Cost of living in India compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 64% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| India | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨336 (HK$34) | HK$93 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨294 (HK$30) | HK$44 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨163 (HK$16) | HK$47 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨54 (HK$5.42) | HK$25 | - 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨83 (HK$8) | HK$34 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨40 (HK$4.02) | HK$22 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨216 (HK$22) | HK$131 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨152 (HK$15) | HK$30 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨29 (HK$2.93) | HK$20 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨148 (HK$15) | HK$18 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨766 (HK$78) | HK$143 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨88 (HK$9) | HK$18 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (HK$3.52) | HK$15 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 89% | |||
| Housing in India is 89% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| India | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨30,707 (HK$3,108) | HK$46,171 | - 93% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,031 (HK$2,027) | HK$31,877 | - 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,413 (HK$447) | HK$1,513 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨22,933 (HK$2,321) | HK$26,465 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,192 (HK$1,436) | HK$17,967 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,664 (HK$371) | HK$835 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨511 (HK$52) | HK$280 | - 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,219 (HK$2,958) | HK$5,518 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,383 (HK$1,253) | HK$1,938 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨416 (HK$42) | HK$91 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨320 (HK$32) | HK$96 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in India is 47% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| India | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,328 (HK$236) | HK$727 | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,564 (HK$259) | HK$340 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,571 (HK$361) | HK$659 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,002 (HK$304) | HK$1,297 | - 77% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in India is 64% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| India | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨980,422 (HK$99,237) | HK$225,372 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨107 (HK$11) | HK$21 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,414 (HK$143) | HK$602 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 59% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| India | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨140 (HK$14) | HK$57 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨303 (HK$31) | HK$110 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,443 (HK$146) | HK$407 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨402 (HK$41) | HK$83 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨190 (HK$19) | HK$44 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨248 (HK$25) | HK$51 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨152 (HK$15) | HK$13 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨72 (HK$7) | HK$22 | - 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨373 (HK$38) | HK$322 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 65% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 65% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| India | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,405 (HK$142) | HK$409 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨592 (HK$60) | HK$201 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,517 (HK$154) | HK$1,780 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,140 (HK$217) | HK$987 | - 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨607 (HK$61) | HK$120 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨229 (HK$23) | HK$47 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨173 (HK$18) | HK$67 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨46,652 (HK$4,722) | HK$3,953 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.29 (HK$0.13) | HK$1.03 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,540 (HK$156) | HK$775 | - 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨247 (HK$25) | HK$61 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 76% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
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Cost of living in India is 76% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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