Pohang vs Hong Kong Cost of Living
Pohang (South Korea) · Overall index 37.1 — Hong Kong (Hong Kong) · Overall index 75.4
Summary
- Overall, Hong Kong is 103% more expensive than Pohang.
- Rent in Hong Kong is 383% more expensive than in Pohang.
- Dining out in Hong Kong is 84% more expensive than in Pohang.
| Item | Pohang | Hong Kong | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +383% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $598 | $2,572 | +330% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $391 | $1,975 | +405% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,007 | $5,236 | +420% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $718 | $3,501 | +388% |
| Groceries | +67% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.66 | $1.19 | +80% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.05 | $3.67 | +79% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.72 | $4.36 | +60% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.76 | $3.93 | +42% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $7.9 | $11.9 | +51% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $6.79 | $11.5 | +69% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $8.98 | $15 | +67% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.03 | $4.97 | +64% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.03 | $1.74 | +69% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.18 | $3.99 | +83% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.98 | $5.29 | +78% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.52 | $2.49 | +64% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.37 | $2.2 | +61% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.36 | $2.49 | +83% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.36 | $2.3 | +69% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $8.7 | $13.7 | +57% |
| Transport | +81% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.11 | $2.38 | +114% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $58 | $104 | +79% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.89 | $2.97 | +57% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.94 | $1.71 | +82% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.42 | $0.76 | +81% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $12,355 | $21,733 | +76% |
| Dining out | +84% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $10 | $20.9 | +109% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $60.1 | $99.9 | +66% |
| Fast food combo meal | $5.56 | $10.2 | +83% |
| Cappuccino | $2.44 | $4.36 | +79% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.32 | $2.41 | +83% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.14 | $5.48 | +75% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.86 | $7.05 | +83% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.89 | $1.74 | +96% |
| Telecom | +42% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $40.3 | $48.9 | +21% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $39.5 | $59.2 | +50% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.19 | $0.3 | +58% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $9.14 | $13 | +42% |
| Utilities & household | +69% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $81 | $136 | +68% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.13 | $0.18 | +38% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.64 | $4.39 | +66% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.68 | $1.39 | +104% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $11.2 | $21.8 | +95% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $43.5 | $78.7 | +81% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $8.02 | $13.3 | +66% |
| Men's haircut | $18.4 | $30.2 | +64% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $13.4 | $24.4 | +82% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,217 | $1,684 | +38% |
3,160 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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