Cost of living in Hong Kong is 61% higher than in Madinat Zayed (without rent).
Rent in Hong Kong is 73% more expensive than in Madinat Zayed.
Cost of living including rent in Hong Kong is 69% higher than in Madinat Zayed.
Food in Hong Kong is 35% more expensive than in Madinat Zayed.
Transport in Hong Kong is 528% more expensive than in Madinat Zayed.
| Hong Kong | Madinat Zayed | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Hong Kong | Madinat Zayed | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.31 $ | 8.49 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 63 $ | 54.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.09 $ | 8.68 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.51 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.37 $ | 5.14 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.44 $ | 1.03 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 3.38 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.52 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.44 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4 $ | 2.7 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 25.8 $ | 9.68 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.4 $ | 7.71 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 24.2 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.92 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.8 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.81 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.2 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.79 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.08 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.24 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 17.3 $ | 11.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.05 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 12.3 $ | 6.11 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.55 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 63 $ | 41.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.81 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14.3 $ | 8.88 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 60.4 $ | 80.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.98 $ | 6.13 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.93 $ | 5.19 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.87 $ | 3.75 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.69 $ | 3.81 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
152 $ | 95.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
231 $ | 146 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
23.4 $ | 91.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,530 $ | 810 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 3,273 $ | 1,992 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 2,262 $ | 1,177 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 4,948 $ | 2,279 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 29,105 $ | 4,446 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 18,561 $ | 3,310 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,007 $ | 3,244 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.04 % | 4.65 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 95 $ | 73.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.6 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Haircut | 28 $ | 9.9 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 95.8 $ | 94.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 85.4 $ | 59.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,053 $ | 549 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 22,381 $ | 9,486 $ |