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 | ₨377 (HK$40) | HK$78 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨294 (HK$31) | HK$38 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨142 (HK$15) | HK$44 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (HK$5.57) | HK$23 | - 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨73 (HK$8) | HK$29 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨36 (HK$3.84) | HK$22 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨227 (HK$24) | HK$92 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨139 (HK$15) | HK$24 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 (HK$3.28) | HK$17 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨132 (HK$14) | HK$17 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨772 (HK$82) | HK$230 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨86 (HK$9) | HK$15 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨36 (HK$3.82) | HK$19 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 88% | |||
| Housing in India is 88% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨33,314 (HK$3,539) | HK$42,306 | - 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨19,892 (HK$2,113) | HK$31,492 | - 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,541 (HK$482) | HK$1,664 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨19,031 (HK$2,022) | HK$23,566 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨12,492 (HK$1,327) | HK$15,226 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,334 (HK$354) | HK$1,385 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨676 (HK$72) | HK$142 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,555 (HK$3,140) | HK$5,312 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,444 (HK$1,110) | HK$1,366 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨411 (HK$44) | HK$69 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨211 (HK$22) | HK$94 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in India is 41% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,314 (HK$246) | HK$704 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,579 (HK$274) | HK$314 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,601 (HK$383) | HK$728 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,719 (HK$289) | HK$1,295 | - 78% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in India is 66% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨918,724 (HK$97,602) | HK$243,567 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨80 (HK$8) | HK$17 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,156 (HK$123) | HK$613 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 66% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 66% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨100 (HK$11) | HK$49 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨212 (HK$23) | HK$132 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨624 (HK$66) | HK$463 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨316 (HK$34) | HK$59 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨161 (HK$17) | HK$39 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨254 (HK$27) | HK$53 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨140 (HK$15) | HK$18 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨68 (HK$7) | HK$21 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨239 (HK$25) | HK$265 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 65% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 65% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,195 (HK$127) | HK$359 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨471 (HK$50) | HK$186 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,633 (HK$174) | HK$1,027 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,629 (HK$173) | HK$866 | - 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨568 (HK$60) | HK$101 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨193 (HK$21) | HK$46 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨189 (HK$20) | HK$69 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨36,202 (HK$3,846) | HK$3,416 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨5.27 (HK$0.56) | HK$1.21 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,589 (HK$169) | HK$893 | - 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨271 (HK$29) | HK$62 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 75% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in India is 75% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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