Cost of Living in Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong has a cost of living index of 88/100 (New York = 100). It is 12% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

88/100
Cost Index
$2,533/mo
Median Income
82/100
Safety Index
subtropical
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 92/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$2,438/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$1,795/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$4,583/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 68/100
Milk (1 liter)$3.2/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$2.75/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$2.1/kg
Dining OutScore: 65/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$17.92/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$76.8/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$8.32/meal
TransportationScore: 42/100
Monthly Transit Pass$83.33/month
One-Way Ticket$0.77/trip
Taxi (1 km)$0.62/km
UtilitiesScore: 52/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$198/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$38/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$22/month
HealthcareScore: 72/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$102/visit
Dentist Visit$128/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$19/course
EntertainmentScore: 68/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$15.36/ticket
Theater Ticket$51.2/ticket
Museum Entry$8/ticket
FitnessScore: 58/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$57.6/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$25.6/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$10.24/entry
Personal CareScore: 55/100
Haircut (Men)$25.6/cut
Haircut (Women)$51.28/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$6.41/bottle
ClothingScore: 75/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$83.33/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$51.28/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$115.38/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

110 Mbps
Internet Speed
$350
Coworking/Month
excellent
Café WiFi
high
English Level
large
Nomad Community
88/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Central, Causeway Bay, Mong Kok

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hong Kong cheap to live in?

Hong Kong has a cost of living index of 88/100, where New York = 100. It is 12% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,760–$2,464 per month.

How much does rent cost in Hong Kong?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Hong Kong costs approximately $2,438/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $1,795/month.

Is Hong Kong good for digital nomads?

Hong Kong has a large digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 110 Mbps, café wifi reliability is excellent, and coworking spaces run about $350/month. English proficiency is high.

What is the average salary in Hong Kong?

The median net monthly salary in Hong Kong is approximately $2,533 USD. The income tax rate is around 10%.

How does Hong Kong compare to New York for cost of living?

Hong Kong (cost index 88) is 12% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $300/month by moving from New York to Hong Kong.

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