Bangkok vs Hong Kong Cost of Living
Bangkok (Thailand) · Overall index 36.1 — Hong Kong (Hong Kong) · Overall index 75.4
Summary
- Overall, Hong Kong is 109% more expensive than Bangkok.
- Rent in Hong Kong is 229% more expensive than in Bangkok.
- Transport in Hong Kong is 114% more expensive than in Bangkok.
| Item | Bangkok | Hong Kong | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +229% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $785 | $2,572 | +228% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $630 | $1,975 | +213% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,512 | $5,236 | +246% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,069 | $3,501 | +228% |
| Groceries | +78% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.61 | $1.19 | +95% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.14 | $3.67 | +71% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.56 | $4.36 | +70% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.53 | $3.93 | +55% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $6.93 | $11.9 | +72% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $6.15 | $11.5 | +87% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $10.3 | $15 | +46% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.84 | $4.97 | +75% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.93 | $1.74 | +87% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.4 | $3.99 | +66% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.38 | $5.29 | +122% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.38 | $2.49 | +80% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.39 | $2.2 | +58% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.2 | $2.49 | +108% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.22 | $2.3 | +89% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $7.66 | $13.7 | +79% |
| Transport | +114% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.01 | $2.38 | +136% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $44.6 | $104 | +133% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.59 | $2.97 | +87% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.81 | $1.71 | +111% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.37 | $0.76 | +105% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $10,133 | $21,733 | +114% |
| Dining out | +103% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $8.84 | $20.9 | +136% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $47.5 | $99.9 | +110% |
| Fast food combo meal | $5.21 | $10.2 | +96% |
| Cappuccino | $2.15 | $4.36 | +103% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.11 | $2.41 | +117% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.3 | $5.48 | +66% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.74 | $7.05 | +89% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.78 | $1.74 | +123% |
| Telecom | +55% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $33.4 | $48.9 | +46% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $37.1 | $59.2 | +60% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.19 | $0.3 | +58% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $8.29 | $13 | +57% |
| Utilities & household | +89% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $81.5 | $136 | +67% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.09 | $0.18 | +100% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.32 | $4.39 | +89% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.67 | $1.39 | +107% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $10.8 | $21.8 | +102% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $37.2 | $78.7 | +112% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $7.95 | $13.3 | +67% |
| Men's haircut | $15.5 | $30.2 | +95% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $12.7 | $24.4 | +92% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $991 | $1,684 | +70% |
3,262 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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