 (€2.05) | €0.85 | + 142% | |
| Housing | + 181% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 181% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$42,886 (€4,588) | €1,189 | + 286% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$30,303 (€3,242) | €750 | + 332% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,785 (€191) | €104 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$22,986 (€2,459) | €720 | + 242% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,433 (€1,651) | €523 | + 216% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,480 (€158) | €75 | + 112% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$144 (€15) | €28 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,101 (€546) | €346 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,193 (€128) | €93 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$70 (€7) | €7 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$93 (€10) | €10 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 12% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$745 (€80) | €76 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$309 (€33) | €30 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$724 (€77) | €77 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,276 (€136) | €87 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 36% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$232,888 (€24,913) | €22,922 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (€1.79) | €1.22 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$609 (€65) | €43 | + 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 47% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$56 (€5.94) | €5.77 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$146 (€16) | €6 | + 141% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$450 (€48) | €58 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$66 (€7) | €4.20 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$44 (€4.70) | €2.37 | + 99% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$52 (€5.58) | €2.85 | + 96% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$18 (€1.95) | €1.39 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$22 (€2.40) | €1.94 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$283 (€30) | €14 | + 111% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 40% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$335 (€36) | €28 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$195 (€21) | €16 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,018 (€109) | €44 | + 149% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$862 (€92) | €40 | + 130% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$103 (€11) | €9 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 (€4.95) | €2.58 | + 92% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$68 (€7) | €3.86 | + 87% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,559 (€381) | €479 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.17 (€0.13) | €0.22 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$876 (€94) | €48 | + 96% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (€7) | €4.95 | + 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 80% more expensive than in Spain
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