Cost of living in India compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
Food | - 62% | |||
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Food in India is 62% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
India | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨411 (HK$39) | HK$73 | - 47% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨342 (HK$32) | HK$45 | - 30% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨167 (HK$16) | HK$43 | - 64% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨60 (HK$5.61) | HK$26 | - 78% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨88 (HK$8) | HK$45 | - 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨47 (HK$4.41) | HK$35 | - 87% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨240 (HK$22) | HK$104 | - 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨181 (HK$17) | HK$37 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 (HK$2.93) | HK$34 | - 91% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨156 (HK$15) | HK$15 | - 3% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨896 (HK$84) | HK$154 | - 45% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨95 (HK$9) | HK$20 | - 56% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨39 (HK$3.69) | HK$21 | - 82% | |
Housing | - 84% | |||
Housing in India is 84% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
India | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨45,467 (HK$4,260) | HK$36,718 | - 88% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨26,103 (HK$2,446) | HK$24,681 | - 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,799 (HK$450) | HK$1,770 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,468 (HK$2,480) | HK$19,794 | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨15,450 (HK$1,448) | HK$14,116 | - 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,346 (HK$407) | HK$1,412 | - 71% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨591 (HK$55) | HK$179 | - 69% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨29,693 (HK$2,782) | HK$3,417 | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,335 (HK$968) | HK$1,093 | - 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨454 (HK$42) | HK$97 | - 56% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨649 (HK$61) | HK$96 | - 37% | |
Clothes | - 41% | |||
Clothes in India is 41% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
India | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,389 (HK$224) | HK$627 | - 64% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,946 (HK$276) | HK$332 | - 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,091 (HK$383) | HK$676 | - 43% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,991 (HK$280) | HK$986 | - 72% | |
Transportation | - 61% | |||
Transportation in India is 61% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
India | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,894,370 (HK$177,488) | HK$207,682 | - 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨102 (HK$10) | HK$24 | - 60% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,088 (HK$102) | HK$496 | - 79% | |
Personal Care | - 55% | |||
Personal Care in India is 55% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
India | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨137 (HK$13) | HK$35 | - 64% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨265 (HK$25) | HK$102 | - 76% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨957 (HK$90) | HK$379 | - 76% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨388 (HK$36) | HK$66 | - 45% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨199 (HK$19) | HK$29 | - 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨289 (HK$27) | HK$32 | - 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨156 (HK$15) | HK$15 | - 2% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨80 (HK$8) | HK$21 | - 65% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨283 (HK$27) | HK$165 | - 84% | |
Entertainment | - 69% | |||
Entertainment in India is 69% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
India | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,495 (HK$140) | HK$378 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨688 (HK$64) | HK$201 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,603 (HK$150) | HK$446 | - 66% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,165 (HK$203) | HK$945 | - 79% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨644 (HK$60) | HK$123 | - 51% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨190 (HK$18) | HK$45 | - 60% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨190 (HK$18) | HK$54 | - 67% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨49,034 (HK$4,594) | HK$3,000 | + 53% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.67 (HK$0.16) | HK$3.33 | - 95% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,607 (HK$151) | HK$700 | - 78% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨288 (HK$27) | HK$73 | - 63% | |
TOTAL | - 72% |
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 72% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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