Kolkata vs Hong Kong Cost of Living
Kolkata (India) · Overall index 19.9 — Hong Kong (Hong Kong) · Overall index 75.4
Summary
- Overall, Hong Kong is 279% more expensive than Kolkata.
- Rent in Hong Kong is 789% more expensive than in Kolkata.
- Transport in Hong Kong is 295% more expensive than in Kolkata.
| Item | Kolkata | Hong Kong | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +789% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $349 | $2,572 | +637% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $203 | $1,975 | +873% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $545 | $5,236 | +861% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $379 | $3,501 | +824% |
| Groceries | +195% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.41 | $1.19 | +190% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.23 | $3.67 | +198% |
| Rice (1kg) | $1.46 | $4.36 | +199% |
| Eggs (12) | $1.46 | $3.93 | +169% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $3.79 | $11.9 | +214% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $3.9 | $11.5 | +195% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $5.89 | $15 | +155% |
| Apples (1kg) | $1.78 | $4.97 | +179% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.64 | $1.74 | +172% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $1.39 | $3.99 | +187% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $1.67 | $5.29 | +217% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $0.89 | $2.49 | +180% |
| Onions (1kg) | $0.83 | $2.2 | +165% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $0.75 | $2.49 | +232% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.66 | $2.3 | +248% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $4.12 | $13.7 | +233% |
| Transport | +295% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $0.59 | $2.38 | +303% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $27 | $104 | +285% |
| Taxi, base fare | $0.92 | $2.97 | +223% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.37 | $1.71 | +362% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.19 | $0.76 | +300% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $5,190 | $21,733 | +319% |
| Dining out | +288% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $4.74 | $20.9 | +341% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $24.6 | $99.9 | +306% |
| Fast food combo meal | $2.36 | $10.2 | +332% |
| Cappuccino | $1.2 | $4.36 | +263% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.52 | $2.41 | +363% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $1.71 | $5.48 | +220% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.02 | $7.05 | +249% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.48 | $1.74 | +263% |
| Telecom | +131% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $23.1 | $48.9 | +112% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $23.5 | $59.2 | +152% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.12 | $0.3 | +150% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $6.01 | $13 | +116% |
| Utilities & household | +228% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $49.4 | $136 | +175% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.06 | $0.18 | +200% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $1.2 | $4.39 | +266% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.4 | $1.39 | +247% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $5.75 | $21.8 | +279% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $24.6 | $78.7 | +220% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $4.29 | $13.3 | +210% |
| Men's haircut | $9.1 | $30.2 | +232% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $6.41 | $24.4 | +281% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $590 | $1,684 | +185% |
3,333 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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