- Cost of Living
- India
- Hong Kong
- Comparison
Cost of living in India compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 60% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨388 (HK$44) | HK$91 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨270 (HK$31) | HK$37 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨144 (HK$16) | HK$44 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (HK$5.81) | HK$24 | - 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨71 (HK$8) | HK$36 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨44 (HK$5.03) | HK$28 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨195 (HK$22) | HK$81 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨135 (HK$15) | HK$35 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨24 (HK$2.79) | HK$25 | - 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨118 (HK$14) | HK$14 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨808 (HK$92) | HK$137 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨80 (HK$9) | HK$16 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨31 (HK$3.56) | HK$16 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 85% | |||
| Housing in India is 85% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨31,267 (HK$3,569) | HK$40,862 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,123 (HK$2,411) | HK$30,122 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,476 (HK$511) | HK$1,214 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨23,958 (HK$2,735) | HK$24,825 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨14,886 (HK$1,699) | HK$17,557 | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,787 (HK$432) | HK$685 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨865 (HK$99) | HK$195 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨34,058 (HK$3,888) | HK$5,026 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,550 (HK$1,204) | HK$1,018 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨383 (HK$44) | HK$75 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨547 (HK$62) | HK$70 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in India is 23% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,436 (HK$278) | HK$568 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,794 (HK$319) | HK$312 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,704 (HK$423) | HK$627 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,918 (HK$333) | HK$1,068 | - 69% | |
| 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 | ₨861,553 (HK$98,344) | HK$215,301 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 (HK$9) | HK$15 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,287 (HK$147) | HK$517 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 52% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨117 (HK$13) | HK$56 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨284 (HK$32) | HK$76 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,445 (HK$165) | HK$318 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨240 (HK$27) | HK$43 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨178 (HK$20) | HK$39 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨218 (HK$25) | HK$64 | - 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨139 (HK$16) | HK$14 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨69 (HK$8) | HK$19 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨272 (HK$31) | HK$247 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 44% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,209 (HK$138) | HK$361 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨469 (HK$54) | HK$196 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,762 (HK$201) | HK$856 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,845 (HK$211) | HK$870 | - 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨676 (HK$77) | HK$107 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨188 (HK$21) | HK$44 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨206 (HK$24) | HK$63 | - 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,915 (HK$4,442) | HK$3,478 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨27 (HK$3.08) | HK$0.96 | + 221% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,876 (HK$214) | HK$892 | - 76% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨247 (HK$28) | HK$57 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 68% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 34,998 prices entered by 5,170 different people.
Cost of living in India is 68% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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