Tokyo vs Hong Kong Cost of Living
Tokyo (Japan) · Overall index 53.8 — Hong Kong (Hong Kong) · Overall index 75.4
Summary
- Overall, Hong Kong is 40% more expensive than Tokyo.
- Rent in Hong Kong is 115% more expensive than in Tokyo.
- Transport in Hong Kong is 33% more expensive than in Tokyo.
| Item | Tokyo | Hong Kong | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +115% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,307 | $2,572 | +97% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $782 | $1,975 | +153% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,737 | $5,236 | +91% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,558 | $3,501 | +125% |
| Groceries | +23% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.87 | $1.19 | +37% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.62 | $3.67 | +40% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.43 | $4.36 | +27% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.26 | $3.93 | +21% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $9.15 | $11.9 | +30% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $9.77 | $11.5 | +18% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $14.2 | $15 | +6% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.74 | $4.97 | +33% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.62 | $1.74 | +7% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3 | $3.99 | +33% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $4.44 | $5.29 | +19% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.3 | $2.49 | +8% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.06 | $2.2 | +7% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.69 | $2.49 | +47% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.8 | $2.3 | +28% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $11.4 | $13.7 | +20% |
| Transport | +33% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.65 | $2.38 | +44% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $75.4 | $104 | +38% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.32 | $2.97 | +28% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.23 | $1.71 | +39% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.58 | $0.76 | +31% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $18,186 | $21,733 | +20% |
| Dining out | +29% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $13.8 | $20.9 | +51% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $70.3 | $99.9 | +42% |
| Fast food combo meal | $7.88 | $10.2 | +29% |
| Cappuccino | $3.87 | $4.36 | +13% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.65 | $2.41 | +46% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $4.95 | $5.48 | +11% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $5.82 | $7.05 | +21% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.35 | $1.74 | +29% |
| Telecom | +12% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $41.5 | $48.9 | +18% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $52.1 | $59.2 | +14% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.26 | $0.3 | +15% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $12.7 | $13 | +2% |
| Utilities & household | +27% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $126 | $136 | +8% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.15 | $0.18 | +20% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.07 | $4.39 | +43% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.05 | $1.39 | +32% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $16.3 | $21.8 | +34% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $62.2 | $78.7 | +27% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $9.79 | $13.3 | +36% |
| Men's haircut | $23.3 | $30.2 | +30% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $18.8 | $24.4 | +30% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,434 | $1,684 | +17% |
3,063 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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