Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Indonesia
Currency:
Food | + 83% | |||
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Food in Hong Kong is 83% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Hong Kong | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$93 (Rp 174,390) | Rp 61,205 | + 185% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$44 (Rp 82,658) | Rp 48,353 | + 71% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$47 (Rp 88,616) | Rp 29,046 | + 205% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 (Rp 47,285) | Rp 21,836 | + 117% | |
12 eggs, large | HK$34 (Rp 64,251) | Rp 22,834 | + 181% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$22 (Rp 41,938) | Rp 14,630 | + 187% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$131 (Rp 245,090) | Rp 66,405 | + 269% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$30 (Rp 56,561) | Rp 43,134 | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$20 (Rp 37,277) | Rp 18,263 | + 104% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$18 (Rp 33,127) | Rp 34,771 | - 5% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$143 (Rp 266,285) | Rp 406,659 | - 35% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | HK$18 (Rp 32,808) | Rp 17,291 | + 90% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$15 (Rp 28,205) | Rp 16,247 | + 74% | |
Housing | + 484% | |||
Housing in Hong Kong is 484% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Hong Kong | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$46,171 (Rp 86,205,751) | Rp 13,044,000 | + 561% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$31,877 (Rp 59,517,519) | Rp 6,448,100 | + 823% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,513 (Rp 2,825,192) | Rp 801,210 | + 253% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$26,465 (Rp 49,413,184) | Rp 6,665,800 | + 641% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$17,967 (Rp 33,546,252) | Rp 3,107,490 | + 980% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$835 (Rp 1,559,154) | Rp 505,106 | + 209% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$280 (Rp 522,568) | Rp 237,062 | + 120% | |
40” flat screen tv | HK$5,518 (Rp 10,302,005) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 189% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,938 (Rp 3,618,931) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 193% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$91 (Rp 170,563) | Rp 57,323 | + 198% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$96 (Rp 180,057) | Rp 95,242 | + 89% | |
Clothes | + 53% | |||
Clothes in Hong Kong is 53% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Hong Kong | Indonesia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$727 (Rp 1,357,532) | Rp 648,513 | + 109% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$340 (Rp 634,489) | Rp 480,172 | + 32% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$659 (Rp 1,229,696) | Rp 1,195,760 | + 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,297 (Rp 2,422,068) | Rp 1,102,700 | + 120% | |
Transportation | + 100% | |||
Transportation in Hong Kong is 100% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Hong Kong | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$225,372 (Rp 420,790,548) | Rp 417,700,000 | + 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$21 (Rp 39,080) | Rp 9,337 | + 319% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | HK$602 (Rp 1,123,960) | Rp 419,026 | + 168% | |
Personal Care | + 181% | |||
Personal Care in Hong Kong is 181% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Hong Kong | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$57 (Rp 106,936) | Rp 19,709 | + 443% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$110 (Rp 205,216) | Rp 89,583 | + 129% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$407 (Rp 760,404) | Rp 204,790 | + 271% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$83 (Rp 155,398) | Rp 108,192 | + 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$44 (Rp 81,279) | Rp 22,334 | + 264% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$51 (Rp 94,635) | Rp 30,094 | + 214% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$13 (Rp 24,725) | Rp 22,886 | + 8% | |
Tube of toothpaste | HK$22 (Rp 41,483) | Rp 11,284 | + 268% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$322 (Rp 601,945) | Rp 119,565 | + 403% | |
Entertainment | + 103% | |||
Entertainment in Hong Kong is 103% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Hong Kong | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$409 (Rp 763,154) | Rp 261,585 | + 192% | |
2 tickets to the movies | HK$201 (Rp 374,847) | Rp 99,216 | + 278% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,780 (Rp 3,323,389) | Rp 251,127 | + 1223% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$987 (Rp 1,842,263) | Rp 573,242 | + 221% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$120 (Rp 224,117) | Rp 159,890 | + 40% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$47 (Rp 87,111) | Rp 39,869 | + 118% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$67 (Rp 124,691) | Rp 65,361 | + 91% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,953 (Rp 7,379,761) | Rp 10,724,300 | - 31% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.03 (Rp 1,929) | Rp 2,093 | - 8% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$775 (Rp 1,446,422) | Rp 509,555 | + 184% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$61 (Rp 113,854) | Rp 32,683 | + 248% | |
TOTAL | + 192% |
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 972 prices entered by 118 different people.
Cost of living in Hong Kong is 192% more expensive than in Indonesia
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