How long would it take for a top soccer star to buy a HK$10 million flat in Hong Kong?

Jul 30 , 2018

Brazilian soccer player Neymar could easily afford a flat in Hong Kong. Photo: AFP

Neymar could snap up a HK$10 million flat in about 12 days, while many Hongkongers might have to wait for about 20 years

It takes more than 19 years for the average Hongkonger to buy a flat, according to local press reports. So, how many days would it take for some of the world’s best-paid soccer players to buy a HK$10 million (US$1.27 million) Hong Kong flat? Using the salaries posted on the Daily Mirror’s website, let’s see:

1. Neymar (Club: Paris Saint-Germain)

Neymar might need 11.3 days’ wages to pay for a HK$10 million flat in Hong Kong.

Brazilian ace Neymar was one of the most discussed players at this year’s World Cup in Russia – for his theatrical dives and rolling around rather than for his skills and goals. He spent an estimated 14 minutes rolling around during the tournament. It takes the world’s best-paid soccer player 11.3 days to buy an “average” flat in Hong Kong.

Reported pay: £600,000 (HK$6.19 million per week) / HK$884,285 per day

Time: 11.3 days

2. Cristiano Ronaldo (Juventus) and Lionel Messi (Barcelona)

Lionel Messi (left) and Cristiano Ronaldo both reportedly earn £500,000 (HK$5.15 million) per week.

The Messi-Ronaldo rivalry has been the focus of the soccer world for the past decade. At this year’s World Cup, Ronaldo performed better than the Argentinian, outscoring him 4:1 in tournament goals. However, they reportedly earn the same salary.