Cost of living in Surat, India vs Hong Kong
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Food | - 63% | |||
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Food in Surat (India) is 63% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨289 (HK$30) | HK$78 | - 62% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨278 (HK$29) | HK$38 | - 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨186 (HK$19) | HK$46 | - 59% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨55 (HK$5.75) | HK$24 | - 76% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨70 (HK$7) | HK$30 | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨37 (HK$3.86) | HK$24 | - 84% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨219 (HK$23) | HK$94 | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨133 (HK$14) | HK$27 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨26 (HK$2.65) | HK$18 | - 85% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨110 (HK$11) | HK$18 | - 36% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨866 (HK$90) | HK$228 | - 61% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨83 (HK$9) | HK$16 | - 44% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (HK$3.40) | HK$19 | - 82% | |
Housing | - 90% | |||
Housing in Surat (India) is 90% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨20,014 (HK$2,079) | HK$42,886 | - 95% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨13,830 (HK$1,437) | HK$30,303 | - 95% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,495 (HK$363) | HK$1,785 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨16,026 (HK$1,665) | HK$22,986 | - 93% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨11,502 (HK$1,195) | HK$15,433 | - 92% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,025 (HK$210) | HK$1,098 | - 81% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨707 (HK$73) | HK$144 | - 49% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨29,485 (HK$3,063) | HK$5,101 | - 40% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,055 (HK$1,252) | HK$1,193 | + 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨330 (HK$34) | HK$70 | - 51% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨298 (HK$31) | HK$93 | - 67% | |
Clothes | - 42% | |||
Clothes in Surat (India) is 42% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,038 (HK$212) | HK$745 | - 72% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,701 (HK$281) | HK$309 | - 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,527 (HK$366) | HK$724 | - 49% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,824 (HK$293) | HK$1,276 | - 77% | |
Transportation | - 73% | |||
Transportation in Surat (India) is 73% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨860,515 (HK$89,398) | HK$232,888 | - 62% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 (HK$8) | HK$17 | - 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨954 (HK$99) | HK$609 | - 84% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨156 (HK$16) | HK$70 | - 77% | |
Personal Care | - 71% | |||
Personal Care in Surat (India) is 71% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨130 (HK$13) | HK$56 | - 76% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨238 (HK$25) | HK$128 | - 81% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (HK$52) | HK$450 | - 88% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨171 (HK$18) | HK$66 | - 73% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨182 (HK$19) | HK$44 | - 57% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨221 (HK$23) | HK$52 | - 56% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨86 (HK$9) | HK$18 | - 51% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨61 (HK$6) | HK$22 | - 72% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨230 (HK$24) | HK$283 | - 92% | |
Entertainment | - 72% | |||
Entertainment in Surat (India) is 72% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨515 (HK$53) | HK$360 | - 85% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨493 (HK$51) | HK$199 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,265 (HK$131) | HK$1,018 | - 87% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,434 (HK$149) | HK$900 | - 83% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨415 (HK$43) | HK$103 | - 58% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨159 (HK$17) | HK$46 | - 64% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨158 (HK$16) | HK$68 | - 76% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨28,806 (HK$2,993) | HK$3,559 | - 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.84 (HK$0.40) | HK$1.23 | - 68% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,065 (HK$214) | HK$876 | - 76% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨262 (HK$27) | HK$62 | - 56% | |
TOTAL | - 78% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Surat (India) is 78% cheaper than in Hong Kong
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require HK$119,000 in Hong Kong you would need to make just about HK$25,988 (₨250,154) in Surat.
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