- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- United States
- Hong Kong
- Indianapolis
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Hong Kong (Hong Kong) and Indianapolis (United States)
| Food | 5% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) is 5% more expensive than in Indianapolis (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | HK$106 ($13.68) | $10.71 | 28% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$33 ($4.30) | $6.07 | 29% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | HK$32 ($4.14) | $4.39 | 6% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$21 ($2.68) | $2.31 | 16% |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$23 ($2.91) | $1.97 | 48% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$18.10 ($2.33) | $3.47 | 33% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$75 ($9.63) | $5.57 | 73% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$21 ($2.76) | $3.18 | 13% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | HK$28 ($3.62) | $3.64 | 1% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | HK$12.88 ($1.66) | $1.79 | 7% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$140 ($18.00) | $14.99 | 20% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$16.67 ($2.15) | $1.92 | 12% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$13.67 ($1.76) | $1.73 | 2% |
| Housing | 184% | ||
| Housing in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) is 184% more expensive than in Indianapolis (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | HK$36,871 ($4,749) | $1,150 | 313% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$850 ($109) | $201 | 46% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | HK$190 ($25) | $47 | 47% |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$6,711 ($864) | $614 | 41% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | HK$1,400 ($180) | $176 | 3% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$56 ($7.27) | $8.16 | 11% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$64 ($8.25) | $18.16 | 55% |
| Clothes | 77% | ||
| Clothes in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) is 77% more expensive than in Indianapolis (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | HK$867 ($112) | $41 | 169% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | HK$425 ($55) | $36 | 50% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | HK$695 ($89) | $63 | 43% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | HK$980 ($126) | $59 | 116% |
| Transportation | 48% | ||
| Transportation in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) is 48% more expensive than in Indianapolis (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$246,714 ($31,780) | $21,670 | 47% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17.26 ($2.22) | $0.96 | 131% |
| monthly ticket public transport | HK$535 ($69) | $52 | 33% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | HK$81 ($10.44) | $20 | 48% |
| Personal Care | 38% | ||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) is 38% more expensive than in Indianapolis (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | HK$101 ($12.95) | $7.75 | 67% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$45 ($5.77) | $6.21 | 7% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$29 ($3.69) | $3.45 | 7% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$55 ($7.02) | $3.87 | 82% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$18.18 ($2.34) | $2.67 | 12% |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$21 ($2.72) | $2.85 | 5% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$239 ($31) | $15.14 | 103% |
| Entertainment | 33% | ||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) is 33% more expensive than in Indianapolis (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$344 ($44) | $33 | 35% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$164 ($21) | $19.20 | 10% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,517 ($195) | $147 | 33% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | HK$980 ($126) | $79 | 61% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$89 ($11.51) | $7.79 | 48% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | HK$35 ($4.55) | $4.16 | 9% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | HK$50 ($6.50) | $4.33 | 50% |
| iPod nano 16GB | HK$1,137 ($146) | $143 | 3% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$0.73 ($0.09) | $0.24 | 61% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | HK$754 ($97) | $46 | 110% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | HK$50 ($6.49) | $5.40 | 20% |
| TOTAL | 79% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,020 prices entered by 437 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2013.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) is 79% more expensive than in Indianapolis (United States)
For example, you would need at least $5,608
(HK$43,538)
in Hong Kong
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,125
in Indianapolis.