Cost of living in India compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 59% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨394 (HK$43) | HK$91 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨277 (HK$30) | HK$40 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨144 (HK$16) | HK$37 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (HK$5.70) | HK$25 | - 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨73 (HK$8) | HK$31 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨37 (HK$4.03) | HK$21 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨210 (HK$23) | HK$92 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨140 (HK$15) | HK$21 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨28 (HK$3.02) | HK$16 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨127 (HK$14) | HK$13 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨859 (HK$94) | HK$198 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨83 (HK$9) | HK$17 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (HK$3.78) | HK$17 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 87% | |||
| Housing in India is 87% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨31,450 (HK$3,427) | HK$45,591 | - 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,124 (HK$2,193) | HK$31,395 | - 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,104 (HK$447) | HK$1,153 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨24,066 (HK$2,622) | HK$26,258 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,061 (HK$1,532) | HK$17,654 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,193 (HK$348) | HK$803 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨747 (HK$81) | HK$187 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨30,759 (HK$3,352) | HK$3,894 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,743 (HK$1,171) | HK$744 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨378 (HK$41) | HK$84 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨289 (HK$32) | HK$86 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in India is 33% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,388 (HK$260) | HK$583 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,586 (HK$282) | HK$309 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,770 (HK$411) | HK$830 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,768 (HK$302) | HK$1,065 | - 72% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in India is 59% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨927,863 (HK$101,108) | HK$201,611 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨76 (HK$8) | HK$17 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,221 (HK$133) | HK$477 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 58% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨111 (HK$12) | HK$71 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨211 (HK$23) | HK$87 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,010 (HK$110) | HK$366 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨250 (HK$27) | HK$59 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨174 (HK$19) | HK$43 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨231 (HK$25) | HK$47 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨148 (HK$16) | HK$11 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨67 (HK$7) | HK$22 | - 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨254 (HK$28) | HK$253 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 63% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,215 (HK$132) | HK$402 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨477 (HK$52) | HK$201 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,807 (HK$197) | HK$1,036 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,940 (HK$211) | HK$1,006 | - 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨686 (HK$75) | HK$119 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨220 (HK$24) | HK$43 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨236 (HK$26) | HK$48 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨34,455 (HK$3,755) | HK$3,834 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.96 (HK$0.43) | HK$1.02 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,995 (HK$217) | HK$849 | - 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨244 (HK$27) | HK$59 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 72% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 72% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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