Shenzhen vs Hong Kong Cost of Living
Shenzhen (China) · Overall index 42.7 — Hong Kong (Hong Kong) · Overall index 75.4
Summary
- Overall, Hong Kong is 77% more expensive than Shenzhen.
- Rent in Hong Kong is 156% more expensive than in Shenzhen.
- Dining out in Hong Kong is 71% more expensive than in Shenzhen.
| Item | Shenzhen | Hong Kong | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +156% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,185 | $2,572 | +117% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $709 | $1,975 | +179% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,871 | $5,236 | +180% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,378 | $3,501 | +154% |
| Groceries | +57% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.69 | $1.19 | +72% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.09 | $3.67 | +76% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.01 | $4.36 | +45% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.96 | $3.93 | +33% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $7.47 | $11.9 | +59% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $7.93 | $11.5 | +45% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $11.5 | $15 | +30% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.14 | $4.97 | +58% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.06 | $1.74 | +64% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.37 | $3.99 | +68% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.07 | $5.29 | +72% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.74 | $2.49 | +43% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.72 | $2.2 | +28% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.34 | $2.49 | +86% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.28 | $2.3 | +80% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $7.84 | $13.7 | +75% |
| Transport | +67% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.29 | $2.38 | +84% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $60.1 | $104 | +73% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.92 | $2.97 | +55% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.85 | $1.71 | +101% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.51 | $0.76 | +49% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $14,764 | $21,733 | +47% |
| Dining out | +71% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $10.5 | $20.9 | +99% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $62 | $99.9 | +61% |
| Fast food combo meal | $5.39 | $10.2 | +89% |
| Cappuccino | $2.52 | $4.36 | +73% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.35 | $2.41 | +79% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.34 | $5.48 | +64% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $4.6 | $7.05 | +53% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.1 | $1.74 | +58% |
| Telecom | +41% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $34.2 | $48.9 | +43% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $45.9 | $59.2 | +29% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.19 | $0.3 | +58% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $9.43 | $13 | +38% |
| Utilities & household | +59% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $102 | $136 | +33% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.12 | $0.18 | +50% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.58 | $4.39 | +70% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.84 | $1.39 | +65% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $12.8 | $21.8 | +70% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $43.6 | $78.7 | +81% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $9.72 | $13.3 | +37% |
| Men's haircut | $16.4 | $30.2 | +84% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $15.5 | $24.4 | +57% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,090 | $1,684 | +54% |
3,381 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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