Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 136% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 136% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$92 (₨851) | ₨388 | + 119% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$41 (₨379) | ₨280 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$39 (₨356) | ₨141 | + 153% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 (₨228) | ₨52 | + 334% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$28 (₨255) | ₨72 | + 253% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$18 (₨167) | ₨37 | + 352% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$85 (₨782) | ₨214 | + 266% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$19 (₨179) | ₨140 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$15 (₨142) | ₨28 | + 403% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$15 (₨136) | ₨127 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$184 (₨1,694) | ₨825 | + 105% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$17 (₨154) | ₨84 | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$17 (₨153) | ₨35 | + 333% | |
| Housing | + 679% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 679% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$45,796 (₨422,742) | ₨31,240 | + 1253% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$31,334 (₨289,247) | ₨20,049 | + 1343% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,186 (₨10,951) | ₨4,200 | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$26,161 (₨241,492) | ₨23,452 | + 930% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$17,015 (₨157,063) | ₨13,724 | + 1044% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$705 (₨6,507) | ₨3,236 | + 101% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$190 (₨1,752) | ₨743 | + 136% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$3,895 (₨35,958) | ₨30,584 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$744 (₨6,870) | ₨10,522 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$79 (₨727) | ₨379 | + 92% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$81 (₨750) | ₨325 | + 130% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 45% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$559 (₨5,162) | ₨2,357 | + 119% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$294 (₨2,714) | ₨2,578 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$810 (₨7,477) | ₨3,785 | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,065 (₨9,830) | ₨2,828 | + 248% | |
| Transportation | + 145% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 145% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$201,611 (₨1,861,080) | ₨934,597 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (₨157) | ₨76 | + 107% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$477 (₨4,400) | ₨1,219 | + 261% | |
| Personal Care | + 133% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 133% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$67 (₨620) | ₨106 | + 485% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$87 (₨807) | ₨211 | + 283% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$377 (₨3,477) | ₨975 | + 257% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$45 (₨416) | ₨248 | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$37 (₨343) | ₨173 | + 99% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$54 (₨501) | ₨242 | + 107% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$12 (₨108) | ₨152 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$21 (₨189) | ₨69 | + 173% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$253 (₨2,334) | ₨243 | + 861% | |
| Entertainment | + 178% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 178% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$379 (₨3,500) | ₨1,179 | + 197% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$215 (₨1,986) | ₨467 | + 325% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,036 (₨9,562) | ₨1,718 | + 457% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$1,019 (₨9,404) | ₨1,945 | + 383% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$111 (₨1,028) | ₨686 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$41 (₨376) | ₨220 | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$59 (₨542) | ₨226 | + 140% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,834 (₨35,392) | ₨33,881 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.02 (₨9) | ₨3.67 | + 157% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$830 (₨7,663) | ₨1,918 | + 300% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$59 (₨547) | ₨245 | + 124% | |
| TOTAL | + 260% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 260% more expensive than in India
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