Cost of living in India compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 61% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| India | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨375 (HK$36) | HK$85 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨318 (HK$30) | HK$46 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨166 (HK$16) | HK$43 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨58 (HK$5.48) | HK$22 | - 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨90 (HK$9) | HK$32 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨39 (HK$3.72) | HK$28 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨238 (HK$23) | HK$93 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨154 (HK$15) | HK$32 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 (HK$2.93) | HK$24 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨170 (HK$16) | HK$14 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨771 (HK$73) | HK$151 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨89 (HK$8) | HK$20 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨38 (HK$3.56) | HK$21 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 87% | |||
| Housing in India is 87% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| India | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨40,749 (HK$3,866) | HK$47,547 | - 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨24,407 (HK$2,315) | HK$30,601 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,174 (HK$491) | HK$1,595 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨24,775 (HK$2,350) | HK$27,035 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨15,144 (HK$1,437) | HK$15,335 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,976 (HK$567) | HK$481 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨665 (HK$63) | HK$152 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨30,250 (HK$2,870) | HK$5,571 | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,999 (HK$1,138) | HK$1,720 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨535 (HK$51) | HK$86 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨428 (HK$41) | HK$95 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in India is 32% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| India | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,524 (HK$239) | HK$411 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,729 (HK$259) | HK$364 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,298 (HK$408) | HK$552 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,255 (HK$309) | HK$500 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in India is 66% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| India | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,331,740 (HK$126,336) | HK$343,002 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨105 (HK$10) | HK$22 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,081 (HK$103) | HK$488 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 43% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| India | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨141 (HK$13) | HK$48 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨276 (HK$26) | HK$40 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨905 (HK$86) | HK$300 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨396 (HK$38) | HK$66 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨223 (HK$21) | HK$34 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨281 (HK$27) | HK$30 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨167 (HK$16) | HK$15 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨98 (HK$9) | HK$25 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨306 (HK$29) | HK$91 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 54% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| India | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,449 (HK$137) | HK$251 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨600 (HK$57) | HK$219 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,479 (HK$140) | HK$450 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,867 (HK$177) | HK$843 | - 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨756 (HK$72) | HK$145 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨220 (HK$21) | HK$46 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨182 (HK$17) | HK$51 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨51,617 (HK$4,897) | HK$3,000 | + 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.39 (HK$0.13) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,612 (HK$153) | HK$861 | - 82% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨271 (HK$26) | HK$71 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 72% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 72% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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