Cost of living in Hong Kong is 163% more expensive than in Tangerang (Indonesia)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,463 prices entered by 162 different people.
| Food in Hong Kong is 83% more expensive than in Tangerang (Indonesia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | Tangerang (Indonesia) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| HK$79 (Rp 147,705) | Rp 44,112 | 235% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| HK$38 (Rp 71,432) | Rp 48,526 | 47% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| HK$46 (Rp 87,462) | Rp 33,698 | 160% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| HK$24 (Rp 44,635) | Rp 19,450 | 129% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| HK$30 (Rp 55,779) | Rp 30,214 | 85% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| HK$24 (Rp 44,428) | Rp 18,914 | 135% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| HK$94 (Rp 176,879) | Rp 78,252 | 126% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| HK$27 (Rp 51,320) | Rp 46,943 | 9% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| HK$18 (Rp 33,699) | Rp 19,878 | 70% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| HK$18 (Rp 33,664) | Rp 39,003 | 14% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| HK$229 (Rp 431,308) | Rp 368,013 | 17% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| HK$16 (Rp 29,336) | Rp 15,238 | 93% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| HK$19 (Rp 36,439) | Rp 13,899 | 162% |
| Housing in Hong Kong is 330% more expensive than in Tangerang (Indonesia) | ||
| Hong Kong | Tangerang (Indonesia) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| HK$42,706 (Rp 80,325,605) | Rp 12,560,300 | 540% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| HK$30,628 (Rp 57,609,365) | Rp 8,631,350 | 567% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| HK$1,785 (Rp 3,357,197) | Rp 1,622,390 | 107% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| HK$22,986 (Rp 43,234,438) | Rp 6,400,260 | 576% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| HK$15,433 (Rp 29,027,289) | Rp 3,534,780 | 721% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| HK$1,098 (Rp 2,065,080) | Rp 1,078,720 | 91% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| HK$144 (Rp 271,360) | Rp 449,208 | 40% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| HK$5,260 (Rp 9,893,072) | Rp 4,361,840 | 127% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| HK$1,238 (Rp 2,328,917) | Rp 3,002,950 | 22% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| HK$70 (Rp 130,790) | Rp 42,099 | 211% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| HK$93 (Rp 174,549) | Rp 70,000 | 149% |
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 54% more expensive than in Tangerang (Indonesia) | ||
| Hong Kong | Tangerang (Indonesia) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| HK$745 (Rp 1,400,760) | Rp 703,793 | 99% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| HK$309 (Rp 581,548) | Rp 486,858 | 19% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| HK$724 (Rp 1,362,474) | Rp 903,764 | 51% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| HK$1,276 (Rp 2,399,338) | Rp 920,827 | 161% |
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 80% more expensive than in Tangerang (Indonesia) | ||
| Hong Kong | Tangerang (Indonesia) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| HK$241,909 (Rp 455,011,339) | Rp 407,577,000 | 12% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| HK$17 (Rp 31,219) | Rp 7,850 | 298% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| HK$609 (Rp 1,145,834) | Rp 610,619 | 88% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| HK$70 (Rp 131,165) | Rp 43,741 | 200% |
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 193% more expensive than in Tangerang (Indonesia) | ||
| Hong Kong | Tangerang (Indonesia) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| HK$56 (Rp 104,527) | Rp 32,701 | 220% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| HK$128 (Rp 240,622) | Rp 48,814 | 393% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| HK$445 (Rp 836,960) | Rp 155,567 | 438% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| HK$66 (Rp 123,314) | Rp 121,671 | 1% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| HK$44 (Rp 82,685) | Rp 28,648 | 189% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| HK$52 (Rp 98,123) | Rp 41,689 | 135% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| HK$18 (Rp 34,261) | Rp 21,282 | 61% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| HK$22 (Rp 42,154) | Rp 11,394 | 270% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| HK$277 (Rp 520,605) | Rp 98,271 | 430% |
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 154% more expensive than in Tangerang (Indonesia) | ||
| Hong Kong | Tangerang (Indonesia) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| HK$360 (Rp 677,424) | Rp 159,599 | 324% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| HK$198 (Rp 372,121) | Rp 86,453 | 330% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| HK$1,018 (Rp 1,914,851) | Rp 590,688 | 224% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| HK$900 (Rp 1,693,403) | Rp 385,987 | 339% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| HK$101 (Rp 189,747) | Rp 74,384 | 155% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| HK$46 (Rp 86,553) | Rp 41,724 | 107% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| HK$68 (Rp 127,226) | Rp 78,619 | 62% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| HK$3,572 (Rp 6,718,701) | Rp 6,834,830 | 2% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| HK$1.23 (Rp 2,316) | Rp 2,014 | 15% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| HK$876 (Rp 1,648,246) | Rp 441,758 | 273% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| HK$62 (Rp 117,407) | Rp 20,107 | 484% |
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For example, you would need at least Rp 106,172,935 (HK$56,447) in Hong Kong to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Rp 40,400,000 in Tangerang.