Cost of living
Hong Kong compared to Central African Republic
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Overview comparison
Hong KongCentral African Republic
Consumer prices in Hong Kong are roughly 50% higher than in Central African Republic.
Cost of living
| Item | Hong Kong | Central African Republic |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,498 | 589 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,119 | 1,466 |
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| Without rent one person | 490 | 239 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,724 | 694 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 671 | 270.93 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,380 | 368.25 |
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| Food person | 355 | 216 |
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| Food family | 950 | 580 |
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| Transport person | 83 | 46.03 |
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| Transport family | 230 | 130.41 |
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| Life expectancy | 85.39 years | 57.67 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Hong Kong | Central African Republic |
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| Lunch Menu | 8 | 3.03 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 84 | 18.99 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4 | 4.1 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2 | 1.85 |
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| Cappuccino | 2 | 1.59 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0 | 0.5 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Hong Kong | Central African Republic |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 744 | 197.4 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 532 | 147.44 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,000 | 587.84 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,278 | 244 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 76 | 30.1 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 90 | 55.36 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 51 | 27.39 |
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Transportation
| Item | Hong Kong | Central African Republic |
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| Local transport ticket | 12 | 14.55 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0 | 0.29 |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12 | 5.89 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1 | 1.09 |
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Groceries
| Item | Hong Kong | Central African Republic |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2 | 0.97 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2 | 0.47 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2 | 1.27 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7 | 6.6 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14 | 3.77 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4 | 6.14 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1 | 1.22 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0 | 0.34 |
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Other
| Item | Hong Kong | Central African Republic |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 17 | 21.89 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4 | 4.52 |
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| Doctors visit | 12 | 9.67 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3 | 3.97 |
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| Brand Jeans | 18 | 21.16 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 57 | 66.54 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 87 | 70.98 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,192 | 3,174 |
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