Cost of living in India compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 71% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| India | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨383 (HK$34) | HK$91 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨358 (HK$32) | HK$48 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨170 (HK$15) | HK$49 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨60 (HK$5.42) | HK$27 | - 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨94 (HK$8) | HK$32 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨45 (HK$4.01) | HK$19 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨271 (HK$24) | HK$67 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨195 (HK$18) | HK$36 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨39 (HK$3.48) | HK$29 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨167 (HK$15) | HK$57 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨965 (HK$87) | HK$387 | - 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨92 (HK$8) | HK$16 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨41 (HK$3.67) | HK$26 | - 86% | |
| Housing | - 88% | |||
| Housing in India is 88% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| India | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨45,094 (HK$4,055) | HK$44,786 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨28,092 (HK$2,526) | HK$34,796 | - 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,594 (HK$503) | HK$1,287 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,703 (HK$2,401) | HK$31,213 | - 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨16,237 (HK$1,460) | HK$19,373 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,587 (HK$412) | HK$1,025 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨748 (HK$67) | HK$174 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨26,773 (HK$2,408) | HK$3,259 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,192 (HK$1,007) | HK$1,032 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨462 (HK$42) | HK$75 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨813 (HK$73) | HK$80 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in India is 49% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| India | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,548 (HK$229) | HK$690 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,614 (HK$235) | HK$356 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,093 (HK$368) | HK$725 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,860 (HK$257) | HK$815 | - 68% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in India is 58% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| India | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,943,820 (HK$174,806) | HK$208,032 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨103 (HK$9) | HK$23 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,421 (HK$128) | HK$486 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 63% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 63% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| India | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨96 (HK$9) | HK$116 | - 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨252 (HK$23) | HK$88 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,179 (HK$106) | HK$600 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨364 (HK$33) | HK$40 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨246 (HK$22) | HK$24 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨277 (HK$25) | HK$68 | - 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨175 (HK$16) | HK$18 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨88 (HK$8) | HK$23 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨306 (HK$28) | HK$136 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 61% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| India | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,435 (HK$129) | HK$306 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨661 (HK$59) | HK$198 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,775 (HK$160) | HK$500 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,158 (HK$194) | HK$1,060 | - 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨578 (HK$52) | HK$152 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨211 (HK$19) | HK$44 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨199 (HK$18) | HK$62 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨46,790 (HK$4,208) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨7 (HK$0.61) | HK$0.99 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,852 (HK$167) | HK$689 | - 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨285 (HK$26) | HK$100 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 74% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 5,627 prices entered by 754 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2025.
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Cost of living in India is 74% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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