Should you visit Hong Kong or Madrid?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Hong Kong or Madrid, this travel cost comparison can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Hong Kong
In Hong Kong you will find a predominantly Cantonese population that has long been influenced by British occupation. Most residents speak English and you can see the obvious effects of years of capitalism. Shopping malls are everywhere and most are thriving. Along the waterfront every night the buildings light up in a dramatic and festive light show that highlights such businesses as Sony and Canon, which are fixtures in the city. The city is a major financial hub, and is very international in nature. The city itself is very densely packed and there are narrow high rises that look vulnerable due to their height. There are two main areas to the city, Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. Hong Kong Island is the location of the original British settlement. Today it is where you will find the highest skyscrapers, the most modern buildings, and the most popular shopping areas. Kowloon is located on a peninsula that is to the north of Hong Kong Island. The tip of the peninsula is a popular destination for backpackers as it has many of the city's hostels. This area is referred to as Tsim Sha Tsui. There are also a few high end hotels in the area. It is possible to head outside of the city so that you can escape into some rural regions where you can take a break from the crowds.
Madrid
Madrid, the capital of Spain, overs visitors countless opportunities to experience Spain's culture, art, cuisine, and nightlife. It is the largest city in Spain, and as such has much to explore. The city is situated on the Iberian Peninsula on the Spanish central Castillian plateau. If you're flying into Spain, you'll likely fly into the Madrid airport as it's one of the largest airports in Europe. Madrid is well connected to the rest of Spain with planes, trains and buses, making it a popular place to visit for many travelers doing a European tour.
Which city is cheaper, Madrid or Hong Kong?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Hong Kong is $128, while the average daily cost in Madrid is $126. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Hong Kong and Madrid in more detail.
Accommodation
The prices for places to stay in Hong Kong can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is $60, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around $120.
Travelers usually pay around $140 for a double occupancy room in Madrid If you want to be in a premiere location or have high end amenities, you can expect to pay a bit more.
Food
In Hong Kong travelers spend around $26 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
The price of a meal in Madrid can vary widely. However, the average price for food per day is $32 per person, and a typical meal will cost around $13 based on the spending of previous visitors. Less expensive dining options can be found by eating street food or at fast food restaurants.
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Food
Meals for one day
Hong Kong $26
Madrid $32
Typical Food prices in Hong Kong
For Hong Kong, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hong Kong
For Hong Kong, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Exclusive: Noah's Ark Hotel & Resort Seaside Staycation with Buddies Builder Workshop + Dinner at Harvest Restaurant and Seaview Breakfast:
$16
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Noah's Ark Tickets in Hong Kong (Optional Afternoon Tea, Beverage Voucher, or Dinner):
$16
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Foodcation@Lamma Island (Private Food Tour):
$28
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Ms Lo Soup Family - Soup Mix Cooking Pack (Delivery Charge Inclusive):
$36
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The Butchers Club Ultimate Burger Cooking Pack Grab & Go:
$42
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E-Ticket: Symphony of Lights Dinner Cruise and Free Transfer:
$64
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Fever Food Steak Home Cooking Pack (Delivery Charge Inclusive):
$81
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2-Hour Dinner & Shows on Victoria Harbour Night Cruise:
$81
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Klook Exclusive: Fresh go Seafood Home Cooking Pack (Delivery Charge Inclusive):
$87
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Kowloon Mong Kok Food Tour:
$89
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Hong Kong Island North Point Food Tour:
$89
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Central and Sheung Wan Food Tour:
$95
Typical Food prices in Madrid
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Madrid:
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Coffee
$2.36
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Ice Cream
$3.54
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Kebabs (for 2)
$19
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Croissant
$1.77
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Lunch at Airport (for 2)
$19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Madrid
For Madrid, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Virtual Cooking Class: The Spanish Paella Experience:
$24
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Florida Retiro Dinner Show:
$38
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Murder Mystery Dinner Experience:
$49
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Virtual cooking - spanish "tortilla de patatas":
$50
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Skip the Line: Flamenco Show with Dinner and Workshop in Madrid Ticket:
$52
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Private Food Tour in The 10 Tastings:
$53
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Homemade pasta cooking class and lunch in the heart of Madrid:
$58
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Mamaz Social Italian Dinner in Madrid:
$60
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3-hour Virtual Spanish Cooking Class in Madrid:
$62
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Opera and Zarzuela Show and Dinner:
$62
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Authentic Italian Dinner in Madrid:
$68
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Zarzuela Opera and Dinner at La Castafiore Restaurant in Madrid:
$68
Local Transportation
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Hong Kong than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend $7.02 on transportation in Hong Kong on average per day.
