Cost of living in India compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 61% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| India | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨384 (HK$36) | HK$68 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨353 (HK$33) | HK$45 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨173 (HK$16) | HK$45 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨58 (HK$5.43) | HK$22 | - 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨85 (HK$8) | HK$34 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨47 (HK$4.39) | HK$28 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨262 (HK$25) | HK$90 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨164 (HK$15) | HK$36 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 (HK$2.98) | HK$32 | - 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨173 (HK$16) | HK$15 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨796 (HK$75) | HK$150 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨98 (HK$9) | HK$19 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨40 (HK$3.74) | HK$20 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 82% | |||
| Housing in India is 82% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| India | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨54,213 (HK$5,103) | HK$36,855 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨33,306 (HK$3,135) | HK$23,568 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,784 (HK$450) | HK$2,121 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨33,154 (HK$3,121) | HK$19,278 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨18,976 (HK$1,786) | HK$13,685 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,231 (HK$492) | HK$1,558 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨646 (HK$61) | HK$173 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨31,090 (HK$2,926) | HK$4,586 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,916 (HK$1,122) | HK$1,267 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨571 (HK$54) | HK$103 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨578 (HK$54) | HK$100 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in India is 42% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| India | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,290 (HK$216) | HK$618 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,801 (HK$264) | HK$332 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,377 (HK$412) | HK$677 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,238 (HK$305) | HK$986 | - 69% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in India is 65% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| India | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,723,340 (HK$162,207) | HK$292,589 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨105 (HK$10) | HK$23 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨910 (HK$86) | HK$494 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 51% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| India | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨155 (HK$15) | HK$35 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨289 (HK$27) | HK$102 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨924 (HK$87) | HK$351 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨381 (HK$36) | HK$66 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨204 (HK$19) | HK$29 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨288 (HK$27) | HK$32 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨178 (HK$17) | HK$15 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨94 (HK$9) | HK$21 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨323 (HK$30) | HK$165 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 66% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 66% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| India | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,414 (HK$133) | HK$312 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨624 (HK$59) | HK$201 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,372 (HK$129) | HK$450 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,861 (HK$175) | HK$536 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨817 (HK$77) | HK$133 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨216 (HK$20) | HK$41 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨179 (HK$17) | HK$54 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨53,125 (HK$5,000) | HK$3,000 | + 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.29 (HK$0.12) | HK$3.33 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,478 (HK$139) | HK$670 | - 79% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨286 (HK$27) | HK$71 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 70% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in India is 70% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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