Hyderabad vs Hong Kong Cost of Living
Hyderabad (India) · Overall index 21.2 — Hong Kong (Hong Kong) · Overall index 75.4
Summary
- Overall, Hong Kong is 256% more expensive than Hyderabad.
- Rent in Hong Kong is 694% more expensive than in Hyderabad.
- Transport in Hong Kong is 269% more expensive than in Hyderabad.
| Item | Hyderabad | Hong Kong | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +694% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $348 | $2,572 | +639% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $208 | $1,975 | +850% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $753 | $5,236 | +595% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $423 | $3,501 | +728% |
| Groceries | +186% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.37 | $1.19 | +222% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.09 | $3.67 | +237% |
| Rice (1kg) | $1.46 | $4.36 | +199% |
| Eggs (12) | $1.63 | $3.93 | +141% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $3.92 | $11.9 | +204% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $4.28 | $11.5 | +169% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $6.01 | $15 | +150% |
| Apples (1kg) | $1.83 | $4.97 | +172% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.63 | $1.74 | +176% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $1.29 | $3.99 | +209% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $1.68 | $5.29 | +215% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $0.92 | $2.49 | +171% |
| Onions (1kg) | $0.77 | $2.2 | +186% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $0.86 | $2.49 | +190% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.75 | $2.3 | +207% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $5.11 | $13.7 | +168% |
| Transport | +269% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $0.53 | $2.38 | +349% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $24.5 | $104 | +324% |
| Taxi, base fare | $0.89 | $2.97 | +234% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.49 | $1.71 | +249% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.21 | $0.76 | +262% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $6,746 | $21,733 | +222% |
| Dining out | +239% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $5.78 | $20.9 | +262% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $27.1 | $99.9 | +269% |
| Fast food combo meal | $3.19 | $10.2 | +220% |
| Cappuccino | $1.38 | $4.36 | +216% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.71 | $2.41 | +239% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $1.76 | $5.48 | +211% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.1 | $7.05 | +236% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.46 | $1.74 | +278% |
| Telecom | +135% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $22.7 | $48.9 | +115% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $25.7 | $59.2 | +130% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.12 | $0.3 | +150% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $5.31 | $13 | +145% |
| Utilities & household | +185% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $54.8 | $136 | +148% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.07 | $0.18 | +157% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $1.49 | $4.39 | +195% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.49 | $1.39 | +184% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $7.69 | $21.8 | +183% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $26 | $78.7 | +203% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $4.36 | $13.3 | +205% |
| Men's haircut | $10.3 | $30.2 | +193% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $7.83 | $24.4 | +212% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $621 | $1,684 | +171% |
3,224 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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