Below we give you some idea of what expenses you will incur, living in Hong Kong. This is only a rough estimate, however.
| Appliances |
Average Price |
| 21” Colour TV |
HK$ 2,000 (US$ 256) |
| DVD Player |
HK$ 2,000 (US$ 256) |
| Laptop Computer |
HK$ 10,000 & up (US$ 1,300 & up) |
| Mobile Phone - Nokia 8250 |
HK$ 2,000 (US$ 256) |
| Personal Computer |
HK$ 9,000 & up (US$1,160 & up) |
| Washing Machine |
HK$ 3,000 (US$ 385) |
| Out and About |
Cost |
| Bowl of noodles/lunch box |
HK$ 25 (US$ 3.25) |
| Dinner for 2 at Vong at the Mandarin |
HK$ 1,000 (US$130) |
| Beer in Wanchai |
HK$ 30 (US$ 3.90) |
| Gin and Tonic in Lang Kwai Fong |
HK$ 60 (US$ 7.70) |
| Glass of champagne at Alibi (a stylish bar in Soho) |
HK$ 100-150 (US$ 13-19) |
| Bottle of decent wine at the supermarket |
HK$ 100 (US$ 13) |
| Bottle of Bollinger Champagne at Duty Free |
HK$ 300 (US$ 39) |
| Cigar |
HK$ 60 (US$8) |
| Movie ticket |
HK$ 75 (US$ 9.50) |
| Education |
Cost per year |
| International school fees |
HK$ 50,000 -135,000 (US$ 6,500 - 17,500) |
| Food Items |
Average Price |
| Food for a family of 4 |
HK$ 7,000 per month (US $890) |
| Imported fresh beef |
HK$ 70 per kg (US$8.90) |
| Chicken |
HK$ 60 per kg (US$ 7.70) |
| Milk |
HK$ 12 per quart (US$ 1.50) |
| Coffee |
HK$ 15 per pound (US$ 2) |
| Can of Coke |
HK$ 5.00 (US$ .65) |
| Big Mac |
HK$ 10.20 (US$ 1.30) |
| Starbucks Grande Frappacino |
HK$ 32 (US$ 4.10) |
| Starbucks Tall Latte |
HK$ 28 (US$3.60) |
| Starbucks Coffee 1lb |
HK$ 125 (US$16) |
| Housing |
Cost per month |
| 2 bed, 1400 sq. ft apartment in Mid Levels |
HK$ 39,000 - 45,000 (US$ 5,000 - 5,770) |
| 3 bed, 2000 sq ft apartment in Repulse Bay |
HK$ 56,000 + (US$7,200 +) | Note: rental costs will depend upon location, facilities, age of the building, and quality of the furnishings provided.
| Transportation |
Cost |
| Car hire |
HK$ 180 per hour (US$ 23) |
| Taxi fare from Mid Levels to Central |
HK$ 20 (US$ 2.60) |
| Mini Bus fare from Mid Levels to Central |
HK$ 5 (US$ 0.64) |
| Taxi fare from Repulse Bay to Central |
HK$ 80 (US$ 10.30) |
| Mini Bus Fare from Repulse Bay to Central |
HK$ 10 (US$ 1.30) |
| Private Car Purchase |
Cost |
| Mercedes 320SL |
HK$ 885,000 (US$ 113,500) |
| BMW M3 (1994) |
HK$ 150,000 (US$ 19,300) |
| Mazda Miata MX-5 (2001) |
HK$ 239,900 (US$ 30,800) |
| BMW 325i (2002) |
HK$ 390,000 (US$ 50,000) |
| Private Medical Practitioner |
Cost per consultation |
| GP |
HK$ 400 (US$51) |
| Dentist |
HK$ 800 (US$ 103) |
| Hygenist - Teeth Cleaning |
HK$ 900 (US$ 115) |
| Utilities |
Cost per month |
| Water |
HK$ 100 - 500 (US$ 13 - 64) quarterly |
| Gas |
HK$ 300 - 600 (US$ 38 - 77) per month |
| Electricity |
HK$ 1,000 - 3,000 (US$128 - 385) per month |
Last Updated: 4 March, 2004
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