Cost of living
Hunan (China) compared to Hong Kong (China)
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Overview comparison
Hunan (China)Hong Kong (China)
Consumer prices in Hong Kong (China) are roughly 63% higher than in Hunan (China).
Cost of living
| Item | Hunan (China) | Hong Kong (China) |
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| Total with rent one person | 543 | 2,221 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,604 | 8,176 |
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| Without rent one person | 449 | 809 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,809 | 2,690 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 232.85 | 2,061.74 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 517.11 | 4,518.16 |
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| Food person | 241 | 435 |
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| Food family | 784 | 1,318 |
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| Transport person | 87.65 | 190.32 |
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| Transport family | 257.02 | 529.08 |
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| Life expectancy | 78.71 years | 73.99 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Hunan (China) | Hong Kong (China) |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.42 | 8.4 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 17.94 | 54.87 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.35 | 7.09 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.98 | 7.51 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.56 | 4.5 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.6 | 1.43 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Hunan (China) | Hong Kong (China) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 297.05 | 2,278.48 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 128.09 | 1,673.55 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 476.69 | 5,759.95 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 315.29 | 3,002.41 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 36 | 128.9 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 59 | 244.32 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 8.33 | 20.55 |
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Transportation
| Item | Hunan (China) | Hong Kong (China) |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.88 | 4.92 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,908 | 23,305 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,504 | 19,805 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.28 | 1.45 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 30.7% | 72.46% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.97 | 16.1 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.09 | 1.92 |
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Groceries
| Item | Hunan (China) | Hong Kong (China) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.07 | 2.94 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.06 | 2.65 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.08 | 4.38 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.65 | 20.83 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.48 | 12.63 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.94 | 22.65 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.22 | 2.84 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 | 1.28 |
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Other
| Item | Hunan (China) | Hong Kong (China) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 33.07 | 89.75 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.01 | 14.63 |
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| Doctors visit | 55.53 | 58.53 |
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| Haircut, simple | 7.51 | 31.8 |
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| Brand Jeans | 41.01 | 76.91 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 62.8 | 78.68 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 381.88 | 943.21 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 25,979 | 18,406 |
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