Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 85% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 85% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Hong Kong | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$87 (Rp 164,731) | Rp 45,378 | + 263% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$46 (Rp 86,469) | Rp 54,330 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$43 (Rp 80,617) | Rp 27,591 | + 192% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$22 (Rp 41,984) | Rp 19,722 | + 113% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$32 (Rp 59,766) | Rp 26,707 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$28 (Rp 52,744) | Rp 18,501 | + 185% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$93 (Rp 176,589) | Rp 56,542 | + 212% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$32 (Rp 60,794) | Rp 42,973 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$24 (Rp 45,209) | Rp 22,558 | + 100% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$14 (Rp 25,737) | Rp 34,959 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$151 (Rp 286,562) | Rp 337,317 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$20 (Rp 38,386) | Rp 20,426 | + 88% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$21 (Rp 38,951) | Rp 17,971 | + 117% | |
| Housing | + 362% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 362% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Hong Kong | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$47,547 (Rp 90,114,013) | Rp 17,746,200 | + 408% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$30,601 (Rp 57,997,584) | Rp 9,563,600 | + 506% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,595 (Rp 3,023,461) | Rp 496,641 | + 509% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$27,035 (Rp 51,239,592) | Rp 7,338,660 | + 598% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,335 (Rp 29,063,137) | Rp 4,109,450 | + 607% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$481 (Rp 910,819) | Rp 1,211,340 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$152 (Rp 287,794) | Rp 400,530 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,571 (Rp 10,558,100) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 160% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,720 (Rp 3,259,385) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 140% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$86 (Rp 162,203) | Rp 43,866 | + 270% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$95 (Rp 180,625) | Rp 71,573 | + 152% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 26% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Hong Kong | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$411 (Rp 778,624) | Rp 624,572 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$364 (Rp 690,738) | Rp 439,901 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$441 (Rp 835,999) | Rp 1,223,050 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$500 (Rp 947,639) | Rp 1,298,040 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | + 150% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 150% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Hong Kong | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$343,002 (Rp 650,084,057) | Rp 535,705,000 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$22 (Rp 41,879) | Rp 11,904 | + 252% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$488 (Rp 925,468) | Rp 150,291 | + 516% | |
| Personal Care | + 82% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 82% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Hong Kong | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$48 (Rp 90,973) | Rp 36,367 | + 150% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$40 (Rp 75,811) | Rp 60,467 | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$300 (Rp 568,583) | Rp 313,421 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$66 (Rp 125,781) | Rp 130,123 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$34 (Rp 65,282) | Rp 19,595 | + 233% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$30 (Rp 56,858) | Rp 34,558 | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$15 (Rp 27,567) | Rp 30,035 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$25 (Rp 47,438) | Rp 15,580 | + 204% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$91 (Rp 173,346) | Rp 88,350 | + 96% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 78% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Hong Kong | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$251 (Rp 475,453) | Rp 216,012 | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$219 (Rp 414,770) | Rp 104,481 | + 297% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$450 (Rp 852,788) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$843 (Rp 1,597,693) | Rp 383,761 | + 316% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$145 (Rp 274,770) | Rp 162,937 | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 (Rp 86,765) | Rp 36,298 | + 139% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$51 (Rp 95,882) | Rp 40,791 | + 135% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,000 (Rp 5,685,833) | Rp 12,194,000 | - 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,029 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$861 (Rp 1,630,995) | Rp 496,553 | + 228% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$71 (Rp 135,503) | Rp 35,528 | + 281% | |
| TOTAL | + 170% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 961 prices entered by 185 different people.
Cost of living in Hong Kong is 170% more expensive than in Indonesia
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