Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Spain
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| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 24% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Hong Kong | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$90 (€11) | €16 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$45 (€5.53) | €9 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$44 (€5.37) | €3.64 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$23 (€2.86) | €0.92 | + 212% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$32 (€3.96) | €2.63 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$19 (€2.39) | €1.95 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$116 (€14) | €6 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$28 (€3.42) | €2.13 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$18 (€2.20) | €1.14 | + 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$17 (€2.08) | €0.97 | + 115% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$142 (€17) | €7 | + 163% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$17 (€2.04) | €1.85 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$16 (€1.93) | €0.94 | + 105% | |
| Housing | + 263% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 263% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Hong Kong | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$47,353 (€5,844) | €1,180 | + 395% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$34,716 (€4,285) | €779 | + 450% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,299 (€160) | €123 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$28,175 (€3,477) | €744 | + 367% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$18,653 (€2,302) | €563 | + 309% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$877 (€108) | €86 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$259 (€32) | €29 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$4,093 (€505) | €377 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$2,108 (€260) | €99 | + 163% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$91 (€11) | €7 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$88 (€11) | €11 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 29% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Hong Kong | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$680 (€84) | €72 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$338 (€42) | €30 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$628 (€78) | €84 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,283 (€158) | €91 | + 75% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 67% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Hong Kong | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$353,772 (€43,662) | €25,577 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$22 (€2.75) | €1.83 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$533 (€66) | €36 | + 82% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 45% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Hong Kong | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$57 (€7) | €8 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$110 (€14) | €7 | + 93% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$407 (€50) | €64 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$83 (€10) | €4.32 | + 138% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$44 (€5.37) | €2.48 | + 116% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$51 (€6) | €2.85 | + 119% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$16 (€2.01) | €1.66 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$22 (€2.74) | €1.81 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$322 (€40) | €19 | + 106% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 69% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Hong Kong | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$406 (€50) | €32 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$198 (€24) | €16 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,780 (€220) | €52 | + 319% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$987 (€122) | €45 | + 173% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$166 (€20) | €10 | + 106% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$51 (€6) | €2.75 | + 130% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$66 (€8) | €4.12 | + 99% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,953 (€488) | €448 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.03 (€0.13) | €0.20 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$775 (€96) | €47 | + 102% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$61 (€8) | €5.03 | + 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 114% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 29, 2022.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 114% more expensive than in Spain
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