Cost of living in HKG
The following list provides a general price reference for some everyday goods and services. Keep in mind that the prices listed are mid-range unless otherwise indicated.
ITEMS Average Price
HK$ Average Price
(US$)
LIFESTYLE
Dinner for two - mid-range (excl. wine) 600 77
Dinner for two - top restaurant (excl. wine) 1,100 142
Pack of cigarettes 32 4
Cocktail in Lan Kwai Fong 80 10
Bottle of Heineken in LKF 45 6
Glass of wine 55 7
Pint of beer 45 6
Set lunch SoHo/Lan Kwai Fong (excl. wine) 85 11
Takeaway Lunch (lunchbox) 30 4
Sandwich (Oliver's/Starbucks) 26 4
Starbucks Tall Latte 28 4
Big Mac Value Meal 22 3
Movie ticket 60 8
International theatre/music event 350-1000 45-130
Local theatre/music event 100-300 13-40
Best-selling paperback novel 120 15
New release DVD movie 200 25
Top 100 music CD 110 14
EDUCATION
Pre-school (half-day) 20,000-75,000 2600-9600
International primary school per year 45,000-125,000 5800-16000
International secondary school per year 60,000-135,000 7,700-17,000
GROCERY SHOPPING
Brandname baby milk powder 900g 140 18
US chicken frozen per kg 30 4
Fresh Australian beef per kg 82 10
Coffee (ground) 250 g 45 6
Bottle of Perrier 750 ml 15 2
Olive oil 500 ml 50 7
Freshly baked wholemeal bread 22 3
Multivitamins 100 tablets 200 26
Fresh milk 1 litre 25 3
Oatmeal 1 kg 24 3
1 Washington red apple 3 1
Gin 1 litre 175 23
Bottle of Heineken 330 ml 10 2
Brown rice 2 kg 30 4
English Cheddar Cheese 180 g 12 2
Plain Yoghurt 30 4
Pasta Sauce 25 3
Bag of washed salad leaves 35 4
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Min taxi fare for 2 km or less 15 2
Taxi: Central to Stanley 110 14
Bus: Central to Stanley 8 1
Taxi: Mid-Levels to Central 25 3
Minibus:Mid-Levels to Central 5 1
Escalator:Mid-Levels to Central free! 0
Tram (anywhere) 2 0.30
Star Ferry (Central/Wan Chai to TST) 2 0.30
MTR: Central to TST 9 1
MTR: Central to Kwun Tong 13 2
KCR: TST East to Lo Wu (China border) 37 5
CARS
Private Car Luxury: 2005 Mercedes S350 1,000,000 128,000
Car Mini Van: 2004 Toyota Previa 300,000 39,000
Car Compact: 2005 Mazda Demio 100,000 13,000
Car Registration Fee 1500cc - 2500cc 5,794 745
Petrol/gas (re litre/ unleaded) 12 2
HEALTHCARE
General Practitioner 600 77
Specialist 800 103
Eye Test (free at opticians) 0 0
X-ray 700 90
Dentist (Check-up) 600 77
Physiotherapist 600 77
WELLNESS
One month gym membership 350-1,000 45-130
One hour massage at spa 600 77
Pedicure and manicure at spa 300 39
COMMUNICATIONS
Landline per month 100 5
Broadband (usually unlimited) 298 38
Mobile Phone - (basic, 1,000 mins) 140 18
Mobile Phone - 3G basic package 125 16
UTILITIES
Water per quarter 50 45
Gas per month 200 65
Electricity per month 1,500 257
ELECTRICAL GOODS
21" Colour TV 2,000 257
Plasma TV 42" 36,000 4,630
DVD Player 1,200 155
32" LCD TV 30,000 3,850