Cost of living in Bangalore (India) is 76% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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| Food | - 63% | |||
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| Food in Bangalore (India) is 63% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Bangalore | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨248 (HK$24) | HK$88 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨331 (HK$32) | HK$44 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨168 (HK$16) | HK$44 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨49 (HK$4.66) | HK$23 | - 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨100 (HK$10) | HK$32 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨41 (HK$3.93) | HK$23 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨254 (HK$24) | HK$112 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨206 (HK$20) | HK$31 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨34 (HK$3.30) | HK$21 | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨155 (HK$15) | HK$17 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨723 (HK$69) | HK$142 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨87 (HK$8) | HK$18 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨43 (HK$4.13) | HK$16 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 88% | |||
| Housing in Bangalore (India) is 88% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨44,678 (HK$4,275) | HK$47,511 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨28,270 (HK$2,705) | HK$35,360 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,374 (HK$418) | HK$1,257 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨19,203 (HK$1,837) | HK$28,175 | - 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨12,170 (HK$1,164) | HK$18,653 | - 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨8,643 (HK$827) | HK$999 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨856 (HK$82) | HK$248 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨26,905 (HK$2,574) | HK$4,111 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,239 (HK$1,075) | HK$2,020 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨605 (HK$58) | HK$85 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨489 (HK$47) | HK$87 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 54% | |||
| Clothes in Bangalore (India) is 54% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,291 (HK$219) | HK$724 | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,376 (HK$227) | HK$341 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,773 (HK$361) | HK$629 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,015 (HK$288) | HK$1,369 | - 79% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Bangalore (India) is 65% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,189,510 (HK$113,812) | HK$235,774 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨107 (HK$10) | HK$22 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,342 (HK$128) | HK$519 | - 75% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨314 (HK$30) | HK$94 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangalore (India) is 65% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨78 (HK$7) | HK$57 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨265 (HK$25) | HK$115 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨768 (HK$73) | HK$381 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨393 (HK$38) | HK$67 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨187 (HK$18) | HK$44 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨244 (HK$23) | HK$51 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨196 (HK$19) | HK$15 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨64 (HK$6) | HK$22 | - 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨295 (HK$28) | HK$352 | - 92% | |
| Entertainment | - 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangalore (India) is 69% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Bangalore | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,985 (HK$190) | HK$349 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨711 (HK$68) | HK$205 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,781 (HK$170) | HK$1,647 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,524 (HK$146) | HK$987 | - 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨565 (HK$54) | HK$133 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨156 (HK$15) | HK$48 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨161 (HK$15) | HK$67 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨36,320 (HK$3,475) | HK$4,100 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨0.98 (HK$0.09) | HK$1.02 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,662 (HK$159) | HK$843 | - 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨195 (HK$19) | HK$61 | - 70% | |
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TOTAL | - 76% | ||
These prices were last updated on November 27, 2022.
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