Cost of Living Comparison Between Beijing and Hong Kong 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Hong Kong is 96.8% higher than in Beijing (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Hong Kong is 113.2% higher than in Beijing | |
| Rent Prices in Hong Kong are 138.8% higher than in Beijing | |
| Restaurant Prices in Hong Kong are 103.9% higher than in Beijing | |
| Groceries Prices in Hong Kong are 117.7% higher than in Beijing | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Hong Kong is 8.2% higher than in Beijing | |
Restaurants | Beijing Edit |
Hong Kong Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
30.00 ¥ (33.01 HK$) |
63.61 ¥ (70.00 HK$) |
+112.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
200.00 ¥ (220.08 HK$) |
454.38 ¥ (500.00 HK$) |
+127.2 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
40.00 ¥ (44.02 HK$) |
40.89 ¥ (45.00 HK$) |
+2.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
9.00 ¥ (9.90 HK$) |
54.53 ¥ (60.00 HK$) |
+505.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
20.00 ¥ (22.01 HK$) |
49.98 ¥ (55.00 HK$) |
+149.9 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
25.44 ¥ (28.00 HK$) |
37.47 ¥ (41.24 HK$) |
+47.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
3.68 ¥ (4.05 HK$) |
9.43 ¥ (10.37 HK$) |
+156.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
2.25 ¥ (2.48 HK$) |
7.95 ¥ (8.75 HK$) |
+252.8 % |
Markets | Beijing Edit |
Hong Kong Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
54.21 ¥ (59.66 HK$) |
87.59 ¥ (96.38 HK$) |
+61.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
9.54 ¥ (10.49 HK$) |
15.41 ¥ (16.96 HK$) |
+61.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
3.86 ¥ (4.24 HK$) |
7.82 ¥ (8.61 HK$) |
+102.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
12.39 ¥ (13.64 HK$) |
27.79 ¥ (30.58 HK$) |
+124.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
42.98 ¥ (47.29 HK$) |
91.84 ¥ (101.06 HK$) |
+113.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
10.80 ¥ (11.88 HK$) |
32.11 ¥ (35.33 HK$) |
+197.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
34.84 ¥ (38.34 HK$) |
75.59 ¥ (83.17 HK$) |
+117.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
6.97 ¥ (7.67 HK$) |
12.19 ¥ (13.41 HK$) |
+74.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
5.63 ¥ (6.20 HK$) |
8.34 ¥ (9.17 HK$) |
+48.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
6.22 ¥ (6.84 HK$) |
12.43 ¥ (13.68 HK$) |
+100.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
4.23 ¥ (4.66 HK$) |
10.42 ¥ (11.46 HK$) |
+146.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
2.65 ¥ (2.92 HK$) |
8.59 ¥ (9.46 HK$) |
+223.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
3.56 ¥ (3.92 HK$) |
8.49 ¥ (9.34 HK$) |
+138.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
5.56 ¥ (6.12 HK$) |
11.26 ¥ (12.39 HK$) |
+102.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
3.73 ¥ (4.10 HK$) |
12.36 ¥ (13.60 HK$) |
+231.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
70.00 ¥ (77.03 HK$) |
109.05 ¥ (120.00 HK$) |
+55.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
6.59 ¥ (7.25 HK$) |
15.46 ¥ (17.02 HK$) |
+134.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
13.95 ¥ (15.35 HK$) |
19.51 ¥ (21.47 HK$) |
+39.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
25.00 ¥ (27.51 HK$) |
90.88 ¥ (100.00 HK$) |
+263.5 % |
Transportation | Beijing Edit |
Hong Kong Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
5.00 ¥ (5.50 HK$) |
10.91 ¥ (12.00 HK$) |
+118.1 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
250.00 ¥ (275.10 HK$) |
454.38 ¥ (500.00 HK$) |
+81.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
13.00 ¥ (14.31 HK$) |
24.54 ¥ (27.00 HK$) |
+88.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
4.18 ¥ (4.60 HK$) |
14.62 ¥ (16.09 HK$) |
+249.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
90.83 ¥ (99.95 HK$) |
103.60 ¥ (114.00 HK$) |
+14.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
31.42 ¥ (34.57 HK$) |
82.78 ¥ (91.09 HK$) |
+163.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
150,000.00 ¥ (165,061.43 HK$) |
236,093.92 ¥ (259,800.00 HK$) |
+57.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
136,168.42 ¥ (149,841.03 HK$) |
232,501.71 ¥ (255,847.10 HK$) |
+70.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Beijing Edit |
Hong Kong Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
393.72 ¥ (433.25 HK$) |
1,892.86 ¥ (2,082.92 HK$) |
+380.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
74.32 ¥ (81.78 HK$) |
139.88 ¥ (153.93 HK$) |
+88.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
95.76 ¥ (105.37 HK$) |
159.30 ¥ (175.30 HK$) |
+66.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Beijing Edit |
Hong Kong Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
477.84 ¥ (525.82 HK$) |
616.56 ¥ (678.47 HK$) |
+29.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
203.33 ¥ (223.75 HK$) |
63.29 ¥ (69.64 HK$) |
-68.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
60.00 ¥ (66.02 HK$) |
90.88 ¥ (100.00 HK$) |
+51.5 % |
Childcare | Beijing Edit |
Hong Kong Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
5,262.58 ¥ (5,790.99 HK$) |
6,593.07 ¥ (7,255.07 HK$) |
+25.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
172,777.78 ¥ (190,126.31 HK$) |
153,848.18 ¥ (169,296.00 HK$) |
-11.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Beijing Edit |
Hong Kong Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
461.57 ¥ (507.91 HK$) |
540.49 ¥ (594.76 HK$) |
+17.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
251.64 ¥ (276.91 HK$) |
289.44 ¥ (318.50 HK$) |
+15.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
599.57 ¥ (659.77 HK$) |
647.14 ¥ (712.12 HK$) |
+7.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
802.50 ¥ (883.08 HK$) |
968.11 ¥ (1,065.32 HK$) |
+20.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Beijing Edit |
Hong Kong Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
6,905.14 ¥ (7,598.48 HK$) |
16,842.90 ¥ (18,534.09 HK$) |
+143.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
4,016.68 ¥ (4,419.99 HK$) |
11,665.85 ¥ (12,837.21 HK$) |
+190.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
16,481.48 ¥ (18,136.38 HK$) |
34,415.76 ¥ (37,871.43 HK$) |
+108.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
8,666.67 ¥ (9,536.88 HK$) |
23,203.48 ¥ (25,533.33 HK$) |
+167.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Beijing Edit |
Hong Kong Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
10,039.47 ¥ (11,047.53 HK$) |
19,141.93 ¥ (21,063.96 HK$) |
+90.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
5,348.12 ¥ (5,885.13 HK$) |
12,351.40 ¥ (13,591.60 HK$) |
+130.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Beijing Edit |
Hong Kong Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
12,945.38 ¥ (14,245.22 HK$) |
29,862.48 ¥ (32,860.95 HK$) |
+130.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.33 | 3.96 | -8.7 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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