Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 61% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$91 (Rp 161,308) | Rp 62,389 | + 159% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$41 (Rp 72,497) | Rp 50,984 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$37 (Rp 65,841) | Rp 28,698 | + 129% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 (Rp 43,460) | Rp 18,889 | + 130% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$30 (Rp 53,400) | Rp 25,674 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$18 (Rp 31,674) | Rp 15,384 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$85 (Rp 149,312) | Rp 69,458 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$19 (Rp 34,042) | Rp 39,153 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$16 (Rp 27,605) | Rp 19,538 | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$14 (Rp 24,328) | Rp 30,210 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$174 (Rp 306,290) | Rp 433,415 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$17 (Rp 29,388) | Rp 15,764 | + 86% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$17 (Rp 30,188) | Rp 14,528 | + 108% | |
| Housing | + 396% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 396% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$45,934 (Rp 80,982,397) | Rp 13,652,300 | + 493% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$31,334 (Rp 55,242,349) | Rp 7,261,930 | + 661% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,186 (Rp 2,091,506) | Rp 1,073,920 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$26,161 (Rp 46,121,619) | Rp 6,550,380 | + 604% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$17,015 (Rp 29,996,824) | Rp 3,577,050 | + 739% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$705 (Rp 1,242,823) | Rp 660,848 | + 88% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$190 (Rp 334,634) | Rp 281,571 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$3,895 (Rp 6,867,521) | Rp 3,961,170 | + 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$744 (Rp 1,312,012) | Rp 1,567,420 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$79 (Rp 138,786) | Rp 52,955 | + 162% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$81 (Rp 143,157) | Rp 55,185 | + 159% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 20% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$559 (Rp 985,902) | Rp 658,752 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$294 (Rp 518,315) | Rp 531,171 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$810 (Rp 1,428,013) | Rp 1,095,930 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,065 (Rp 1,877,353) | Rp 911,737 | + 106% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 64% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$201,611 (Rp 355,441,186) | Rp 432,423,000 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (Rp 30,006) | Rp 9,131 | + 229% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$477 (Rp 840,419) | Rp 360,956 | + 133% | |
| Personal Care | + 134% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 134% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$67 (Rp 118,421) | Rp 32,065 | + 269% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$87 (Rp 154,094) | Rp 138,988 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$377 (Rp 664,092) | Rp 257,547 | + 158% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$45 (Rp 79,516) | Rp 41,237 | + 93% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$37 (Rp 65,565) | Rp 24,297 | + 170% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$54 (Rp 95,623) | Rp 30,182 | + 217% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$12 (Rp 20,554) | Rp 19,131 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$21 (Rp 36,154) | Rp 14,080 | + 157% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$253 (Rp 445,816) | Rp 66,998 | + 565% | |
| Entertainment | + 142% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 142% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$379 (Rp 668,408) | Rp 184,609 | + 262% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$215 (Rp 379,254) | Rp 105,675 | + 259% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,036 (Rp 1,826,297) | Rp 359,301 | + 408% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$1,019 (Rp 1,796,132) | Rp 433,102 | + 315% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$111 (Rp 196,304) | Rp 128,455 | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$41 (Rp 71,869) | Rp 46,128 | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$59 (Rp 103,602) | Rp 51,877 | + 100% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,834 (Rp 6,759,467) | Rp 6,699,010 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.02 (Rp 1,799) | Rp 1,406 | + 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$830 (Rp 1,463,559) | Rp 572,358 | + 156% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$59 (Rp 104,494) | Rp 24,250 | + 331% | |
| TOTAL | + 158% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,314 prices entered by 394 different people.
Cost of living in Hong Kong is 158% more expensive than in Indonesia
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