Cost of Living in Hong Kong (China)
Summary of cost of living in Hong Kong (China):
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $3,866.2 (HK$30,287.7), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,073.2 (HK$8,407.1), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Hong Kong (China) is, on average, 9.7% higher than in United States.
- Rent in Hong Kong (China) is, on average, 57.8% higher than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | HK$60.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | HK$500.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | HK$50.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | HK$50.29 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | HK$45.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | HK$38.95 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | HK$10.49 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | HK$8.30 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | HK$23.56 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | HK$15.90 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | HK$7.87 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | HK$27.19 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | HK$84.30 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | HK$31.11 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | HK$69.41 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | HK$14.38 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | HK$7.79 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | HK$15.32 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | HK$11.01 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | HK$8.81 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | HK$10.02 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | HK$10.71 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | HK$14.22 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | HK$150.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | HK$14.14 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | HK$16.48 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | HK$105.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | HK$10.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | HK$575.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | HK$29.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | HK$16.90 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | HK$126.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | HK$29.20 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | HK$350,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | HK$283,825.83 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | HK$1,703.22 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | HK$116.45 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | HK$165.30 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | HK$645.89 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | HK$80.07 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | HK$105.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | HK$8,788.69 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | HK$174,223.38 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | HK$446.11 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | HK$313.14 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | HK$621.36 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | HK$997.37 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | HK$17,626.92 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | HK$13,229.17 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | HK$39,869.57 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | HK$26,041.67 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | HK$20,221.54 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | HK$12,588.23 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | HK$25,137.64 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.68 | |
Prices in Hong Kong (China)
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Last update: 14 June 2026
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Last update: 14 June 2026
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