Cost of living
Xizang compared to Hong Kong (China)
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Overview comparison
XizangHong Kong (China)
Consumer prices in Hong Kong (China) are roughly 79% higher than in Xizang.
Cost of living
| Item | Xizang | Hong Kong (China) |
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| Total with rent one person | 689 | 2,221 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,959 | 8,176 |
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| Without rent one person | 474 | 809 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,313 | 2,690 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 335.07 | 2,061.74 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 577.27 | 4,518.16 |
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| Food person | 178 | 435 |
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| Food family | 509 | 1,318 |
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| Transport person | 88.51 | 190.32 |
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| Transport family | 217.45 | 529.08 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.34 years | 73.99 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Xizang | Hong Kong (China) |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.31 | 8.4 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 14.24 | 54.87 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.39 | 7.09 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.58 | 7.51 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.65 | 4.5 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.46 | 1.43 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Xizang | Hong Kong (China) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 314.82 | 2,278.48 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 251.49 | 1,673.55 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 577.5 | 5,759.95 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 444.44 | 3,002.41 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 37.07 | 128.9 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 61.56 | 244.32 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 15.39 | 20.55 |
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Transportation
| Item | Xizang | Hong Kong (China) |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.79 | 4.92 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,599 | 23,305 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,521 | 19,805 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.55 | 1.45 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 31.47% | 72.46% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.77 | 16.1 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.28 | 1.92 |
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Groceries
| Item | Xizang | Hong Kong (China) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.56 | 2.94 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.49 | 2.65 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.32 | 4.38 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.27 | 20.83 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.95 | 12.63 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.34 | 22.65 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.4 | 2.84 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.27 | 1.28 |
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Other
| Item | Xizang | Hong Kong (China) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 39.22 | 89.75 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.51 | 14.63 |
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| Doctors visit | 24.11 | 58.53 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.71 | 31.8 |
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| Brand Jeans | 78.14 | 76.91 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 106.59 | 78.68 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 368.08 | 943.21 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,332 | 18,406 |
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