Istanbul vs Hong Kong Cost of Living
Istanbul (Türkiye) · Overall index 38.0 — Hong Kong (Hong Kong) · Overall index 75.4
Summary
- Overall, Hong Kong is 98% more expensive than Istanbul.
- Rent in Hong Kong is 215% more expensive than in Istanbul.
- Dining out in Hong Kong is 100% more expensive than in Istanbul.
| Item | Istanbul | Hong Kong | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +215% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $834 | $2,572 | +208% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $681 | $1,975 | +190% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,641 | $5,236 | +219% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,017 | $3,501 | +244% |
| Groceries | +69% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.59 | $1.19 | +102% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.97 | $3.67 | +86% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.57 | $4.36 | +70% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.68 | $3.93 | +47% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $7.92 | $11.9 | +50% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $6.79 | $11.5 | +69% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $9.75 | $15 | +54% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.01 | $4.97 | +65% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.95 | $1.74 | +83% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.33 | $3.99 | +71% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.89 | $5.29 | +83% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.67 | $2.49 | +49% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.52 | $2.2 | +45% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.42 | $2.49 | +75% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.12 | $2.3 | +105% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $7.89 | $13.7 | +74% |
| Transport | +96% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1 | $2.38 | +138% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $46.8 | $104 | +122% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.8 | $2.97 | +65% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.89 | $1.71 | +92% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.4 | $0.76 | +90% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $12,051 | $21,733 | +80% |
| Dining out | +100% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $9.61 | $20.9 | +117% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $46.8 | $99.9 | +113% |
| Fast food combo meal | $5.61 | $10.2 | +82% |
| Cappuccino | $2.14 | $4.36 | +104% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.11 | $2.41 | +117% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.04 | $5.48 | +80% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.62 | $7.05 | +95% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.87 | $1.74 | +100% |
| Telecom | +47% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $37.5 | $48.9 | +30% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $40.2 | $59.2 | +47% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.18 | $0.3 | +67% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $8.91 | $13 | +46% |
| Utilities & household | +76% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $96 | $136 | +42% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.1 | $0.18 | +80% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.38 | $4.39 | +84% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.77 | $1.39 | +81% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $10.9 | $21.8 | +100% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $42.1 | $78.7 | +87% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $8.61 | $13.3 | +54% |
| Men's haircut | $15.3 | $30.2 | +97% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $11.8 | $24.4 | +107% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,178 | $1,684 | +43% |
3,219 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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