Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 18% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Hong Kong | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$84 (£9) | £13 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$44 (£4.61) | £7 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$45 (£4.71) | £3.44 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$22 (£2.30) | £1.11 | + 107% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$34 (£3.49) | £3.47 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$28 (£2.88) | £1.92 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$90 (£9) | £4.23 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$36 (£3.79) | £2.00 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$32 (£3.35) | £0.94 | + 256% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$14 (£1.50) | £1.72 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$164 (£17) | £8 | + 107% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$19 (£1.97) | £2.25 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$20 (£2.08) | £1.11 | + 87% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 80% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Hong Kong | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$42,005 (£4,367) | £2,042 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$25,084 (£2,608) | £1,348 | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$2,121 (£221) | £218 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$24,661 (£2,564) | £1,159 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,684 (£1,630) | £817 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,558 (£162) | £133 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$174 (£18) | £26 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$4,586 (£477) | £306 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,267 (£132) | £93 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$103 (£11) | £6 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$100 (£10) | £15 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 12% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Hong Kong | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$470 (£49) | £63 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$404 (£42) | £32 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$559 (£58) | £68 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$979 (£102) | £70 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 28% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Hong Kong | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$198,889 (£20,677) | £25,545 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$23 (£2.43) | £1.52 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$465 (£48) | £91 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 23% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Hong Kong | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$35 (£3.67) | £4.12 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$102 (£11) | £11 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$351 (£37) | £112 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$66 (£7) | £3.78 | + 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$29 (£3.03) | £1.71 | + 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$32 (£3.32) | £3.49 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$15 (£1.56) | £2.13 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$21 (£2.21) | £1.81 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$165 (£17) | £14 | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 19% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Hong Kong | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$312 (£32) | £37 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$206 (£21) | £19 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$450 (£47) | £153 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$925 (£96) | £58 | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$133 (£14) | £10 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$44 (£4.58) | £3.28 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$54 (£5.64) | £4.90 | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,000 (£312) | £412 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.10 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$936 (£97) | £34 | + 185% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$74 (£8) | £13 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,790 prices entered by 781 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 21% more expensive than in United Kingdom
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