- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- India
- Hong Kong
- Allahabad
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Allahabad, India
Currency:
Food | + 135% | |||
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Food in Hong Kong is 135% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$50 (₨419) | ₨261 | + 60% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$36 (₨302) | ₨296 | + 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$33 (₨277) | ₨113 | + 146% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 (₨212) | ₨44 | + 381% | |
12 eggs, large | HK$23 (₨191) | ₨118 | + 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$28 (₨237) | ₨27 | + 779% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$50 (₨419) | ₨271 | + 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$23 (₨191) | ₨102 | + 88% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$41 (₨343) | ₨20 | + 1621% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$12 (₨104) | ₨92 | + 13% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$120 (₨1,005) | ₨885 | + 14% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$16 (₨134) | ₨60 | + 122% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$15 (₨124) | ₨28 | + 349% | |
Housing | + 516% | |||
Housing in Hong Kong is 516% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$40,143 (₨336,075) | ₨21,558 | + 1459% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$24,938 (₨208,776) | ₨16,882 | + 1137% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,452 (₨12,158) | ₨3,586 | + 239% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$17,460 (₨146,178) | ₨13,943 | + 948% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$12,722 (₨106,510) | ₨11,333 | + 840% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$726 (₨6,079) | ₨2,000 | + 204% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$186 (₨1,558) | ₨1,415 | + 10% | |
40” flat screen TV | HK$4,575 (₨38,299) | ₨32,610 | + 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,132 (₨9,476) | ₨10,757 | - 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$75 (₨627) | ₨277 | + 127% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$59 (₨494) | ₨888 | - 44% | |
Clothes | + 80% | |||
Clothes in Hong Kong is 80% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$681 (₨5,702) | ₨1,805 | + 216% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$306 (₨2,561) | ₨1,948 | + 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$750 (₨6,278) | ₨2,695 | + 133% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$948 (₨7,938) | ₨2,495 | + 218% | |
Transportation | + 57% | |||
Transportation in Hong Kong is 57% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$230,000 (₨1,925,551) | ₨989,189 | + 95% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (₨143) | ₨54 | + 164% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | HK$460 (₨3,851) | ₨3,050 | + 26% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$123 (₨1,028) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 84% | |||
Personal Care in Hong Kong is 84% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$54 (₨455) | ₨500 | - 9% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$83 (₨697) | ₨80 | + 772% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$324 (₨2,710) | ₨500 | + 442% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$45 (₨374) | ₨200 | + 87% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$40 (₨339) | ₨438 | - 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$50 (₨419) | ₨164 | + 155% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$14 (₨121) | ₨100 | + 21% | |
Tube of toothpaste | HK$21 (₨179) | ₨47 | + 278% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$250 (₨2,097) | ₨134 | + 1469% | |
Entertainment | + 88% | |||
Entertainment in Hong Kong is 88% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$383 (₨3,206) | ₨826 | + 288% | |
2 tickets to the movies | HK$160 (₨1,340) | ₨381 | + 252% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,447 (₨12,114) | ₨682 | + 1676% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$400 (₨3,349) | ₨3,993 | - 16% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$110 (₨918) | ₨100 | + 818% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$35 (₨291) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$35 (₨293) | ₨100 | + 193% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | HK$3,478 (₨29,118) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$0.29 (₨2.43) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$452 (₨3,786) | ₨1,000 | + 279% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$55 (₨460) | ₨120 | + 284% | |
TOTAL | + 172% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 172% more expensive than in Allahabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨160,372
(HK$19,156)
in Hong Kong
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨59,000
in Allahabad.
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