Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 45% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Hong Kong | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$76 (CHF 8) | CHF 27 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$50 (CHF 5.25) | CHF 15 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$39 (CHF 4.10) | CHF 10 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 (CHF 2.63) | CHF 1.82 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$30 (CHF 3.22) | CHF 7 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$25 (CHF 2.62) | CHF 3.82 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$98 (CHF 10) | CHF 10 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$30 (CHF 3.22) | CHF 3.96 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$20 (CHF 2.10) | CHF 2.80 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$18 (CHF 1.92) | CHF 2.47 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$210 (CHF 22) | CHF 17 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$16 (CHF 1.71) | CHF 3.02 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$19 (CHF 1.99) | CHF 2.68 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is about the same as in Switzerland | ||||
| Hong Kong | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$39,730 (CHF 4,208) | CHF 3,369 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$27,196 (CHF 2,881) | CHF 2,370 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,418 (CHF 150) | CHF 213 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$19,653 (CHF 2,082) | CHF 2,020 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$13,702 (CHF 1,451) | CHF 1,545 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$799 (CHF 85) | CHF 154 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$190 (CHF 20) | CHF 39 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$3,504 (CHF 371) | CHF 388 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,032 (CHF 109) | CHF 148 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$104 (CHF 11) | CHF 20 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$78 (CHF 8) | CHF 30 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 32% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Hong Kong | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$609 (CHF 64) | CHF 99 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$310 (CHF 33) | CHF 47 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$705 (CHF 75) | CHF 123 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,097 (CHF 116) | CHF 146 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 12% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Hong Kong | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$287,719 (CHF 30,477) | CHF 29,799 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$24 (CHF 2.58) | CHF 1.79 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$555 (CHF 59) | CHF 82 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 40% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Hong Kong | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$116 (CHF 12) | CHF 12 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$88 (CHF 9) | CHF 18 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$493 (CHF 52) | CHF 105 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$40 (CHF 4.24) | CHF 5.02 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$24 (CHF 2.51) | CHF 5.17 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$68 (CHF 7) | CHF 4.80 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$19 (CHF 2.00) | CHF 4.41 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$23 (CHF 2.41) | CHF 3.70 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$176 (CHF 19) | CHF 47 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 24% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Hong Kong | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$337 (CHF 36) | CHF 76 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$199 (CHF 21) | CHF 38 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$500 (CHF 53) | CHF 141 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$554 (CHF 59) | CHF 123 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$165 (CHF 17) | CHF 17 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$41 (CHF 4.32) | CHF 5.65 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$60 (CHF 6) | CHF 8 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$25,000 (CHF 2,648) | CHF 497 | + 433% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.00 (CHF 0.11) | CHF 0.59 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$634 (CHF 67) | CHF 89 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$102 (CHF 11) | CHF 9 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 29, 2025.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 20% cheaper than in Switzerland
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