- 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 | ₨370 (HK$44) | HK$98 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨266 (HK$31) | HK$36 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨144 (HK$17) | HK$40 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (HK$5.96) | HK$25 | - 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨70 (HK$8) | HK$35 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨50 (HK$5.88) | HK$35 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨197 (HK$23) | HK$83 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨134 (HK$16) | HK$34 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (HK$2.91) | HK$22 | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨117 (HK$14) | HK$15 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨797 (HK$94) | HK$140 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨80 (HK$9) | HK$16 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨32 (HK$3.74) | HK$17 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 84% | |||
| Housing in India is 84% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨31,421 (HK$3,709) | HK$40,038 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,919 (HK$2,469) | HK$29,395 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,379 (HK$517) | HK$1,408 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨25,593 (HK$3,021) | HK$23,033 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨14,627 (HK$1,727) | HK$16,378 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,774 (HK$445) | HK$811 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨898 (HK$106) | HK$193 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨34,545 (HK$4,078) | HK$4,582 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,916 (HK$1,289) | HK$1,122 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨371 (HK$44) | HK$73 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨571 (HK$67) | HK$59 | + 14% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in India is 19% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,426 (HK$286) | HK$589 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,694 (HK$318) | HK$274 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,706 (HK$438) | HK$663 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,926 (HK$345) | HK$1,109 | - 69% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in India is 58% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨860,112 (HK$101,536) | HK$232,983 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (HK$9) | HK$15 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,326 (HK$156) | HK$527 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 51% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨128 (HK$15) | HK$54 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨277 (HK$33) | HK$76 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,327 (HK$157) | HK$325 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨224 (HK$26) | HK$45 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨180 (HK$21) | HK$40 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨221 (HK$26) | HK$52 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨143 (HK$17) | HK$14 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨70 (HK$8) | HK$21 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨291 (HK$34) | HK$253 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 31% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,163 (HK$137) | HK$393 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨460 (HK$54) | HK$197 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,848 (HK$218) | HK$1,379 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,960 (HK$231) | HK$937 | - 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨677 (HK$80) | HK$110 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨187 (HK$22) | HK$44 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨212 (HK$25) | HK$71 | - 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨39,085 (HK$4,614) | HK$3,478 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨67 (HK$8) | HK$1.38 | + 476% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,868 (HK$221) | HK$827 | - 73% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨234 (HK$28) | HK$58 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 65% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 65% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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