Cost of living comparison
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Hong Kong vs. Salmiya Cost of Living Summary
Hong Kong is 2.4 times more expensive than Salmiya.
- Restaurants
- pay 97.5% more in Hong Kong
- Groceries
- pay 2.1 times more in Hong Kong
- Transportation
- pay 3.2 times more in Hong Kong
- Housing
- pay 2.4 times more in Hong Kong
- Childcare
- pay 3.2 times more in Hong Kong
- Entertainment and Sports
- pay 2.2 times more in Hong Kong
- Clothing
- pay 50.1% more in Hong Kong
Hong Kong vs. Salmiya Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Hong Kong instead of Salmiya, you would:
pay 97.5% more for restaurants
Salmiya | Hong Kong | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $8.99 KWD2.790 | $7.91 HK$62.00 | |
| Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar | $8.18 KWD2.530 | $6.43 HK$50.41 | |
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $0.49 KWD0.150 | $1.39 HK$10.89 | |
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $0.33 KWD0.100 | $1.11 HK$8.72 | |
Salmiya vs. Hong Kong - Cost of restaurants
pay 2.1 times more for groceries
Salmiya | Hong Kong | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread 1 loaf | $0.71 KWD0.220 | $2.19 HK$17.18 | |
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $2.68 KWD0.830 | $12.44 HK$97.57 | |
| Milk (1 gallon) | $5.98 KWD1.850 | $11.75 HK$92.14 | |
| Eggs 1 dozen | $1.95 KWD0.600 | $3.52 HK$27.57 | |
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $3.21 KWD0.990 | $4.85 HK$38.04 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $1.06 KWD0.330 | $1.57 HK$12.28 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.88 KWD0.270 | $1.09 HK$8.52 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $0.77 KWD0.240 | $1.62 HK$12.72 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $0.78 KWD0.240 | $1.39 HK$10.87 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.60 KWD0.190 | $1.10 HK$8.62 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.68 KWD0.210 | $1.06 HK$8.31 | |
Salmiya vs. Hong Kong - Cost of groceries
pay 3.2 times more for transportation
Salmiya | Hong Kong | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $1.33 KWD0.410 | $11.90 HK$93.31 | |
| Monthly public transit pass | $49.05 KWD15.190 | $67.49 HK$529.28 | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $19,621.95 KWD6,077.640 | $38,564.70 HK$302K | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $22.89 KWD7.090 | $14.53 HK$113.92 | |
Salmiya vs. Hong Kong - Cost of transportation
pay 2.4 times more for housing
Salmiya | Hong Kong | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl | $29.07 KWD9.000 | $22.19 HK$174.03 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $1,068.31 KWD330.890 | $2,349.29 HK$18,424.40 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $839.38 KWD259.990 | $1,688.04 HK$13,238.52 | |
| Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating | $37.65 KWD11.660 | $177.52 HK$1,392.25 | |
Salmiya vs. Hong Kong - Cost of housing
pay 3.2 times more for childcare
Salmiya | Hong Kong | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $306.59 KWD94.960 | $1,038.61 HK$8,145.34 | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $7,442.33 KWD2,305.160 | $22,248.89 HK$174K | |
Salmiya vs. Hong Kong - Cost of childcare
pay 2.2 times more for entertainment and sports
Salmiya | Hong Kong | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $1.64 KWD0.510 | $6.48 HK$50.85 | |
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $5.04 KWD1.560 | $5.23 HK$41.02 | |
| Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar | $2.94 KWD0.910 | $13.11 HK$102.83 | |
| Monthly membership at local gym | $158.07 KWD48.960 | $79.18 HK$620.93 | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $11.45 KWD3.550 | $12.85 HK$100.82 | |
Salmiya vs. Hong Kong - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 50.1% more for clothing
Salmiya | Hong Kong | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular jeans Levi's brand | $39.65 KWD12.280 | $74.06 HK$580.84 | |
| Regular dress from H&M or similar store | $38.70 KWD11.990 | $42.18 HK$330.77 | |
| Running shoes Nike or Adidas | $85.03 KWD26.340 | $91.97 HK$721.32 | |
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $72.67 KWD22.510 | $142.80 HK$1,119.88 | |
Salmiya vs. Hong Kong - Cost of clothing
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