Cost of Living Comparison Between Hong Kong and Beijing 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Beijing is 49.2% lower than in Hong Kong (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Beijing is 53.1% lower than in Hong Kong | |
| Rent Prices in Beijing are 58.1% lower than in Hong Kong | |
| Restaurant Prices in Beijing are 51.0% lower than in Hong Kong | |
| Groceries Prices in Beijing are 54.1% lower than in Hong Kong | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Beijing is 7.6% lower than in Hong Kong | |
Restaurants | Hong Kong Edit |
Beijing Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
70.00 HK$ (63.61 ¥) |
33.01 HK$ (30.00 ¥) |
-52.8 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
500.00 HK$ (454.38 ¥) |
220.08 HK$ (200.00 ¥) |
-56.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
45.00 HK$ (40.89 ¥) |
44.02 HK$ (40.00 ¥) |
-2.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
60.00 HK$ (54.53 ¥) |
9.90 HK$ (9.00 ¥) |
-83.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
55.00 HK$ (49.98 ¥) |
22.01 HK$ (20.00 ¥) |
-60.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
41.24 HK$ (37.47 ¥) |
28.00 HK$ (25.44 ¥) |
-32.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
10.37 HK$ (9.43 ¥) |
4.05 HK$ (3.68 ¥) |
-61.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
8.75 HK$ (7.95 ¥) |
2.48 HK$ (2.25 ¥) |
-71.7 % |
Markets | Hong Kong Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
96.38 HK$ (87.59 ¥) |
59.66 HK$ (54.21 ¥) |
-38.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
16.96 HK$ (15.41 ¥) |
10.49 HK$ (9.54 ¥) |
-38.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
8.61 HK$ (7.82 ¥) |
4.24 HK$ (3.86 ¥) |
-50.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
30.58 HK$ (27.79 ¥) |
13.64 HK$ (12.39 ¥) |
-55.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
101.06 HK$ (91.84 ¥) |
47.29 HK$ (42.98 ¥) |
-53.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
35.33 HK$ (32.11 ¥) |
11.88 HK$ (10.80 ¥) |
-66.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
83.17 HK$ (75.59 ¥) |
38.34 HK$ (34.84 ¥) |
-53.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
13.41 HK$ (12.19 ¥) |
7.67 HK$ (6.97 ¥) |
-42.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
9.17 HK$ (8.34 ¥) |
6.20 HK$ (5.63 ¥) |
-32.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
13.68 HK$ (12.43 ¥) |
6.84 HK$ (6.22 ¥) |
-50.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
11.46 HK$ (10.42 ¥) |
4.66 HK$ (4.23 ¥) |
-59.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
9.46 HK$ (8.59 ¥) |
2.92 HK$ (2.65 ¥) |
-69.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
9.34 HK$ (8.49 ¥) |
3.92 HK$ (3.56 ¥) |
-58.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
12.39 HK$ (11.26 ¥) |
6.12 HK$ (5.56 ¥) |
-50.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
13.60 HK$ (12.36 ¥) |
4.10 HK$ (3.73 ¥) |
-69.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
120.00 HK$ (109.05 ¥) |
77.03 HK$ (70.00 ¥) |
-35.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
17.02 HK$ (15.46 ¥) |
7.25 HK$ (6.59 ¥) |
-57.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
21.47 HK$ (19.51 ¥) |
15.35 HK$ (13.95 ¥) |
-28.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
100.00 HK$ (90.88 ¥) |
27.51 HK$ (25.00 ¥) |
-72.5 % |
Transportation | Hong Kong Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
12.00 HK$ (10.91 ¥) |
5.50 HK$ (5.00 ¥) |
-54.1 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
500.00 HK$ (454.38 ¥) |
275.10 HK$ (250.00 ¥) |
-45.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
27.00 HK$ (24.54 ¥) |
14.31 HK$ (13.00 ¥) |
-47.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
16.09 HK$ (14.62 ¥) |
4.60 HK$ (4.18 ¥) |
-71.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
114.00 HK$ (103.60 ¥) |
99.95 HK$ (90.83 ¥) |
-12.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
91.09 HK$ (82.78 ¥) |
34.57 HK$ (31.42 ¥) |
-62.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
259,800.00 HK$ (236,093.92 ¥) |
165,061.43 HK$ (150,000.00 ¥) |
-36.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
255,847.10 HK$ (232,501.71 ¥) |
149,841.03 HK$ (136,168.42 ¥) |
-41.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Hong Kong Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
2,082.92 HK$ (1,892.86 ¥) |
433.25 HK$ (393.72 ¥) |
-79.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
153.93 HK$ (139.88 ¥) |
81.78 HK$ (74.32 ¥) |
-46.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
175.30 HK$ (159.30 ¥) |
105.37 HK$ (95.76 ¥) |
-39.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Hong Kong Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
678.47 HK$ (616.56 ¥) |
525.82 HK$ (477.84 ¥) |
-22.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
69.64 HK$ (63.29 ¥) |
223.75 HK$ (203.33 ¥) |
+221.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
100.00 HK$ (90.88 ¥) |
66.02 HK$ (60.00 ¥) |
-34.0 % |
Childcare | Hong Kong Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
7,255.07 HK$ (6,593.07 ¥) |
5,790.99 HK$ (5,262.58 ¥) |
-20.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
169,296.00 HK$ (153,848.18 ¥) |
190,126.31 HK$ (172,777.78 ¥) |
+12.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Hong Kong Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
594.76 HK$ (540.49 ¥) |
507.91 HK$ (461.57 ¥) |
-14.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
318.50 HK$ (289.44 ¥) |
276.91 HK$ (251.64 ¥) |
-13.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
712.12 HK$ (647.14 ¥) |
659.77 HK$ (599.57 ¥) |
-7.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
1,065.32 HK$ (968.11 ¥) |
883.08 HK$ (802.50 ¥) |
-17.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Hong Kong Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
18,534.09 HK$ (16,842.90 ¥) |
7,598.48 HK$ (6,905.14 ¥) |
-59.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
12,837.21 HK$ (11,665.85 ¥) |
4,419.99 HK$ (4,016.68 ¥) |
-65.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
37,871.43 HK$ (34,415.76 ¥) |
18,136.38 HK$ (16,481.48 ¥) |
-52.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
25,533.33 HK$ (23,203.48 ¥) |
9,536.88 HK$ (8,666.67 ¥) |
-62.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Hong Kong Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
21,063.96 HK$ (19,141.93 ¥) |
11,047.53 HK$ (10,039.47 ¥) |
-47.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
13,591.60 HK$ (12,351.40 ¥) |
5,885.13 HK$ (5,348.12 ¥) |
-56.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Hong Kong Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
32,860.95 HK$ (29,862.48 ¥) |
14,245.22 HK$ (12,945.38 ¥) |
-56.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.96 | 4.33 | +9.5 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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