Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 75% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$78 (Rp 145,041) | Rp 48,924 | + 196% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$38 (Rp 70,058) | Rp 55,115 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$44 (Rp 82,082) | Rp 32,165 | + 155% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$23 (Rp 42,696) | Rp 20,667 | + 107% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$29 (Rp 53,940) | Rp 25,337 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$22 (Rp 40,775) | Rp 17,064 | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$92 (Rp 170,005) | Rp 61,721 | + 175% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$24 (Rp 44,910) | Rp 37,576 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$17 (Rp 32,060) | Rp 19,651 | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$17 (Rp 31,809) | Rp 33,333 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$230 (Rp 425,138) | Rp 374,037 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$15 (Rp 27,261) | Rp 18,761 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$19 (Rp 34,328) | Rp 18,326 | + 87% | |
| Housing | + 287% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 287% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$42,306 (Rp 78,206,138) | Rp 19,045,400 | + 311% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$31,492 (Rp 58,215,148) | Rp 10,096,300 | + 477% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,664 (Rp 3,076,548) | Rp 1,245,580 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$23,566 (Rp 43,563,617) | Rp 7,203,760 | + 505% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,226 (Rp 28,146,401) | Rp 4,313,490 | + 553% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,385 (Rp 2,560,145) | Rp 979,539 | + 161% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$142 (Rp 262,875) | Rp 329,516 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,312 (Rp 9,820,064) | Rp 4,258,580 | + 131% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,366 (Rp 2,526,002) | Rp 2,125,490 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$69 (Rp 126,716) | Rp 66,640 | + 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$94 (Rp 173,883) | Rp 68,439 | + 154% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 57% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$704 (Rp 1,302,232) | Rp 680,041 | + 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$314 (Rp 581,227) | Rp 424,371 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$728 (Rp 1,345,673) | Rp 1,071,420 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,295 (Rp 2,393,199) | Rp 1,116,540 | + 114% | |
| Transportation | + 120% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 120% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$243,567 (Rp 450,254,798) | Rp 492,652,000 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (Rp 30,569) | Rp 8,926 | + 242% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$613 (Rp 1,132,910) | Rp 228,023 | + 397% | |
| Personal Care | + 183% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 183% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$49 (Rp 90,921) | Rp 23,270 | + 291% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$132 (Rp 244,666) | Rp 59,151 | + 314% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$463 (Rp 855,162) | Rp 256,292 | + 234% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$59 (Rp 108,899) | Rp 80,956 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$39 (Rp 71,178) | Rp 22,650 | + 214% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$53 (Rp 97,530) | Rp 44,295 | + 120% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$18 (Rp 33,291) | Rp 22,030 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$21 (Rp 38,889) | Rp 12,336 | + 215% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$265 (Rp 490,617) | Rp 89,053 | + 451% | |
| Entertainment | + 128% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 128% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$359 (Rp 664,286) | Rp 176,169 | + 277% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$186 (Rp 343,436) | Rp 105,763 | + 225% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,027 (Rp 1,898,148) | Rp 650,328 | + 192% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$866 (Rp 1,600,821) | Rp 361,319 | + 343% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$101 (Rp 185,861) | Rp 133,391 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 (Rp 84,384) | Rp 36,857 | + 129% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$69 (Rp 127,840) | Rp 48,318 | + 165% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,416 (Rp 6,315,661) | Rp 8,519,630 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.21 (Rp 2,244) | Rp 1,787 | + 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$893 (Rp 1,650,049) | Rp 604,695 | + 173% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (Rp 114,589) | Rp 28,321 | + 305% | |
| TOTAL | + 169% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 169% more expensive than in Indonesia
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