Hangzhou vs Hong Kong Cost of Living
Hangzhou (China) · Overall index 37.0 — Hong Kong (Hong Kong) · Overall index 75.4
Summary
- Overall, Hong Kong is 104% more expensive than Hangzhou.
- Rent in Hong Kong is 244% more expensive than in Hangzhou.
- Dining out in Hong Kong is 102% more expensive than in Hangzhou.
| Item | Hangzhou | Hong Kong | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +244% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $833 | $2,572 | +209% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $514 | $1,975 | +284% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,637 | $5,236 | +220% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $959 | $3,501 | +265% |
| Groceries | +78% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.64 | $1.19 | +86% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.1 | $3.67 | +75% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.28 | $4.36 | +91% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.68 | $3.93 | +47% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $6.46 | $11.9 | +84% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $5.85 | $11.5 | +97% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $10.3 | $15 | +46% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.92 | $4.97 | +70% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1 | $1.74 | +74% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.19 | $3.99 | +82% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.78 | $5.29 | +90% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.57 | $2.49 | +59% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.4 | $2.2 | +57% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.2 | $2.49 | +108% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.14 | $2.3 | +102% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $7.21 | $13.7 | +90% |
| Transport | +88% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.12 | $2.38 | +112% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $56.5 | $104 | +84% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.89 | $2.97 | +57% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.81 | $1.71 | +111% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.4 | $0.76 | +90% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $12,060 | $21,733 | +80% |
| Dining out | +102% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $10.3 | $20.9 | +103% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $46.3 | $99.9 | +116% |
| Fast food combo meal | $5.48 | $10.2 | +86% |
| Cappuccino | $2.18 | $4.36 | +100% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.13 | $2.41 | +113% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.03 | $5.48 | +81% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.37 | $7.05 | +109% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.84 | $1.74 | +107% |
| Telecom | +43% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $37.2 | $48.9 | +31% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $40.4 | $59.2 | +47% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.2 | $0.3 | +50% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $8.89 | $13 | +46% |
| Utilities & household | +81% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $92.2 | $136 | +48% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.12 | $0.18 | +50% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.13 | $4.39 | +106% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.82 | $1.39 | +70% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $11 | $21.8 | +98% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $38.8 | $78.7 | +103% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $7.05 | $13.3 | +89% |
| Men's haircut | $15.6 | $30.2 | +94% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $11.7 | $24.4 | +109% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,062 | $1,684 | +59% |
3,290 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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