- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- India
- Hong Kong
- Allahabad
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Allahabad, India
Currency:
| Food | + 138% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 138% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$50 (₨433) | ₨261 | + 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$37 (₨317) | ₨296 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$33 (₨286) | ₨113 | + 154% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$24 (₨208) | ₨44 | + 371% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$23 (₨198) | ₨118 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$28 (₨245) | ₨27 | + 808% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$50 (₨433) | ₨271 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$23 (₨198) | ₨102 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$41 (₨355) | ₨20 | + 1679% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$12 (₨108) | ₨92 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$120 (₨1,038) | ₨885 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$16 (₨138) | ₨60 | + 130% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$15 (₨129) | ₨28 | + 364% | |
| Housing | + 510% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 510% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$40,143 (₨347,400) | ₨21,558 | + 1511% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$24,938 (₨215,811) | ₨16,882 | + 1178% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,452 (₨12,568) | ₨3,586 | + 250% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$17,460 (₨151,104) | ₨20,000 | + 656% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$12,722 (₨110,099) | ₨11,333 | + 872% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$726 (₨6,284) | ₨2,000 | + 214% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$186 (₨1,611) | ₨1,415 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$4,575 (₨39,590) | ₨32,610 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$992 (₨8,587) | ₨10,757 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$75 (₨648) | ₨277 | + 134% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$70 (₨607) | ₨888 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 86% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 86% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$681 (₨5,894) | ₨1,805 | + 227% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$306 (₨2,647) | ₨1,948 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$750 (₨6,490) | ₨2,695 | + 141% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$948 (₨8,205) | ₨2,495 | + 229% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 62% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$230,000 (₨1,990,441) | ₨989,189 | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (₨148) | ₨54 | + 173% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$460 (₨3,981) | ₨3,050 | + 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$79 (₨684) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 78% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$53 (₨455) | ₨500 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$83 (₨721) | ₨80 | + 801% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$321 (₨2,775) | ₨500 | + 455% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$45 (₨393) | ₨200 | + 96% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$38 (₨333) | ₨438 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$52 (₨453) | ₨164 | + 176% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$14 (₨125) | ₨100 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$18 (₨158) | ₨47 | + 233% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$242 (₨2,098) | ₨134 | + 1469% | |
| Entertainment | + 90% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 90% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$362 (₨3,133) | ₨826 | + 279% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$160 (₨1,385) | ₨381 | + 264% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,189 (₨10,291) | ₨682 | + 1409% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$400 (₨3,462) | ₨3,993 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$109 (₨942) | ₨100 | + 842% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$35 (₨301) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$35 (₨303) | ₨100 | + 203% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | HK$3,478 (₨30,100) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$0.29 (₨2.51) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$452 (₨3,914) | ₨1,000 | + 291% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$55 (₨476) | ₨120 | + 297% | |
| TOTAL | + 173% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,783 prices entered by 377 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 173% more expensive than in Allahabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨174,850
(HK$20,204)
in Hong Kong
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨64,000
in Allahabad.
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