Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 177% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 177% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Hong Kong | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$93 (₨924) | ₨337 | + 174% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$44 (₨438) | ₨298 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$47 (₨469) | ₨163 | + 188% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 (₨250) | ₨54 | + 367% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$34 (₨340) | ₨84 | + 307% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$22 (₨222) | ₨40 | + 459% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$131 (₨1,298) | ₨210 | + 518% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$30 (₨300) | ₨152 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$20 (₨197) | ₨29 | + 583% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$18 (₨175) | ₨148 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$143 (₨1,410) | ₨766 | + 84% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$18 (₨174) | ₨87 | + 99% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$15 (₨149) | ₨35 | + 323% | |
| Housing | + 825% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 825% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Hong Kong | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$46,171 (₨456,615) | ₨30,628 | + 1391% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$31,877 (₨315,252) | ₨20,039 | + 1473% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,513 (₨14,964) | ₨4,413 | + 239% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$26,465 (₨261,732) | ₨22,933 | + 1041% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$17,967 (₨177,688) | ₨14,192 | + 1152% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$835 (₨8,259) | ₨3,664 | + 125% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$280 (₨2,768) | ₨511 | + 442% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,518 (₨54,568) | ₨29,285 | + 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,938 (₨19,169) | ₨12,378 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$91 (₨903) | ₨416 | + 117% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$96 (₨954) | ₨319 | + 199% | |
| Clothes | + 88% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 88% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Hong Kong | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$727 (₨7,191) | ₨2,328 | + 209% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$340 (₨3,361) | ₨2,564 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$659 (₨6,513) | ₨3,571 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,297 (₨12,829) | ₨3,002 | + 327% | |
| Transportation | + 176% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 176% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Hong Kong | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$225,372 (₨2,228,843) | ₨986,196 | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$21 (₨207) | ₨108 | + 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$602 (₨5,953) | ₨1,424 | + 318% | |
| Personal Care | + 147% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 147% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Hong Kong | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$57 (₨566) | ₨140 | + 305% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$110 (₨1,087) | ₨303 | + 259% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$407 (₨4,028) | ₨1,443 | + 179% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$83 (₨823) | ₨402 | + 105% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$44 (₨431) | ₨190 | + 127% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$51 (₨501) | ₨248 | + 102% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$13 (₨131) | ₨152 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$22 (₨220) | ₨72 | + 206% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$322 (₨3,188) | ₨374 | + 754% | |
| Entertainment | + 188% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 188% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Hong Kong | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$409 (₨4,042) | ₨1,405 | + 188% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$201 (₨1,985) | ₨592 | + 235% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,780 (₨17,603) | ₨1,517 | + 1060% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$987 (₨9,758) | ₨2,140 | + 356% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$120 (₨1,187) | ₨607 | + 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$47 (₨461) | ₨229 | + 102% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$67 (₨660) | ₨173 | + 281% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,953 (₨39,089) | ₨46,652 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.03 (₨10) | ₨1.29 | + 691% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$775 (₨7,661) | ₨1,540 | + 398% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$61 (₨603) | ₨247 | + 144% | |
| TOTAL | + 314% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 314% more expensive than in India
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