- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- India
- Hong Kong
- Allahabad
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Allahabad, India
Currency:
| Food | + 125% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 125% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$50 (₨417) | ₨261 | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$37 (₨305) | ₨296 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$33 (₨276) | ₨113 | + 145% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$24 (₨198) | ₨44 | + 350% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$23 (₨191) | ₨118 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$28 (₨236) | ₨27 | + 775% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$50 (₨417) | ₨271 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$23 (₨190) | ₨102 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$41 (₨342) | ₨20 | + 1614% | |
| 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 (₨1,000) | ₨885 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$17 (₨141) | ₨60 | + 135% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$15 (₨124) | ₨28 | + 347% | |
| Housing | + 529% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 529% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$40,143 (₨334,666) | ₨24,870 | + 1246% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$24,938 (₨207,900) | ₨16,882 | + 1131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,452 (₨12,107) | ₨3,586 | + 238% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$17,460 (₨145,565) | ₨14,399 | + 911% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$12,722 (₨106,063) | ₨11,333 | + 836% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$726 (₨6,054) | ₨2,000 | + 203% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$186 (₨1,552) | ₨1,415 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$5,577 (₨46,494) | ₨32,610 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,241 (₨10,345) | ₨10,757 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$75 (₨623) | ₨277 | + 125% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$67 (₨560) | ₨888 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 83% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 83% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$681 (₨5,678) | ₨1,805 | + 215% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$306 (₨2,550) | ₨1,948 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$750 (₨6,252) | ₨2,695 | + 132% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$948 (₨7,905) | ₨2,495 | + 217% | |
| Transportation | + 203% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 203% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$230,000 (₨1,917,477) | ₨1,077,630 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (₨142) | ₨54 | + 163% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$460 (₨3,835) | ₨685 | + 460% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$57 (₨477) | ₨121 | + 296% | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 69% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$58 (₨481) | ₨500 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$80 (₨663) | ₨80 | + 729% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$310 (₨2,582) | ₨500 | + 416% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$49 (₨405) | ₨200 | + 103% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$35 (₨295) | ₨438 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$45 (₨373) | ₨164 | + 127% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$14 (₨116) | ₨100 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$20 (₨165) | ₨47 | + 248% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$212 (₨1,764) | ₨134 | + 1220% | |
| Entertainment | + 89% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 89% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$393 (₨3,272) | ₨826 | + 296% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$160 (₨1,334) | ₨381 | + 250% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,626 (₨13,558) | ₨682 | + 1888% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$400 (₨3,335) | ₨3,993 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$117 (₨973) | ₨100 | + 873% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$35 (₨290) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$35 (₨292) | ₨100 | + 192% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | HK$3,851 (₨32,109) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$0.29 (₨2.42) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$452 (₨3,770) | ₨1,000 | + 277% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$55 (₨459) | ₨120 | + 282% | |
| TOTAL | + 228% | |||
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These prices were last updated on October 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 228% more expensive than in Allahabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨233,194
(HK$27,971)
in Hong Kong
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨71,000
in Allahabad.
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