Osaka vs Hong Kong Cost of Living
Osaka (Japan) · Overall index 46.1 — Hong Kong (Hong Kong) · Overall index 75.4
Summary
- Overall, Hong Kong is 64% more expensive than Osaka.
- Rent in Hong Kong is 193% more expensive than in Osaka.
- Transport in Hong Kong is 56% more expensive than in Osaka.
| Item | Osaka | Hong Kong | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +193% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $975 | $2,572 | +164% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $552 | $1,975 | +258% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,902 | $5,236 | +175% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,238 | $3,501 | +183% |
| Groceries | +39% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.82 | $1.19 | +45% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.6 | $3.67 | +41% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.86 | $4.36 | +52% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.37 | $3.93 | +17% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $9.97 | $11.9 | +19% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $7.47 | $11.5 | +54% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $12.4 | $15 | +21% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.36 | $4.97 | +48% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.37 | $1.74 | +27% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.71 | $3.99 | +47% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.67 | $5.29 | +44% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.7 | $2.49 | +46% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.68 | $2.2 | +31% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.58 | $2.49 | +58% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.4 | $2.3 | +64% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $10.9 | $13.7 | +26% |
| Transport | +56% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.3 | $2.38 | +83% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $65.1 | $104 | +60% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2 | $2.97 | +49% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.17 | $1.71 | +46% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.49 | $0.76 | +55% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $14,541 | $21,733 | +49% |
| Dining out | +49% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $12.7 | $20.9 | +65% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $76 | $99.9 | +31% |
| Fast food combo meal | $6.41 | $10.2 | +59% |
| Cappuccino | $2.8 | $4.36 | +56% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.38 | $2.41 | +75% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $4.26 | $5.48 | +29% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $4.72 | $7.05 | +49% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.31 | $1.74 | +33% |
| Telecom | +21% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $46.1 | $48.9 | +6% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $48.6 | $59.2 | +22% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.23 | $0.3 | +30% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $10.1 | $13 | +29% |
| Utilities & household | +44% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $118 | $136 | +15% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.12 | $0.18 | +50% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.99 | $4.39 | +47% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.82 | $1.39 | +70% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $13.4 | $21.8 | +63% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $50.8 | $78.7 | +55% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $9.92 | $13.3 | +34% |
| Men's haircut | $17.7 | $30.2 | +71% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $17.4 | $24.4 | +40% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,473 | $1,684 | +14% |
3,280 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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