Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong — cost of living
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Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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About Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$1,074
HK$8,259.75
Family of 4 / mo
$2,697
HK$20,748.91
Avg salary (after tax)
$4,280
HK$32,925.87

Hong Kong is a special administrative region of China. Situated on China's southern coast just south of Shenzhen, it consists of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the New Territories. With 7.5 million residents in a 1,114-square-kilometre (430 sq mi) territory, Hong Kong is the fourth-most densely populated region in the world.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

Cost breakdown by category

Cost breakdown

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Fashion

  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $941.66
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $412.91
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $850.68
  • Men's Dress ShoesUSD $1,391

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $0.26
  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $32,926

Food - Beverages

  • CappuccinoUSD $51.31
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $70.77
  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $67.39
  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $13.12
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $11.21

Food - Dining

  • Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $80.83
  • Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $673.79
  • Fast Food ComboUSD $57.97

Food - Grocery

  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $99.85
  • Beef Round (1 kg)USD $246.24
  • Apples (1 kg)USD $47.01
  • Bananas (1 kg)USD $23.74
  • Oranges (1 kg)USD $37.24
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $31.65
  • Potatoes (1 kg)USD $27.23
  • Onions (1 kg)USD $26.53
  • Lettuce (1 Head)USD $17.14
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $17.03
  • Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $202.17
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $83.58
  • White Rice (1 kg)USD $19.32
  • Dozen EggsUSD $37.98
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $267.19
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $47.48
  • Milk (1 litre)USD $35.75

Housing

  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $48,135
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $33,194
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $31,569
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $21,270
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $23,536
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $16,298

Leisure

  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $885.16
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $8,073
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $93.84
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $134.78
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $196,823

Transportation

  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $134.78
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $345,767
  • One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $13.44
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $32.37
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $673.79
  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $18.41
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $350,390

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $273.58
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $1,932

Costs reflect a typical lifestyle in each place, excluding rent unless stated. Numbers are a starting point — always cross-check before big decisions.

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How we calculate these numbers

When local data is missing (e.g. salary for a smaller city), we estimate from peer cities in the same country using a median ratio.

Full methodology, assumptions, and formulas live on our About page.