- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 151% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 151% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$91 (₨826) | ₨419 | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$37 (₨340) | ₨266 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$46 (₨420) | ₨142 | + 196% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$26 (₨237) | ₨52 | + 359% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$32 (₨292) | ₨72 | + 307% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$23 (₨212) | ₨40 | + 428% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$88 (₨805) | ₨201 | + 300% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$34 (₨308) | ₨139 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$26 (₨237) | ₨25 | + 861% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$15 (₨136) | ₨121 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$150 (₨1,367) | ₨837 | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$15 (₨139) | ₨82 | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$18 (₨160) | ₨33 | + 390% | |
| Housing | + 611% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 611% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$42,706 (₨388,844) | ₨30,886 | + 1159% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$29,973 (₨272,909) | ₨21,264 | + 1183% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,272 (₨11,586) | ₨4,370 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$26,521 (₨241,479) | ₨25,177 | + 859% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$17,858 (₨162,595) | ₨15,745 | + 933% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$674 (₨6,139) | ₨3,860 | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$197 (₨1,798) | ₨844 | + 113% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$4,596 (₨41,851) | ₨33,556 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,128 (₨10,273) | ₨10,558 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$75 (₨683) | ₨379 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$69 (₨631) | ₨539 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 52% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$588 (₨5,355) | ₨2,407 | + 122% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$356 (₨3,238) | ₨2,705 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$625 (₨5,693) | ₨3,736 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,173 (₨10,678) | ₨2,935 | + 264% | |
| 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$204,266 (₨1,859,856) | ₨879,190 | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$15 (₨137) | ₨78 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$519 (₨4,724) | ₨1,326 | + 256% | |
| Personal Care | + 120% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 120% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$59 (₨541) | ₨135 | + 300% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$87 (₨793) | ₨284 | + 179% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$343 (₨3,124) | ₨1,544 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$50 (₨455) | ₨254 | + 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$43 (₨391) | ₨178 | + 120% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$49 (₨446) | ₨228 | + 96% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$13 (₨120) | ₨132 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$25 (₨232) | ₨71 | + 227% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$277 (₨2,524) | ₨280 | + 801% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 40% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$381 (₨3,465) | ₨1,195 | + 190% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$196 (₨1,787) | ₨470 | + 280% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$807 (₨7,348) | ₨1,961 | + 275% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$861 (₨7,836) | ₨1,802 | + 335% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$118 (₨1,077) | ₨635 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$44 (₨402) | ₨196 | + 106% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$64 (₨579) | ₨206 | + 181% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | HK$4,468 (₨40,681) | ₨38,498 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.33 (₨12) | ₨59 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$901 (₨8,203) | ₨1,864 | + 340% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$58 (₨527) | ₨248 | + 112% | |
| TOTAL | + 205% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 205% more expensive than in India
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