Beijing vs Hong Kong Cost of Living
Beijing (China) · Overall index 43.4 — Hong Kong (Hong Kong) · Overall index 75.4
Summary
- Overall, Hong Kong is 74% more expensive than Beijing.
- Rent in Hong Kong is 155% more expensive than in Beijing.
- Transport in Hong Kong is 73% more expensive than in Beijing.
| Item | Beijing | Hong Kong | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +155% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,210 | $2,572 | +113% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $654 | $1,975 | +202% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,286 | $5,236 | +129% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,225 | $3,501 | +186% |
| Groceries | +55% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.75 | $1.19 | +59% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.35 | $3.67 | +56% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.05 | $4.36 | +43% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.51 | $3.93 | +57% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $7.18 | $11.9 | +66% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $6.51 | $11.5 | +77% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $10.2 | $15 | +47% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.16 | $4.97 | +57% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.08 | $1.74 | +61% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.56 | $3.99 | +56% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.81 | $5.29 | +88% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.88 | $2.49 | +32% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.54 | $2.2 | +43% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.5 | $2.49 | +66% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.52 | $2.3 | +51% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $9.64 | $13.7 | +42% |
| Transport | +73% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.16 | $2.38 | +105% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $59.6 | $104 | +74% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.93 | $2.97 | +54% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.86 | $1.71 | +99% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.47 | $0.76 | +62% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $14,148 | $21,733 | +54% |
| Dining out | +60% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $12.9 | $20.9 | +62% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $63.4 | $99.9 | +58% |
| Fast food combo meal | $6.18 | $10.2 | +65% |
| Cappuccino | $2.85 | $4.36 | +53% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.38 | $2.41 | +75% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $4.1 | $5.48 | +34% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.8 | $7.05 | +86% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.15 | $1.74 | +51% |
| Telecom | +35% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $41.6 | $48.9 | +18% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $39.8 | $59.2 | +49% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.21 | $0.3 | +43% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $9.77 | $13 | +33% |
| Utilities & household | +62% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $91.2 | $136 | +49% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.14 | $0.18 | +29% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.62 | $4.39 | +68% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.86 | $1.39 | +62% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $11.8 | $21.8 | +85% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $45 | $78.7 | +75% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $7.83 | $13.3 | +70% |
| Men's haircut | $17.1 | $30.2 | +77% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $13.8 | $24.4 | +77% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,236 | $1,684 | +36% |
3,233 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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