Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 154% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 154% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Hong Kong | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$87 (₨914) | ₨374 | + 144% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$46 (₨480) | ₨336 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$43 (₨447) | ₨165 | + 171% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$22 (₨233) | ₨58 | + 302% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$32 (₨332) | ₨92 | + 261% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$28 (₨293) | ₨39 | + 658% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$93 (₨980) | ₨241 | + 306% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$32 (₨337) | ₨155 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$24 (₨251) | ₨31 | + 710% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$14 (₨143) | ₨170 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$151 (₨1,590) | ₨779 | + 104% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$20 (₨213) | ₨91 | + 134% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$21 (₨216) | ₨37 | + 476% | |
| Housing | + 698% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 698% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Hong Kong | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$47,547 (₨499,902) | ₨40,384 | + 1138% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$30,601 (₨321,738) | ₨24,853 | + 1195% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,595 (₨16,772) | ₨5,760 | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$27,035 (₨284,248) | ₨25,064 | + 1034% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,335 (₨161,226) | ₨15,060 | + 971% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$481 (₨5,053) | ₨6,534 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$152 (₨1,597) | ₨659 | + 142% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,571 (₨58,570) | ₨31,167 | + 88% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,720 (₨18,081) | ₨12,189 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$86 (₨900) | ₨543 | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$95 (₨1,002) | ₨426 | + 135% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 42% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Hong Kong | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$411 (₨4,319) | ₨2,468 | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$364 (₨3,832) | ₨2,797 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$441 (₨4,638) | ₨4,303 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$500 (₨5,257) | ₨3,087 | + 70% | |
| Transportation | + 199% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 199% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Hong Kong | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$343,002 (₨3,606,301) | ₨1,248,440 | + 189% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$22 (₨232) | ₨104 | + 123% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$488 (₨5,134) | ₨1,105 | + 365% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 78% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Hong Kong | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$48 (₨505) | ₨144 | + 250% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$40 (₨421) | ₨241 | + 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$300 (₨3,154) | ₨878 | + 259% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$66 (₨698) | ₨413 | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$34 (₨362) | ₨226 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$30 (₨315) | ₨274 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$15 (₨153) | ₨170 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$25 (₨263) | ₨96 | + 175% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$91 (₨962) | ₨309 | + 211% | |
| Entertainment | + 116% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 116% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Hong Kong | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$251 (₨2,638) | ₨1,449 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$219 (₨2,301) | ₨607 | + 279% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$450 (₨4,731) | ₨1,419 | + 233% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$843 (₨8,863) | ₨1,942 | + 357% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$145 (₨1,524) | ₨733 | + 108% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 (₨481) | ₨229 | + 111% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$51 (₨532) | ₨181 | + 194% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,000 (₨31,542) | ₨50,214 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.43 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$861 (₨9,048) | ₨1,578 | + 473% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$71 (₨752) | ₨265 | + 184% | |
| TOTAL | + 260% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 260% more expensive than in India
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