Guangzhou vs Hong Kong Cost of Living
Guangzhou (China) · Overall index 40.1 — Hong Kong (Hong Kong) · Overall index 75.4
Summary
- Overall, Hong Kong is 88% more expensive than Guangzhou.
- Rent in Hong Kong is 199% more expensive than in Guangzhou.
- Transport in Hong Kong is 83% more expensive than in Guangzhou.
| Item | Guangzhou | Hong Kong | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +199% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $970 | $2,572 | +165% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $560 | $1,975 | +253% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,686 | $5,236 | +211% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,258 | $3,501 | +178% |
| Groceries | +61% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.63 | $1.19 | +89% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.19 | $3.67 | +68% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.72 | $4.36 | +60% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.68 | $3.93 | +47% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $7.55 | $11.9 | +58% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $7.12 | $11.5 | +62% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $9.09 | $15 | +65% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.88 | $4.97 | +73% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.03 | $1.74 | +69% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.61 | $3.99 | +53% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.22 | $5.29 | +64% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.67 | $2.49 | +49% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.64 | $2.2 | +34% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.53 | $2.49 | +63% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.42 | $2.3 | +62% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $8.17 | $13.7 | +68% |
| Transport | +83% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.13 | $2.38 | +111% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $52.5 | $104 | +98% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.8 | $2.97 | +65% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.83 | $1.71 | +106% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.46 | $0.76 | +65% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $13,269 | $21,733 | +64% |
| Dining out | +80% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $10.2 | $20.9 | +105% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $57.2 | $99.9 | +75% |
| Fast food combo meal | $6.1 | $10.2 | +67% |
| Cappuccino | $2.47 | $4.36 | +77% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.19 | $2.41 | +103% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.34 | $5.48 | +64% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $4.2 | $7.05 | +68% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.92 | $1.74 | +89% |
| Telecom | +45% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $33 | $48.9 | +48% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $40.5 | $59.2 | +46% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.2 | $0.3 | +50% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $9.49 | $13 | +37% |
| Utilities & household | +71% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $84.8 | $136 | +60% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.11 | $0.18 | +64% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.63 | $4.39 | +67% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.84 | $1.39 | +65% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $11.3 | $21.8 | +93% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $42.5 | $78.7 | +85% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $8.11 | $13.3 | +64% |
| Men's haircut | $15.9 | $30.2 | +90% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $14.7 | $24.4 | +66% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,077 | $1,684 | +56% |
3,246 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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