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 $4,060.0 (HK$31,860.1), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,132.9 (HK$8,890.4), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Hong Kong (China) is, on average, 14.5% higher than in United States.
- