- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- India
- Hong Kong
- Allahabad
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Allahabad, India
Currency:
| Food | + 108% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 108% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$50 (₨413) | ₨295 | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$36 (₨298) | ₨341 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$33 (₨273) | ₨113 | + 143% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 (₨205) | ₨44 | + 370% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$23 (₨189) | ₨118 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$28 (₨234) | ₨24 | + 873% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$50 (₨413) | ₨329 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$23 (₨189) | ₨103 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$41 (₨339) | ₨21 | + 1515% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$12 (₨103) | ₨93 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$120 (₨992) | ₨951 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$17 (₨138) | ₨57 | + 141% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$15 (₨123) | ₨32 | + 284% | |
| Housing | + 519% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 519% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$40,143 (₨331,792) | ₨26,100 | + 1171% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$24,938 (₨206,115) | ₨16,882 | + 1121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,452 (₨12,003) | ₨3,586 | + 235% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$17,460 (₨144,315) | ₨14,399 | + 902% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$12,722 (₨105,152) | ₨11,333 | + 828% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$726 (₨6,002) | ₨2,000 | + 200% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$186 (₨1,538) | ₨1,198 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$5,441 (₨44,970) | ₨36,364 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,165 (₨9,631) | ₨10,899 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$77 (₨633) | ₨291 | + 118% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$69 (₨574) | ₨944 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 74% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$681 (₨5,630) | ₨1,829 | + 208% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$306 (₨2,528) | ₨1,948 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$750 (₨6,198) | ₨2,900 | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$948 (₨7,837) | ₨2,742 | + 186% | |
| Transportation | + 99% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 99% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$230,000 (₨1,901,012) | ₨1,077,630 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (₨141) | ₨54 | + 161% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$460 (₨3,802) | ₨2,053 | + 85% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$59 (₨491) | ₨117 | + 318% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 36% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$65 (₨534) | ₨500 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$80 (₨658) | ₨80 | + 722% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$367 (₨3,032) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$51 (₨421) | ₨200 | + 111% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$36 (₨297) | ₨438 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$49 (₨403) | ₨164 | + 146% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$14 (₨112) | ₨100 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$24 (₨196) | ₨47 | + 314% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$210 (₨1,733) | ₨134 | + 1197% | |
| Entertainment | + 98% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 98% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$402 (₨3,323) | ₨826 | + 302% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$160 (₨1,322) | ₨390 | + 239% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,604 (₨13,258) | ₨597 | + 2120% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$400 (₨3,306) | ₨3,993 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$113 (₨937) | ₨100 | + 837% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$35 (₨287) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$35 (₨289) | ₨100 | + 189% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | HK$1,264 (₨10,445) | ₨12,500 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$0.29 (₨2.40) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$452 (₨3,738) | ₨500 | + 648% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$55 (₨455) | ₨120 | + 279% | |
| TOTAL | + 191% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,036 prices entered by 344 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 29, 2017.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 191% more expensive than in Allahabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨206,284
(HK$24,958)
in Hong Kong
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨71,000
in Allahabad.
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