Cost of living in Bhubaneswar, India vs Hong Kong
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| Food | - 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhubaneswar (India) is 67% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨308 (HK$32) | HK$78 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨169 (HK$18) | HK$38 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨110 (HK$11) | HK$46 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨40 (HK$4.18) | HK$24 | - 82% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨68 (HK$7) | HK$30 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨36 (HK$3.75) | HK$24 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨195 (HK$20) | HK$94 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨123 (HK$13) | HK$27 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨19 (HK$1.95) | HK$18 | - 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨117 (HK$12) | HK$18 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨658 (HK$68) | HK$228 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨131 (HK$14) | HK$16 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨27 (HK$2.82) | HK$19 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 91% | |||
| Housing in Bhubaneswar (India) is 91% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨18,135 (HK$1,884) | HK$42,886 | - 96% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨12,017 (HK$1,248) | HK$30,303 | - 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,696 (HK$384) | HK$1,785 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨16,400 (HK$1,704) | HK$22,986 | - 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,435 (HK$1,084) | HK$15,433 | - 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,881 (HK$195) | HK$1,098 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨812 (HK$84) | HK$144 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,583 (HK$3,073) | HK$5,101 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨9,585 (HK$996) | HK$1,193 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨301 (HK$31) | HK$70 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨129 (HK$13) | HK$93 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 55% | |||
| Clothes in Bhubaneswar (India) is 55% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,177 (HK$226) | HK$745 | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨1,850 (HK$192) | HK$309 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,079 (HK$320) | HK$724 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,896 (HK$301) | HK$1,276 | - 76% | |
| Transportation | - 72% | |||
| Transportation in Bhubaneswar (India) is 72% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨741,818 (HK$77,067) | HK$232,888 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨66 (HK$7) | HK$17 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,234 (HK$128) | HK$609 | - 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨136 (HK$14) | HK$70 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhubaneswar (India) is 73% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨89 (HK$9) | HK$56 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨246 (HK$26) | HK$128 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (HK$52) | HK$450 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨193 (HK$20) | HK$66 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨104 (HK$11) | HK$44 | - 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨181 (HK$19) | HK$52 | - 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨153 (HK$16) | HK$18 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨74 (HK$8) | HK$22 | - 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨153 (HK$16) | HK$283 | - 94% | |
| Entertainment | - 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhubaneswar (India) is 73% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨685 (HK$71) | HK$360 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨380 (HK$39) | HK$199 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,048 (HK$109) | HK$1,018 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,075 (HK$112) | HK$900 | - 88% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨316 (HK$33) | HK$103 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨171 (HK$18) | HK$46 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨179 (HK$19) | HK$68 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨36,419 (HK$3,784) | HK$3,559 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨5.82 (HK$0.60) | HK$1.23 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,074 (HK$112) | HK$876 | - 87% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨160 (HK$17) | HK$62 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 80% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,429 prices entered by 188 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require HK$134,000 in Hong Kong you would need to make just about HK$27,424 (₨263,970) in Bhubaneswar.
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