Cost of living in Hong Kong vs Thane, India
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| Food | + 103% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 103% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$78 (₨739) | ₨844 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$38 (₨358) | ₨288 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$44 (₨420) | ₨124 | + 240% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$23 (₨218) | ₨62 | + 250% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$29 (₨276) | ₨64 | + 329% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$22 (₨208) | ₨37 | + 461% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$92 (₨868) | ₨274 | + 217% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$24 (₨229) | ₨168 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$17 (₨164) | ₨24 | + 593% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$17 (₨162) | ₨138 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$230 (₨2,172) | ₨588 | + 270% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$15 (₨139) | ₨73 | + 91% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$19 (₨175) | ₨31 | + 474% | |
| Housing | + 596% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 596% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$42,306 (₨399,503) | ₨34,699 | + 1051% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$31,492 (₨297,382) | ₨22,512 | + 1221% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,664 (₨15,716) | ₨5,414 | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$23,566 (₨222,537) | ₨21,166 | + 951% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,226 (₨143,781) | ₨12,897 | + 1015% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,062 (₨10,031) | ₨2,613 | + 284% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$142 (₨1,343) | ₨800 | + 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,312 (₨50,164) | ₨35,364 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,366 (₨12,904) | ₨15,424 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$69 (₨647) | ₨395 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$94 (₨888) | ₨548 | + 62% | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 79% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$704 (₨6,652) | ₨2,258 | + 195% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$314 (₨2,969) | ₨2,459 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$728 (₨6,874) | ₨3,268 | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,295 (₨12,225) | ₨2,619 | + 367% | |
| Transportation | + 258% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 258% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$243,567 (₨2,300,049) | ₨830,309 | + 177% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (₨156) | ₨83 | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$613 (₨5,787) | ₨945 | + 512% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$78 (₨739) | ₨189 | + 291% | |
| Personal Care | + 175% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 175% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$49 (₨464) | ₨102 | + 354% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$115 (₨1,087) | ₨461 | + 136% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$463 (₨4,368) | ₨591 | + 639% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$59 (₨556) | ₨260 | + 114% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$38 (₨361) | ₨183 | + 98% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$53 (₨498) | ₨181 | + 176% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$18 (₨170) | ₨125 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$20 (₨190) | ₨79 | + 142% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$265 (₨2,506) | ₨216 | + 1058% | |
| Entertainment | + 122% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 122% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$381 (₨3,593) | ₨923 | + 289% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$190 (₨1,796) | ₨496 | + 262% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,027 (₨9,696) | ₨1,737 | + 458% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$894 (₨8,441) | ₨2,000 | + 322% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$100 (₨949) | ₨483 | + 96% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 (₨431) | ₨222 | + 94% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$69 (₨653) | ₨212 | + 208% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,416 (₨32,262) | ₨35,595 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.19 (₨11) | ₨20 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$893 (₨8,429) | ₨2,228 | + 278% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (₨587) | ₨251 | + 134% | |
| TOTAL | + 253% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,333 prices entered by 176 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 253% more expensive than in Thane (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨388,084 (HK$41,097) in Hong Kong to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨110,000 in Thane.
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