- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 159% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 159% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$91 (₨824) | ₨394 | + 109% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$38 (₨345) | ₨261 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$49 (₨444) | ₨142 | + 212% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 (₨231) | ₨51 | + 349% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$35 (₨317) | ₨71 | + 345% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$25 (₨228) | ₨38 | + 499% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$99 (₨896) | ₨200 | + 348% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$29 (₨264) | ₨138 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$25 (₨224) | ₨25 | + 808% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$16 (₨142) | ₨122 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$162 (₨1,464) | ₨834 | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$15 (₨133) | ₨82 | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$17 (₨156) | ₨33 | + 375% | |
| Housing | + 606% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 606% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$42,840 (₨388,354) | ₨30,620 | + 1168% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$29,225 (₨264,936) | ₨20,629 | + 1184% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,242 (₨11,259) | ₨4,565 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$27,254 (₨247,062) | ₨24,219 | + 920% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$18,334 (₨166,203) | ₨14,731 | + 1028% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$713 (₨6,465) | ₨3,655 | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$190 (₨1,718) | ₨806 | + 113% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$4,281 (₨38,811) | ₨33,843 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$951 (₨8,619) | ₨10,526 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$86 (₨783) | ₨394 | + 99% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$71 (₨641) | ₨582 | + 10% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 52% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$609 (₨5,522) | ₨2,434 | + 127% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$341 (₨3,095) | ₨2,723 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$670 (₨6,075) | ₨3,796 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,195 (₨10,834) | ₨2,944 | + 268% | |
| Transportation | + 144% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 144% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$201,343 (₨1,825,230) | ₨877,887 | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$16 (₨141) | ₨78 | + 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$535 (₨4,852) | ₨1,376 | + 253% | |
| Personal Care | + 132% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 132% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$61 (₨555) | ₨128 | + 333% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$87 (₨789) | ₨275 | + 187% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$364 (₨3,302) | ₨1,366 | + 142% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$63 (₨573) | ₨254 | + 126% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$43 (₨389) | ₨178 | + 119% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$49 (₨440) | ₨228 | + 93% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$15 (₨134) | ₨133 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$25 (₨230) | ₨72 | + 222% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$263 (₨2,384) | ₨275 | + 768% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 33% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$441 (₨4,000) | ₨1,195 | + 235% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$202 (₨1,828) | ₨473 | + 286% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,227 (₨11,123) | ₨1,906 | + 484% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$899 (₨8,153) | ₨1,985 | + 311% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$123 (₨1,117) | ₨593 | + 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$45 (₨405) | ₨227 | + 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$64 (₨576) | ₨206 | + 179% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | HK$3,854 (₨34,936) | ₨38,148 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.13 (₨10) | ₨64 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$889 (₨8,055) | ₨1,870 | + 331% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$59 (₨536) | ₨257 | + 109% | |
| TOTAL | + 202% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 202% more expensive than in India
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