- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 83% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$90 (Rp 168,786) | Rp 66,106 | + 155% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$37 (Rp 70,222) | Rp 50,634 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$46 (Rp 86,587) | Rp 30,568 | + 183% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$26 (Rp 48,767) | Rp 19,074 | + 156% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$32 (Rp 60,141) | Rp 24,685 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$23 (Rp 43,620) | Rp 16,247 | + 168% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$88 (Rp 165,827) | Rp 66,045 | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$34 (Rp 63,464) | Rp 37,044 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$26 (Rp 48,846) | Rp 18,542 | + 163% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$15 (Rp 28,113) | Rp 32,310 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$150 (Rp 281,617) | Rp 368,198 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$15 (Rp 28,700) | Rp 19,117 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$18 (Rp 32,895) | Rp 16,216 | + 103% | |
| Housing | + 389% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 389% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$42,537 (Rp 79,767,600) | Rp 12,242,600 | + 552% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$29,798 (Rp 55,878,351) | Rp 9,677,710 | + 477% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,272 (Rp 2,386,187) | Rp 910,541 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$26,010 (Rp 48,775,391) | Rp 8,553,620 | + 470% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$17,671 (Rp 33,138,079) | Rp 4,943,740 | + 570% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$674 (Rp 1,264,309) | Rp 619,505 | + 104% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$200 (Rp 374,248) | Rp 287,299 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$4,596 (Rp 8,619,640) | Rp 4,810,710 | + 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,128 (Rp 2,115,867) | Rp 1,787,010 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$75 (Rp 140,737) | Rp 58,356 | + 141% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$70 (Rp 131,085) | Rp 56,285 | + 133% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 73% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$588 (Rp 1,102,946) | Rp 615,926 | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$356 (Rp 666,915) | Rp 397,678 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$625 (Rp 1,172,507) | Rp 985,125 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,173 (Rp 2,199,316) | Rp 811,453 | + 171% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 68% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$204,266 (Rp 383,053,853) | Rp 469,436,000 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$15 (Rp 28,260) | Rp 8,898 | + 218% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$529 (Rp 991,650) | Rp 381,291 | + 160% | |
| Personal Care | + 162% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 162% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$59 (Rp 111,431) | Rp 24,249 | + 360% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$87 (Rp 163,259) | Rp 88,999 | + 83% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$343 (Rp 643,360) | Rp 343,185 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$50 (Rp 93,696) | Rp 45,191 | + 107% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$43 (Rp 80,446) | Rp 23,113 | + 248% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$49 (Rp 91,951) | Rp 34,430 | + 167% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$13 (Rp 24,659) | Rp 14,080 | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$25 (Rp 47,716) | Rp 13,066 | + 265% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$277 (Rp 519,917) | Rp 92,997 | + 459% | |
| Entertainment | + 132% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 132% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$381 (Rp 713,578) | Rp 216,823 | + 229% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$196 (Rp 368,003) | Rp 100,274 | + 267% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$807 (Rp 1,513,307) | Rp 375,594 | + 303% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$861 (Rp 1,613,861) | Rp 505,534 | + 219% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$118 (Rp 221,816) | Rp 133,066 | + 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$44 (Rp 82,851) | Rp 46,363 | + 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$64 (Rp 119,310) | Rp 56,412 | + 111% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | HK$3,242 (Rp 6,080,543) | Rp 7,752,910 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.33 (Rp 2,487) | Rp 1,617 | + 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$901 (Rp 1,689,498) | Rp 565,576 | + 199% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$58 (Rp 108,559) | Rp 24,489 | + 343% | |
| TOTAL | + 170% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1875.270
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,456 prices entered by 678 different people.
Cost of living in Hong Kong is 170% more expensive than in Indonesia
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