Cost of living comparison
Philippines is 57.1% cheaper than Hong Kong overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 53.1% less in Philippines
- Groceries
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pay 39.5% less in Philippines
- Transportation
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pay 62.3% less in Philippines
- Housing
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pay 50.0% less in Philippines
- Childcare
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pay 79.6% less in Philippines
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 69.5% less in Philippines
- Clothing
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pay 45.5% less in Philippines
Expenses including childcare, entertainment and sports, transportation, restaurants, housing, and clothing are lower in Philippines.
If you lived in Philippines instead of Hong Kong, you would:
pay 53.1% less for restaurants
|
Hong Kong
|
Philippines
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$7.72
HK$59.96
|
$3.60
₱206.71
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$6.33
HK$49.22
|
$3.18
₱182.56
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.35
HK$10.46
|
$0.73
₱41.95
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.09
HK$8.48
|
$0.40
₱22.96
|
|
pay 39.5% less for groceries
|
Hong Kong
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.40
HK$18.66
|
$1.17
₱67.10
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$13.58
HK$105.52
|
$3.38
₱194.04
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$12.17
HK$94.57
|
$6.61
₱380.25
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.59
HK$27.92
|
$1.92
₱110.46
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.30
HK$33.41
|
$1.82
₱104.74
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.62
HK$12.57
|
$1.33
₱76.62
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.19
HK$9.22
|
$0.64
₱36.75
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.61
HK$12.50
|
$1.14
₱65.68
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.51
HK$11.73
|
$0.67
₱38.73
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.16
HK$9.04
|
$0.97
₱55.93
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.14
HK$8.88
|
$1.21
₱69.42
|
|
pay 62.3% less for transportation
|
Hong Kong
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$11.42
HK$88.77
|
$4.22
₱242.78
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$64.30
HK$499.68
|
$11.49
₱660.58
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$34,067.68
HK$264,731.40
|
$26,375.77
₱1,516,171.43
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$14.53
HK$112.88
|
$2.70
₱155.14
|
|
pay 50.0% less for housing
|
Hong Kong
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$21.69
HK$168.58
|
$29.28
₱1,683.28
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$2,183.24
HK$16,965.39
|
$242.58
₱13,944.61
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,543.27
HK$11,992.36
|
$157.31
₱9,042.90
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$187.23
HK$1,454.96
|
$81.80
₱4,702.44
|
|
pay 79.6% less for childcare
|
Hong Kong
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,002.59
HK$7,790.87
|
$165.07
₱9,489.04
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$21,790.97
HK$169,332.16
|
$5,295.45
₱304,400.77
|
|
pay 69.5% less for entertainment and sports
|
Hong Kong
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$7.72
HK$59.96
|
$1.23
₱70.73
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.30
HK$41.21
|
$2.19
₱125.74
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$13.12
HK$101.94
|
$2.57
₱147.46
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$85.27
HK$662.64
|
$29.66
₱1,704.76
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.86
HK$99.94
|
$5.28
₱303.52
|
|
pay 45.5% less for clothing
|
Hong Kong
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$72.66
HK$564.61
|
$35.44
₱2,037.11
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.59
HK$315.40
|
$22.98
₱1,321.04
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$92.45
HK$718.44
|
$64.92
₱3,731.55
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$142.24
HK$1,105.30
|
$60.53
₱3,479.48
|
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