Dubai vs Hong Kong Cost of Living
Dubai (United Arab Emirates) · Overall index 63.9 — Hong Kong (Hong Kong) · Overall index 75.4
Summary
- Overall, Hong Kong is 18% more expensive than Dubai.
- Rent in Hong Kong is 27% more expensive than in Dubai.
- Transport in Hong Kong is 22% more expensive than in Dubai.
| Item | Dubai | Hong Kong | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +27% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,221 | $2,572 | +16% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,463 | $1,975 | +35% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $4,336 | $5,236 | +21% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $2,566 | $3,501 | +36% |
| Groceries | +13% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $1.13 | $1.19 | +5% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.78 | $3.67 | +32% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.62 | $4.36 | +20% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.68 | $3.93 | +7% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $10.8 | $11.9 | +10% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $9.36 | $11.5 | +23% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $15.7 | $15 | -4% |
| Apples (1kg) | $4.58 | $4.97 | +9% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.72 | $1.74 | +1% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.39 | $3.99 | +18% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $4.73 | $5.29 | +12% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.21 | $2.49 | +13% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.29 | $2.2 | -4% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $2.04 | $2.49 | +22% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.92 | $2.3 | +20% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $10.8 | $13.7 | +27% |
| Transport | +22% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.85 | $2.38 | +29% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $81.7 | $104 | +27% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.87 | $2.97 | +3% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.22 | $1.71 | +40% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.64 | $0.76 | +19% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $18,258 | $21,733 | +19% |
| Dining out | +20% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $18.1 | $20.9 | +15% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $77.6 | $99.9 | +29% |
| Fast food combo meal | $7.93 | $10.2 | +29% |
| Cappuccino | $3.98 | $4.36 | +10% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.97 | $2.41 | +22% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $4.96 | $5.48 | +10% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $5.5 | $7.05 | +28% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.46 | $1.74 | +19% |
| Telecom | +7% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $55 | $48.9 | -11% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $52.5 | $59.2 | +13% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.28 | $0.3 | +7% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $10.8 | $13 | +20% |
| Utilities & household | +17% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $125 | $136 | +9% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.19 | $0.18 | -5% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.78 | $4.39 | +16% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.25 | $1.39 | +11% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $16.1 | $21.8 | +35% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $61 | $78.7 | +29% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $11.2 | $13.3 | +19% |
| Men's haircut | $22.2 | $30.2 | +36% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $19.7 | $24.4 | +24% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,665 | $1,684 | +1% |
3,465 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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