Cost of living comparison
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Owen Sound vs. Hong Kong Cost of Living Summary
Owen Sound is 4.7% cheaper than Hong Kong.
- Restaurants
-
pay 83.0% more in Owen Sound
- Groceries
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pay 2.6% less in Owen Sound
- Transportation
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pay 28.7% less in Owen Sound
- Housing
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pay 2.2% more in Owen Sound
- Childcare
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pay 36.4% less in Owen Sound
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 20.8% less in Owen Sound
- Clothing
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pay 29.8% less in Owen Sound
The cost of restaurants and housing in Owen Sound are more expensive than in Hong Kong. Expenses including childcare, clothing, transportation, entertainment and sports, and groceries are lower in Owen Sound. Notably, restaurants is significantly more expensive in Owen Sound.
Owen Sound vs. Hong Kong Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Owen Sound instead of Hong Kong, you would:
pay 83.0% more for restaurants
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Hong Kong
|
Owen Sound
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$7.91
HK$61.52
|
$21.53
CA$29.66
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$6.43
HK$50.01
|
$11.30
CA$15.57
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.39
HK$10.81
|
$1.79
CA$2.47
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.11
HK$8.66
|
$1.72
CA$2.37
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pay 2.6% less for groceries
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Hong Kong
|
Owen Sound
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.19
HK$17.05
|
$2.46
CA$3.39
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$12.44
HK$96.81
|
$3.38
CA$4.66
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$11.75
HK$91.42
|
$8.12
CA$11.19
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.52
HK$27.36
|
$3.20
CA$4.41
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.85
HK$37.74
|
$5.90
CA$8.14
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.57
HK$12.18
|
$1.83
CA$2.52
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.09
HK$8.46
|
$0.74
CA$1.02
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.62
HK$12.62
|
$1.62
CA$2.23
|
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.39
HK$10.78
|
$1.87
CA$2.58
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.10
HK$8.56
|
$1.17
CA$1.61
|
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| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.06
HK$8.24
|
$1.30
CA$1.80
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pay 28.7% less for transportation
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Hong Kong
|
Owen Sound
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$11.90
HK$92.58
|
$3.97
CA$5.47
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$67.49
HK$525.15
|
$48.80
CA$67.24
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$38,564.70
HK$300,085.46
|
$24,382.26
CA$33,597.54
|
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$14.53
HK$113.03
|
$16.86
CA$23.24
|
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pay 2.2% more for housing
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Hong Kong
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Owen Sound
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$22.19
HK$172.67
|
$54.84
CA$75.57
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$2,349.29
HK$18,280.63
|
$1,052.46
CA$1,450.24
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,688.04
HK$13,135.21
|
$843.17
CA$1,161.84
|
|
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$177.52
HK$1,381.38
|
$118.89
CA$163.83
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pay 36.4% less for childcare
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Hong Kong
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Owen Sound
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,038.61
HK$8,081.78
|
$551.59
CA$760.06
|
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$22,248.89
HK$173,126.37
|
$16,504.56
CA$22,742.46
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pay 20.8% less for entertainment and sports
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Hong Kong
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Owen Sound
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$6.48
HK$50.45
|
$4.31
CA$5.93
|
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.23
HK$40.70
|
$3.06
CA$4.22
|
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|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$13.11
HK$102.03
|
$13.08
CA$18.02
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$79.18
HK$616.09
|
$82.52
CA$113.71
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.85
HK$100.03
|
$8.61
CA$11.86
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pay 29.8% less for clothing
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Hong Kong
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Owen Sound
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$74.06
HK$576.31
|
$42.70
CA$58.83
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$42.18
HK$328.19
|
$33.73
CA$46.47
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$91.97
HK$715.69
|
$66.98
CA$92.29
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$142.80
HK$1,111.14
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$100.46
CA$138.43
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