- Cost of Living
- India
- Hong Kong
- Comparison
Cost of living in India compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 61% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨417 (HK$45) | HK$90 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨266 (HK$29) | HK$37 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨142 (HK$15) | HK$46 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (HK$5.58) | HK$26 | - 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨72 (HK$8) | HK$32 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨40 (HK$4.34) | HK$23 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨202 (HK$22) | HK$88 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨139 (HK$15) | HK$34 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (HK$2.67) | HK$26 | - 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨121 (HK$13) | HK$15 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨831 (HK$90) | HK$150 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨82 (HK$9) | HK$15 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (HK$3.53) | HK$18 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 86% | |||
| Housing in India is 86% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨31,043 (HK$3,358) | HK$42,243 | - 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,360 (HK$2,311) | HK$29,798 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,411 (HK$477) | HK$1,272 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨25,463 (HK$2,755) | HK$26,010 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨15,734 (HK$1,702) | HK$17,671 | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,891 (HK$421) | HK$674 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨844 (HK$91) | HK$200 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨33,524 (HK$3,627) | HK$4,596 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,591 (HK$1,146) | HK$1,128 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨382 (HK$41) | HK$75 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨545 (HK$59) | HK$70 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in India is 35% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,403 (HK$260) | HK$588 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,707 (HK$293) | HK$356 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,722 (HK$403) | HK$625 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,923 (HK$316) | HK$1,173 | - 73% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in India is 60% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨875,326 (HK$94,695) | HK$204,266 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 (HK$8) | HK$15 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,320 (HK$143) | HK$529 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 55% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨136 (HK$15) | HK$59 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨283 (HK$31) | HK$87 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,544 (HK$167) | HK$343 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨255 (HK$28) | HK$50 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨177 (HK$19) | HK$43 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨228 (HK$25) | HK$49 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨132 (HK$14) | HK$13 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨70 (HK$8) | HK$25 | - 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨278 (HK$30) | HK$277 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 29% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,197 (HK$130) | HK$381 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨471 (HK$51) | HK$196 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,987 (HK$215) | HK$807 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,790 (HK$194) | HK$861 | - 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨643 (HK$70) | HK$118 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨195 (HK$21) | HK$44 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨206 (HK$22) | HK$64 | - 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,465 (HK$4,161) | HK$3,242 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨58 (HK$6) | HK$1.33 | + 375% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,869 (HK$202) | HK$901 | - 78% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨248 (HK$27) | HK$58 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 68% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 68% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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