Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 128% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 128% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Hong Kong | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$76 (₨835) | ₨412 | + 102% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$50 (₨546) | ₨355 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$39 (₨426) | ₨177 | + 140% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 (₨273) | ₨62 | + 338% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$30 (₨334) | ₨101 | + 229% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$25 (₨272) | ₨43 | + 537% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$96 (₨1,053) | ₨269 | + 291% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$30 (₨334) | ₨198 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$20 (₨218) | ₨40 | + 440% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$18 (₨202) | ₨179 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$127 (₨1,395) | ₨977 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$16 (₨178) | ₨94 | + 90% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$19 (₨207) | ₨44 | + 367% | |
| Housing | + 466% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 466% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Hong Kong | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$39,114 (₨430,574) | ₨44,844 | + 860% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$27,315 (₨300,685) | ₨30,360 | + 890% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,456 (₨16,023) | ₨5,103 | + 214% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$19,055 (₨209,761) | ₨30,927 | + 578% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$13,392 (₨147,422) | ₨19,243 | + 666% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,025 (₨11,285) | ₨6,210 | + 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$187 (₨2,058) | ₨771 | + 167% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$3,504 (₨38,575) | ₨27,217 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,032 (₨11,365) | ₨11,683 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$104 (₨1,142) | ₨504 | + 126% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$80 (₨882) | ₨1,096 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 87% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 87% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Hong Kong | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$609 (₨6,699) | ₨2,570 | + 161% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$306 (₨3,371) | ₨2,685 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$705 (₨7,762) | ₨4,220 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,097 (₨12,079) | ₨3,047 | + 296% | |
| Transportation | + 166% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 166% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Hong Kong | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$287,719 (₨3,167,255) | ₨1,836,560 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$24 (₨268) | ₨104 | + 157% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$552 (₨6,077) | ₨1,541 | + 294% | |
| Personal Care | + 161% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 161% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Hong Kong | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$116 (₨1,277) | ₨107 | + 1098% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$88 (₨969) | ₨299 | + 224% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$493 (₨5,424) | ₨1,117 | + 386% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$40 (₨440) | ₨374 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$24 (₨261) | ₨235 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$68 (₨746) | ₨274 | + 173% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$19 (₨208) | ₨181 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$23 (₨251) | ₨96 | + 162% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$176 (₨1,942) | ₨319 | + 509% | |
| Entertainment | + 118% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 118% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Hong Kong | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$312 (₨3,437) | ₨1,483 | + 132% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$199 (₨2,191) | ₨618 | + 255% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$500 (₨5,505) | ₨1,571 | + 250% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$554 (₨6,102) | ₨2,160 | + 183% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$152 (₨1,671) | ₨907 | + 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$40 (₨440) | ₨236 | + 86% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$60 (₨664) | ₨194 | + 243% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨41,395 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$0.99 (₨11) | ₨5.89 | + 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$634 (₨6,982) | ₨1,826 | + 282% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$102 (₨1,122) | ₨280 | + 300% | |
| TOTAL | + 217% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 217% more expensive than in India
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