Cost of living comparison
compared to
Hong Kong vs. Newport News Cost of Living Summary
Hong Kong is 10.2% more expensive than Newport News.
- Restaurants
-
pay 52.7% less in Hong Kong
- Groceries
-
pay 29.8% more in Hong Kong
- Transportation
-
pay 77.5% more in Hong Kong
- Housing
-
pay 13.5% more in Hong Kong
- Childcare
-
pay 52.7% less in Hong Kong
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 35.0% more in Hong Kong
- Clothing
-
pay 21.2% more in Hong Kong
The cost of transportation, entertainment and sports, groceries, clothing, and housing in Hong Kong are more expensive than in Newport News. Expenses including restaurants and childcare are lower in Hong Kong. Notably, transportation is significantly more expensive in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong vs. Newport News Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Hong Kong instead of Newport News, you would:
pay 52.7% less for restaurants
|
Newport News
|
Hong Kong
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$25.00
|
$7.91
HK$61.55
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.50
|
$6.43
HK$50.04
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.93
|
$1.39
HK$10.81
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.27
|
$1.11
HK$8.66
|
|
Newport News vs. Hong Kong - Cost of restaurants
pay 29.8% more for groceries
|
Newport News
|
Hong Kong
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.61
|
$2.19
HK$17.06
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.77
|
$12.44
HK$96.86
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.50
|
$11.75
HK$91.46
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.93
|
$3.52
HK$27.37
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$7.74
|
$4.85
HK$37.76
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.95
|
$1.57
HK$12.19
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.48
|
$1.09
HK$8.46
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.20
|
$1.62
HK$12.63
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.94
|
$1.39
HK$10.79
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.24
|
$1.10
HK$8.56
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.46
|
$1.06
HK$8.25
|
|
Newport News vs. Hong Kong - Cost of groceries
pay 77.5% more for transportation
|
Newport News
|
Hong Kong
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.14
|
$11.90
HK$92.63
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$55.00
|
$67.49
HK$525.40
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$35,699.74
|
$38,564.70
HK$300,226.22
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$14.44
|
$14.53
HK$113.09
|
|
Newport News vs. Hong Kong - Cost of transportation
pay 13.5% more for housing
|
Newport News
|
Hong Kong
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$69.41
|
$22.19
HK$172.75
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,433.33
|
$2,349.29
HK$18,289.20
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,233.33
|
$1,688.04
HK$13,141.37
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$146.54
|
$177.52
HK$1,382.03
|
|
Newport News vs. Hong Kong - Cost of housing
pay 52.7% less for childcare
|
Newport News
|
Hong Kong
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$2,650.00
|
$1,038.61
HK$8,085.57
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$40,166.67
|
$22,248.89
HK$173,207.58
|
|
Newport News vs. Hong Kong - Cost of childcare
pay 35.0% more for entertainment and sports
|
Newport News
|
Hong Kong
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.00
|
$6.48
HK$50.47
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$6.07
|
$5.23
HK$40.72
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$7.89
|
$13.11
HK$102.08
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$40.00
|
$79.18
HK$616.38
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.50
|
$12.85
HK$100.08
|
|
Newport News vs. Hong Kong - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 21.2% more for clothing
|
Newport News
|
Hong Kong
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$42.67
|
$74.06
HK$576.58
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$48.40
|
$42.18
HK$328.34
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$104.31
|
$91.97
HK$716.02
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$105.00
|
$142.80
HK$1,111.66
|
|
Newport News vs. Hong Kong - Cost of clothing
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