- 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 | ₨395 (HK$44) | HK$91 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨262 (HK$29) | HK$38 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨143 (HK$16) | HK$49 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (HK$5.68) | HK$25 | - 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨71 (HK$8) | HK$35 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨38 (HK$4.18) | HK$25 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨200 (HK$22) | HK$99 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨138 (HK$15) | HK$29 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (HK$2.72) | HK$25 | - 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨122 (HK$13) | HK$16 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨832 (HK$92) | HK$162 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨82 (HK$9) | HK$15 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (HK$3.61) | HK$17 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 86% | |||
| Housing in India is 86% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨30,572 (HK$3,372) | HK$42,840 | - 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,612 (HK$2,274) | HK$29,225 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,569 (HK$504) | HK$1,242 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨24,265 (HK$2,677) | HK$27,254 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨14,735 (HK$1,625) | HK$18,334 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,625 (HK$400) | HK$713 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨803 (HK$89) | HK$190 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨33,889 (HK$3,738) | HK$4,281 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,502 (HK$1,158) | HK$951 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨395 (HK$44) | HK$86 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨582 (HK$64) | HK$71 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in India is 34% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,439 (HK$269) | HK$609 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,720 (HK$300) | HK$341 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,792 (HK$418) | HK$670 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,948 (HK$325) | HK$1,195 | - 73% | |
| 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 | ₨879,468 (HK$97,015) | HK$201,343 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 (HK$9) | HK$16 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,374 (HK$152) | HK$535 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 57% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨128 (HK$14) | HK$61 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨275 (HK$30) | HK$87 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,366 (HK$151) | HK$364 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨252 (HK$28) | HK$63 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨178 (HK$20) | HK$43 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨227 (HK$25) | HK$49 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨131 (HK$14) | HK$15 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨72 (HK$8) | HK$25 | - 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨276 (HK$30) | HK$263 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 25% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,200 (HK$132) | HK$441 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨472 (HK$52) | HK$202 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,906 (HK$210) | HK$1,227 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,982 (HK$219) | HK$899 | - 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨593 (HK$65) | HK$123 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨227 (HK$25) | HK$45 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨206 (HK$23) | HK$64 | - 64% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,060 (HK$4,198) | HK$3,854 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨64 (HK$7) | HK$1.13 | + 523% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,874 (HK$207) | HK$889 | - 77% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨257 (HK$28) | HK$59 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 67% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 67% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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