- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- India
- Hong Kong
- Allahabad
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Allahabad, India
Currency:
| Food | + 106% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 106% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$50 (₨410) | ₨295 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$36 (₨295) | ₨341 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$33 (₨271) | ₨113 | + 141% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$24 (₨194) | ₨44 | + 344% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$23 (₨187) | ₨118 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$28 (₨232) | ₨24 | + 866% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$50 (₨410) | ₨329 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$23 (₨187) | ₨103 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$41 (₨336) | ₨21 | + 1502% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$12 (₨102) | ₨93 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$120 (₨984) | ₨951 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$16 (₨133) | ₨57 | + 131% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$15 (₨122) | ₨32 | + 281% | |
| Housing | + 505% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 505% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$40,143 (₨329,225) | ₨26,100 | + 1161% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$24,938 (₨204,521) | ₨16,882 | + 1111% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,452 (₨11,910) | ₨3,586 | + 232% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$17,460 (₨143,199) | ₨14,399 | + 894% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$12,722 (₨104,339) | ₨11,333 | + 821% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$726 (₨5,955) | ₨2,000 | + 198% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$186 (₨1,526) | ₨1,198 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$5,286 (₨43,356) | ₨36,364 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,215 (₨9,966) | ₨10,899 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$74 (₨608) | ₨291 | + 109% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$66 (₨544) | ₨944 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 78% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 78% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$681 (₨5,586) | ₨1,829 | + 205% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$306 (₨2,509) | ₨1,948 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$750 (₨6,150) | ₨2,900 | + 112% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$948 (₨7,776) | ₨2,742 | + 184% | |
| Transportation | + 98% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 98% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$230,000 (₨1,886,306) | ₨1,077,630 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (₨140) | ₨54 | + 159% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$460 (₨3,773) | ₨2,053 | + 84% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$62 (₨506) | ₨117 | + 331% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 37% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$58 (₨473) | ₨500 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$80 (₨653) | ₨80 | + 716% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$315 (₨2,585) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$51 (₨414) | ₨200 | + 107% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$39 (₨317) | ₨438 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$49 (₨404) | ₨164 | + 146% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$14 (₨111) | ₨100 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$20 (₨165) | ₨47 | + 248% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$226 (₨1,851) | ₨134 | + 1285% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 95% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$394 (₨3,229) | ₨826 | + 291% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$160 (₨1,312) | ₨390 | + 237% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,549 (₨12,707) | ₨597 | + 2028% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$400 (₨3,281) | ₨3,993 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$113 (₨927) | ₨100 | + 827% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$35 (₨285) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$35 (₨287) | ₨100 | + 187% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | HK$1,264 (₨10,365) | ₨12,500 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$0.29 (₨2.38) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$452 (₨3,709) | ₨500 | + 642% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$55 (₨451) | ₨120 | + 276% | |
| TOTAL | + 184% | |||
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These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 184% more expensive than in Allahabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨236,083
(HK$28,786)
in Hong Kong
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨83,000
in Allahabad.
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