Cost of living in Hong Kong vs Tangerang, Indonesia
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| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 75% more expensive than in Tangerang (Indonesia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$78 (Rp 144,509) | Rp 44,112 | + 228% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$38 (Rp 69,975) | Rp 48,526 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$44 (Rp 82,128) | Rp 33,698 | + 144% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$23 (Rp 42,630) | Rp 19,450 | + 119% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$29 (Rp 53,857) | Rp 30,214 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$22 (Rp 40,713) | Rp 18,914 | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$92 (Rp 169,744) | Rp 78,252 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$24 (Rp 44,841) | Rp 46,943 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$17 (Rp 32,011) | Rp 19,878 | + 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$17 (Rp 31,760) | Rp 39,003 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$230 (Rp 424,486) | Rp 368,013 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$15 (Rp 27,219) | Rp 15,238 | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$19 (Rp 34,275) | Rp 13,899 | + 147% | |
| Housing | + 320% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 320% more expensive than in Tangerang (Indonesia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$42,306 (Rp 78,086,218) | Rp 12,560,300 | + 522% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$31,492 (Rp 58,125,882) | Rp 8,631,350 | + 573% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,664 (Rp 3,071,830) | Rp 1,622,390 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$23,566 (Rp 43,496,817) | Rp 6,400,260 | + 580% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,226 (Rp 28,103,242) | Rp 3,534,780 | + 695% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,062 (Rp 1,960,743) | Rp 1,078,720 | + 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$142 (Rp 262,472) | Rp 449,208 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,312 (Rp 9,805,006) | Rp 4,361,840 | + 125% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,366 (Rp 2,522,128) | Rp 3,002,950 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$69 (Rp 126,522) | Rp 42,099 | + 201% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$94 (Rp 173,616) | Rp 70,000 | + 148% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 50% more expensive than in Tangerang (Indonesia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$704 (Rp 1,300,235) | Rp 703,793 | + 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$314 (Rp 580,336) | Rp 486,858 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$728 (Rp 1,343,610) | Rp 903,764 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,295 (Rp 2,389,530) | Rp 920,827 | + 159% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 78% more expensive than in Tangerang (Indonesia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$243,567 (Rp 449,564,384) | Rp 407,577,000 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (Rp 30,522) | Rp 7,850 | + 289% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$613 (Rp 1,131,173) | Rp 610,619 | + 85% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$78 (Rp 144,487) | Rp 43,948 | + 229% | |
| Personal Care | + 171% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 171% more expensive than in Tangerang (Indonesia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$49 (Rp 90,782) | Rp 32,701 | + 178% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$115 (Rp 212,394) | Rp 48,814 | + 335% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$463 (Rp 853,851) | Rp 155,567 | + 449% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$59 (Rp 108,732) | Rp 121,671 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$38 (Rp 70,576) | Rp 28,648 | + 146% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$53 (Rp 97,380) | Rp 41,689 | + 134% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$18 (Rp 33,240) | Rp 21,282 | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$20 (Rp 37,187) | Rp 11,394 | + 226% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$265 (Rp 489,865) | Rp 98,271 | + 398% | |
| Entertainment | + 150% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 150% more expensive than in Tangerang (Indonesia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$381 (Rp 702,355) | Rp 159,599 | + 340% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$190 (Rp 351,042) | Rp 86,453 | + 306% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,027 (Rp 1,895,237) | Rp 590,688 | + 221% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$894 (Rp 1,649,796) | Rp 385,987 | + 327% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$100 (Rp 185,458) | Rp 74,384 | + 149% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 (Rp 84,255) | Rp 41,724 | + 102% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$69 (Rp 127,644) | Rp 78,619 | + 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,416 (Rp 6,305,976) | Rp 6,834,830 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.19 (Rp 2,200) | Rp 2,014 | + 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$893 (Rp 1,647,519) | Rp 441,758 | + 273% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (Rp 114,830) | Rp 20,107 | + 471% | |
| TOTAL | + 155% | |||
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These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least Rp 90,871,639 (HK$49,233) in Hong Kong to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Rp 35,600,000 in Tangerang.
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