- Cost of Living
- India
- Hong Kong
- Pune
- Hong Kong
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Pune (India) and Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
| Food | 62% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pune (India) is 62% cheaper than in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ₨180 (HK$25) | HK$106 | 76% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨149 (HK$21) | HK$34 | 37% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₨82 (HK$11.59) | HK$32 | 64% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨39 (HK$5.52) | HK$21 | 73% |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨49 (HK$6.96) | HK$23 | 70% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨27 (HK$3.80) | HK$18.10 | 79% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨127 (HK$17.87) | HK$75 | 76% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨123 (HK$17.39) | HK$21 | 19% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 (HK$4.46) | HK$28 | 84% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ₨94 (HK$13.30) | HK$12.88 | 3% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨679 (HK$96) | HK$140 | 32% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨64 (HK$9.00) | HK$16.67 | 46% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨24 (HK$3.44) | HK$13.67 | 75% |
| Housing | 90% | ||
| Housing in Pune (India) is 90% cheaper than in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₨17,139 (HK$2,414) | HK$36,800 | 93% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨1,667 (HK$235) | HK$850 | 72% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₨1,064 (HK$150) | HK$190 | 21% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨48,154 (HK$6,783) | HK$6,711 | 1% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ₨9,310 (HK$1,311) | HK$1,400 | 6% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨206 (HK$29) | HK$56 | 49% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨167 (HK$23) | HK$65 | 64% |
| Clothes | 29% | ||
| Clothes in Pune (India) is 29% cheaper than in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₨2,510 (HK$354) | HK$877 | 60% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ₨3,062 (HK$431) | HK$423 | 2% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₨3,133 (HK$441) | HK$718 | 39% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ₨2,300 (HK$324) | HK$980 | 67% |
| Transportation | 68% | ||
| Transportation in Pune (India) is 68% cheaper than in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨721,429 (HK$101,622) | HK$246,714 | 59% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (HK$10.47) | HK$17.26 | 39% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ₨700 (HK$99) | HK$535 | 82% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | ₨153 (HK$22) | HK$80 | 73% |
| Personal Care | 63% | ||
| Personal Care in Pune (India) is 63% cheaper than in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ₨110 (HK$15.49) | HK$101 | 85% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨153 (HK$22) | HK$43 | 50% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨131 (HK$18.51) | HK$29 | 35% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨121 (HK$17.08) | HK$53 | 68% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨134 (HK$18.94) | HK$18.18 | 4% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨73 (HK$10.33) | HK$22 | 52% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨169 (HK$24) | HK$236 | 90% |
| Entertainment | 65% | ||
| Entertainment in Pune (India) is 65% cheaper than in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨815 (HK$115) | HK$347 | 67% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨411 (HK$58) | HK$164 | 65% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨582 (HK$82) | HK$1,517 | 95% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ₨1,763 (HK$248) | HK$981 | 75% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨288 (HK$41) | HK$89 | 55% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ₨114 (HK$16.06) | HK$35 | 55% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₨149 (HK$21) | HK$50 | 58% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨8,381 (HK$1,181) | HK$1,137 | 4% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.43 (HK$0.20) | HK$0.73 | 72% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ₨1,345 (HK$190) | HK$735 | 74% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₨152 (HK$21) | HK$50 | 58% |
| TOTAL | 76% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,069 prices entered by 505 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2013.
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