Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 148% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 148% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$78 (₨743) | ₨370 | + 101% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$38 (₨359) | ₨294 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$44 (₨420) | ₨143 | + 195% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$23 (₨219) | ₨52 | + 318% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$29 (₨276) | ₨73 | + 277% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$22 (₨209) | ₨36 | + 477% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$92 (₨871) | ₨227 | + 283% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$24 (₨230) | ₨140 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$17 (₨164) | ₨31 | + 433% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$17 (₨163) | ₨132 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$230 (₨2,178) | ₨773 | + 182% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$15 (₨140) | ₨85 | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$19 (₨176) | ₨36 | + 389% | |
| Housing | + 722% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 722% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$42,306 (₨400,582) | ₨33,366 | + 1101% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$31,492 (₨298,185) | ₨19,918 | + 1397% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,664 (₨15,758) | ₨4,363 | + 261% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$23,566 (₨223,138) | ₨19,026 | + 1073% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,226 (₨144,169) | ₨12,499 | + 1053% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,385 (₨13,113) | ₨3,334 | + 293% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$142 (₨1,346) | ₨676 | + 99% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,312 (₨50,300) | ₨29,555 | + 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,366 (₨12,939) | ₨10,444 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$69 (₨649) | ₨411 | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$94 (₨891) | ₨211 | + 322% | |
| Clothes | + 71% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 71% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$704 (₨6,670) | ₨2,314 | + 188% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$314 (₨2,977) | ₨2,579 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$728 (₨6,893) | ₨3,601 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,295 (₨12,258) | ₨2,719 | + 351% | |
| Transportation | + 198% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 198% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$243,567 (₨2,306,263) | ₨918,724 | + 151% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (₨157) | ₨80 | + 96% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$613 (₨5,803) | ₨1,164 | + 399% | |
| Personal Care | + 192% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 192% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$49 (₨466) | ₨100 | + 364% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$132 (₨1,253) | ₨212 | + 490% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$463 (₨4,380) | ₨624 | + 602% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$59 (₨558) | ₨316 | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$39 (₨365) | ₨161 | + 126% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$53 (₨500) | ₨254 | + 96% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$18 (₨171) | ₨140 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$21 (₨199) | ₨68 | + 191% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$265 (₨2,513) | ₨239 | + 950% | |
| Entertainment | + 185% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 185% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$359 (₨3,403) | ₨1,175 | + 189% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$186 (₨1,759) | ₨473 | + 272% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,027 (₨9,723) | ₨1,631 | + 496% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$866 (₨8,200) | ₨1,624 | + 405% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$101 (₨952) | ₨568 | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 (₨432) | ₨193 | + 124% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$69 (₨655) | ₨191 | + 243% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,416 (₨32,350) | ₨36,202 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.21 (₨11) | ₨5.27 | + 118% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$893 (₨8,452) | ₨1,577 | + 436% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (₨587) | ₨271 | + 116% | |
| TOTAL | + 302% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,252 prices entered by 2,247 different people.
Cost of living in Hong Kong is 302% more expensive than in India
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