Fukuoka vs Hong Kong Cost of Living
Fukuoka (Japan) · Overall index 42.8 — Hong Kong (Hong Kong) · Overall index 75.4
Summary
- Overall, Hong Kong is 76% more expensive than Fukuoka.
- Rent in Hong Kong is 261% more expensive than in Fukuoka.
- Transport in Hong Kong is 61% more expensive than in Fukuoka.
| Item | Fukuoka | Hong Kong | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +261% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $853 | $2,572 | +202% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $475 | $1,975 | +316% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,368 | $5,236 | +283% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $986 | $3,501 | +255% |
| Groceries | +45% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.78 | $1.19 | +53% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.48 | $3.67 | +48% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.67 | $4.36 | +63% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.83 | $3.93 | +39% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $9.08 | $11.9 | +31% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $7.97 | $11.5 | +44% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $12.5 | $15 | +20% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.64 | $4.97 | +37% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.24 | $1.74 | +40% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.72 | $3.99 | +47% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.23 | $5.29 | +64% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.75 | $2.49 | +42% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.68 | $2.2 | +31% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.62 | $2.49 | +54% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.45 | $2.3 | +59% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $9.04 | $13.7 | +52% |
| Transport | +61% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.32 | $2.38 | +80% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $68.3 | $104 | +52% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.04 | $2.97 | +46% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.99 | $1.71 | +73% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.51 | $0.76 | +49% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $12,895 | $21,733 | +69% |
| Dining out | +57% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $13.2 | $20.9 | +58% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $64.6 | $99.9 | +55% |
| Fast food combo meal | $6.12 | $10.2 | +67% |
| Cappuccino | $2.58 | $4.36 | +69% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.51 | $2.41 | +60% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $4.04 | $5.48 | +36% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $4.44 | $7.05 | +59% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.12 | $1.74 | +55% |
| Telecom | +33% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $39.5 | $48.9 | +24% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $40.9 | $59.2 | +45% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.23 | $0.3 | +30% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $9.82 | $13 | +32% |
| Utilities & household | +53% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $92.2 | $136 | +48% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.13 | $0.18 | +38% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.52 | $4.39 | +74% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.95 | $1.39 | +46% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $12.6 | $21.8 | +73% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $46.8 | $78.7 | +68% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $9.95 | $13.3 | +34% |
| Men's haircut | $18.5 | $30.2 | +63% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $16.4 | $24.4 | +49% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,217 | $1,684 | +38% |
3,243 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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