- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 82% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$91 (Rp 163,047) | Rp 65,531 | + 149% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$38 (Rp 68,337) | Rp 49,511 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$49 (Rp 87,853) | Rp 30,885 | + 184% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 (Rp 45,718) | Rp 18,934 | + 141% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$35 (Rp 62,730) | Rp 22,695 | + 176% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$25 (Rp 45,040) | Rp 14,388 | + 213% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$99 (Rp 177,276) | Rp 60,646 | + 192% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$29 (Rp 52,248) | Rp 37,954 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$25 (Rp 44,273) | Rp 18,653 | + 137% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$16 (Rp 28,003) | Rp 31,286 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$162 (Rp 289,651) | Rp 371,771 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$15 (Rp 26,378) | Rp 18,926 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$17 (Rp 30,779) | Rp 15,260 | + 102% | |
| Housing | + 386% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 386% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$42,840 (Rp 76,830,423) | Rp 13,096,300 | + 487% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$29,225 (Rp 52,413,996) | Rp 8,155,000 | + 543% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,242 (Rp 2,227,416) | Rp 887,496 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$27,254 (Rp 48,877,870) | Rp 8,109,370 | + 503% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$18,334 (Rp 32,880,925) | Rp 4,623,080 | + 611% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$713 (Rp 1,279,044) | Rp 667,380 | + 92% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$190 (Rp 339,860) | Rp 252,522 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$4,281 (Rp 7,678,200) | Rp 4,513,470 | + 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$951 (Rp 1,705,224) | Rp 1,628,720 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$86 (Rp 154,964) | Rp 59,625 | + 160% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$71 (Rp 126,821) | Rp 55,089 | + 130% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 54% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$609 (Rp 1,092,364) | Rp 659,239 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$341 (Rp 612,257) | Rp 428,524 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$670 (Rp 1,201,895) | Rp 1,009,670 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,195 (Rp 2,143,286) | Rp 936,471 | + 129% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 60% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$201,343 (Rp 361,096,550) | Rp 479,608,000 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$16 (Rp 27,853) | Rp 8,761 | + 218% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$535 (Rp 959,829) | Rp 382,650 | + 151% | |
| Personal Care | + 164% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 164% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$61 (Rp 109,765) | Rp 24,611 | + 346% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$87 (Rp 156,135) | Rp 90,441 | + 73% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$364 (Rp 653,212) | Rp 332,164 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$63 (Rp 113,391) | Rp 45,296 | + 150% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$43 (Rp 76,970) | Rp 23,390 | + 229% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$49 (Rp 87,133) | Rp 32,514 | + 168% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$15 (Rp 26,608) | Rp 15,188 | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$25 (Rp 45,557) | Rp 12,682 | + 259% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$263 (Rp 471,581) | Rp 81,236 | + 481% | |
| Entertainment | + 132% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 132% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$441 (Rp 791,404) | Rp 211,083 | + 275% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$202 (Rp 361,574) | Rp 99,257 | + 264% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,227 (Rp 2,200,622) | Rp 460,234 | + 378% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$899 (Rp 1,613,031) | Rp 497,062 | + 225% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$123 (Rp 220,916) | Rp 118,309 | + 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$45 (Rp 80,047) | Rp 45,661 | + 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$64 (Rp 113,902) | Rp 54,748 | + 108% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | HK$3,854 (Rp 6,911,522) | Rp 7,809,260 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.13 (Rp 2,023) | Rp 1,846 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$889 (Rp 1,593,656) | Rp 521,125 | + 206% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$59 (Rp 106,057) | Rp 24,789 | + 328% | |
| TOTAL | + 164% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,227 prices entered by 634 different people.
Cost of living in Hong Kong is 164% more expensive than in Indonesia
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