Restaurant prices in Hong Kong

See also: food prices   cost of living   entertainment costs  


Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in Hong Kong? What are the prices in affordable pubs in Hong Kong? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in Hong Kong?

If we are looking for an affordable place to eat, then in a cheap restaurant we will pay about 8.7 US dollars. With limited time and to avoid spending too much, you can opt for fast food. The cost of a meal set (sandwich, fries, and a soda) is approximately 5.8 US dollars. And when we can afford to go to the restaurant, we will pay for a meal consisting of three dishes around 64 US dollars. And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 12.8 US dollars (price for 2 bottles) And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 1.4 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find the full price list in Hong Kong, including imported beer, cheap restaurant, coffee, local beer, or Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda


See also how prices have changed in previous years: Price changes in previous years in Hong Kong


What currency is used in Hong Kong and what is the conversion rate?

Currency in Hong Kong Hong Kong dollar (HKD HK$). For 10 US dollars you can get 77.8 Hong Kong dollars. For 100 US dollars you can get 778 Hong Kong dollars. And the other way around: For 10 Hong Kong dollars you can get 1.28 US dollars.


What are the different prices in the cities in Hong Kong? Look here: Prices in cities in Hong Kong

Prices:


Price cheap restaurant $8.7 ($6.4 - $12.8)

cheap restaurant

$8.7 ($6.4 - $12.8)
by half less than in United States

Price local beer $6.4 ($3.5 - $10.3)

local beer

$6.4 ($3.5 - $10.3)
7.1% more than in United States

Price coffee $5.3 ($3.9 - $7.1)

coffee

$5.3 ($3.9 - $7.1)
3.4% more than in United States

Price bottle of water $1.1 ($0.9 - $1.9)

bottle of water

$1.1 ($0.9 - $1.9)
by half less than in United States

Price Burger King or a similar bar $5.8 ($5.4 - $6.4)

Burger King or a similar bar

$5.8 ($5.4 - $6.4)
by half less than in United States

Price Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda $1.4 ($1 - $2.6)

Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda

$1.4 ($1 - $2.6)
by half less than in United States

Below we present the current prices in restaurants, bars and fast food in Hong Kong
(The last update: 5 days ago)

Prices of food and drink in restaurants in Hong Kong:

  1. Meal in a cheap restaurant $8.7 (HK$68)
  2. Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $64 (HK$500)
  3. McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $5.8 (HK$45)
  4. Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $6.4 (HK$50)
  5. Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $6.2 (HK$48)
  6. Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $1.4 (HK$10.7)
  7. Water (0.33 liter bottle) $1.1 (HK$8.8)
  8. Cappuccino $5.3 (HK$41)
  9. Espresso Coffee $3.7 (HK$29)
  10. Cheeseburger (fast food) $1.7 (HK$13.5)
source: hikersbay.com & numbeo.com

Price changes in previous years in Hong Kong

Price changes in Coffee over the years: 2011: $4.5(HK$35), 2012: $4.1(HK$32), 2013: $3.8(HK$30), 2014: $4.2(HK$32), 2015: $4.3(HK$34), 2016: $4.4(HK$35), 2017: $4.4(HK$34), and 2018: $4.6(HK$36)

Hong Kong price changes: Cappuccino 2011-2018
Hong Kong price changes Cappuccino hikersbay.com

Price changes in A Better Restaurant For A Couple over the years: 2010: $61(HK$475), 2011: $39(HK$300), 2012: $39(HK$300), 2013: $39(HK$300), 2014: $45(HK$350), 2015: $39(HK$300), 2016: $45(HK$350), 2017: $45(HK$350), and 2018: $51(HK$400)

Hong Kong price changes: Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 2010-2018
Hong Kong price changes Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course hikersbay.com

Do we have to pay more for beer in the restaurant than we used to?
This is what beer prices looked like in 2010: $0.96(HK$7.5), 2011: $5.1(HK$40), 2012: $4.5(HK$35), 2013: $3.2(HK$25), 2014: $4.2(HK$33), 2015: $5.1(HK$40), 2016: $5.1(HK$40), 2017: $6.4(HK$50), and 2018: $6.4(HK$50).

Hong Kong price changes: Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) 2010-2018
Hong Kong price changes Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) hikersbay.com

Do carbonated drinks cost more than they used to in Hong Kong?
On average, a bottle of Cola or Pepsi has cost: 2010: $0.82(HK$6.4), 2011: $1.6(HK$12.6), 2012: $1(HK$7.9), 2013: $0.94(HK$7.3), 2014: $1.1(HK$8.3), 2015: $1.1(HK$8.3), 2016: $1.1(HK$8.3), 2017: $1.1(HK$8.3), and 2018: $1.2(HK$9.6) in recent years

Hong Kong price changes: Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) 2010-2018
Hong Kong price changes Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) hikersbay.com

Price changes in Bottle Of Water over the years: 2010: $0.79(HK$6.2), 2011: $1.2(HK$9.7), 2012: $0.83(HK$6.4), 2013: $0.76(HK$5.9), 2014: $0.91(HK$7.1), 2015: $0.85(HK$6.6), 2016: $0.86(HK$6.7), 2017: $0.86(HK$6.7), and 2018: $0.99(HK$7.7)

Hong Kong price changes: Water (0.33 liter bottle) 2010-2018
Hong Kong price changes Water (0.33 liter bottle) hikersbay.com