United Kingdom, paid in HKD.
Expensive, and worth watching: the pound swings more than most major currencies.
Slightly pricier. Exchange rate alone: −1.8%. Local prices: +3.4%.
- Lean
- HK$690
- Comfort
- HK$3,248
The short answerIn HKD, as of November 12, 2026
United Kingdom: as of November 12, 2026, 3.3% more expensive than a year ago for travelers paid in HKD (Hong Kong dollar), after adjusting for inflation at home and there. The exchange rate on its own moved −1.8%, and prices in the country rose +3.4%. A mid-range day costs about HK$1,461 per person, excluding international flights. Across the 17 currencies we track, AUD gained the most ground there (+4.2%) and SEK did worst (−8.2%).
What HKD buys there
30 monthsSame trip, different wallets
The real 12-month change for this one country, by the currency you earn. The spread is the part of the story that has nothing to do with the destination.
- Australian dollarA$273+4.2%
- Norwegian kronekr 1,783+4.0%
- South African randR 3,098+3.2%
- UAE dirhamAED 684−0.2%
- Singapore dollarS$240−0.8%
- US dollar$186−0.8%
- Mexican pesoMX$3,472−2.1%
- New Zealand dollarNZ$336−2.2%
- Canadian dollarC$266−3.2%
- Hong Kong dollarHK$1,461−3.3%
- Indian rupee₹17,500−5.2%
- Brazilian realR$1,041−5.4%
- Japanese yen¥29,800−5.4%
- Euro€168−5.5%
- Danish kronekr 1,258−6.7%
- Swiss francCHF 155−7.2%
- Swedish kronakr 1,861−8.2%
Booking a trip: United Kingdom
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