To get around in Madrid, the average visitor spends $18 per day, per person. This includes the costs of taxi rides and private drivers as well as public transportation, which tends to be much more affordable.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Hong Kong
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Hong Kong:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hong Kong
Also for Hong Kong, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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3-Day Private Hong Kong Tour with Hotel and Round-trip Airport Transfer:
$919
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3-Night Regal Kowloon Hotel Package with Airport Transfer and Tours:
$695
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3-Night Regal HongKong Hotel Package with Airport Transfer, Tours and E-Tickets:
$598
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3-Night West Hotel Hong Kong Package with Airport Transfer and Tours:
$485
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Hong Kong to Guangzhou & Fushan Private Transfer:
$422
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Shanghai Disneyland and Courtyard by Marriott Package with Transfers:
$389
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Private City Transfers between Hong Kong and Macau:
$331
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Private Arrival Transfer - Hong Kong Airport to Macau Island:
$248
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Private Hong Kong To Shenzhen Transfer with Sightseeing:
$235
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Private City Transfer between Hong Kong and Zhuhai:
$219
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Hong Kong Private Transfer to Macau hotel over Bridge:
$208
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Private Arrival Transfer - Hong Kong Airport to Zhuhai:
$198
Typical Local Transportation prices in Madrid
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Madrid are as follows:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Madrid
Also for Madrid, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Ultra - Madrid Private Airport Transfer from city centre to Madrid airport MAD:
$9.41
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Ultra - Madrid Private Airport Transfer from Madrid airport MAD to city centre:
$9.41
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Transfer to Lisbon from Madrid with stop in Évora (1hour):
$658
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Transfer to Lisbon from Madrid:
$585
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Transfer in private vehicle from Madrid City to Madrid Barajas Airport:
$31
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Transfer in private minivan from Madrid City to Madrid Barajas Airport:
$50
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Transfer in private minivan from Madrid Airport to City:
$50
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Transfer in Private Vehicle from Madrid Barajas Airport to City:
$31
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Transfer from/to Madrid Barajas Airport:
$59
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Transfer From Madrid To Lisbon Portugal:
$485
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Royal Palace and Prado Museum – With Transfer Included:
$98
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Round trip transfer in private vehicle from-to Madrid Barajas Airport in Madrid:
$63
Is it cheaper to fly into Hong Kong or Madrid?
Prices for flights to both Madrid and Hong Kong change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Entertainment
Sightseeing expenses in Hong Kong, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of $76 per day, per person.
In Madrid, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average $32 per person, per day.
Typical Entertainment prices in Hong Kong
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Hong Kong's activities, tours, and tickets:
Tours and Activities in Hong Kong
For Hong Kong, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Helicopter Tour with Afternoon Tea at Peninsula Hotel in Hong Kong (Skip the queue):
$1,736
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Regal Riverside Hotel OM Spa Experience in Shatin:
$91
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1-Hour Guided Boat Tour Through Aberdeen Harbour in Hong Kong:
$70
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18 Challenge Karting Experience in Hong Kong:
$4.89
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2-Night / 3-Night Hong Kong Seacation by Dream Cruises - Genting Dream:
$217
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3-in-1: Peak Tram, Madame Tussauds & Sky Terrace E-Tickets:
$53
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4-Hour Private Hong Kong Layover Tour:
$237
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5-Hour Hiking Tour in The Green to Lion Rock in Hong Kong:
$90
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5-Hour Private Customized Walking Tour in Hong Kong:
$268
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6 hours worth seeing scenery in Hong Kong Island Private Tour by limo:
$395
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6-Hour Private Hong Kong Layover Tour:
$294
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6-Hours Worth-Seeing Scenery in Kowloon Peninsula Private Tour By Limo:
$124
Tours and Activities in Madrid
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Madrid.
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1-Hour Historic Tour of Madrid by Scrooser:
$29
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10 Days Tour Heart of Spain:
$1,592
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10-Day Andalusia and Morocco escorted tour from Madrid:
$1,680
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10-Day Guided Tour Morocco and Andalusia from Madrid:
$1,709
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11-Day Portugal and Andalucia Guided Tour from Madrid:
$1,735
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12-Day Morocco and South of Spain Tour from Madrid:
$1,722
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13-Day Mediterranean Capitals Guided Tour from Madrid:
$2,114
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2 Day Bus Tour: Granada, Toledo & Madrid from Costa del Sol:
$259
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2 Hour Hidden Oasis Retiro Park Madrid Small Group Segway Tour:
$33
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2 Hours Secrets of Madrid Retiro Park Tour:
$11
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2-Day Guided Tour Cordoba and Seville from Madrid:
$404
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2-Day Tour of Cordoba and Sevilla from Madrid:
$406
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Hong Kong spend on average $17 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Madrid, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is $19.
Sample the Local Flavors in Hong Kong
Also in Hong Kong, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Amber Coffee Brewery in Central:
$8.10
Typical Alcohol prices in Madrid
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Madrid are as follows:
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Beer
$5.91
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Drinks and Tapas (for 2)
$15
Sample the Local Flavors in Madrid
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Madrid:
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5-Hour Pub Crawl:
$13
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Madrid Pub Crawl:
$14
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Pub Crawl in Madrid:
$15
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Pub Crawl Madrid by Madpartycrew:
$19
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Wine Tasting near Plaza Mayor:
$20
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Private Pub Crawl Madrid:
$21
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Wine Tasting Experience:
$32
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Madrid Wine Tasting, Flamenco Class, and Pub Crawl:
$44
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Madrid 6-Hour Tapas and Flamenco Bar Crawl:
$46
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Madrid Tapas and Mysteries Walking Tour with Private Option and Pub Crawl:
$47
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Wine Tasting and Flamenco Master Class in Madrid:
$58
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Segovia and Spanish Versailles Full-Day Tour with Wine Tasting:
$62
When comparing the travel costs between Hong Kong and Madrid, we can see that Hong Kong is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Hong Kong is in Asia and Madrid is in Europe, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
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