- Cost of Living
- India
- Hong Kong
- Comparison
Cost of living in India compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 63% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨419 (HK$45) | HK$90 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨265 (HK$29) | HK$38 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨142 (HK$15) | HK$50 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (HK$5.57) | HK$25 | - 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨72 (HK$8) | HK$35 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨41 (HK$4.46) | HK$28 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨199 (HK$22) | HK$91 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨137 (HK$15) | HK$36 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨24 (HK$2.65) | HK$30 | - 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨119 (HK$13) | HK$15 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨821 (HK$89) | HK$150 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨81 (HK$9) | HK$16 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨32 (HK$3.47) | HK$17 | - 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 | ₨31,388 (HK$3,402) | HK$42,192 | - 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,568 (HK$2,338) | HK$30,408 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,255 (HK$461) | HK$1,370 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨25,491 (HK$2,763) | HK$25,305 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨15,581 (HK$1,689) | HK$17,675 | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,631 (HK$394) | HK$775 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨850 (HK$92) | HK$207 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨33,709 (HK$3,654) | HK$4,610 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,280 (HK$1,114) | HK$1,262 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨373 (HK$40) | HK$70 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨526 (HK$57) | HK$68 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in India is 32% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,399 (HK$260) | HK$628 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,719 (HK$295) | HK$328 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,705 (HK$402) | HK$599 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,915 (HK$316) | HK$1,152 | - 73% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in India is 61% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨871,156 (HK$94,423) | HK$220,633 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨77 (HK$8) | HK$15 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,313 (HK$142) | HK$524 | - 73% | |
| 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) | ₨131 (HK$14) | HK$55 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨283 (HK$31) | HK$91 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,279 (HK$139) | HK$332 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨246 (HK$27) | HK$44 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨179 (HK$19) | HK$41 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨222 (HK$24) | HK$69 | - 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨136 (HK$15) | HK$17 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨69 (HK$7) | HK$25 | - 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨283 (HK$31) | HK$263 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 36% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,225 (HK$133) | HK$391 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨472 (HK$51) | HK$199 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,803 (HK$195) | HK$884 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,833 (HK$199) | HK$902 | - 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨626 (HK$68) | HK$108 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨189 (HK$20) | HK$44 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨203 (HK$22) | HK$64 | - 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,978 (HK$4,225) | HK$3,376 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨53 (HK$5.80) | HK$1.30 | + 346% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,890 (HK$205) | HK$913 | - 78% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨250 (HK$27) | HK$58 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 69% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 69% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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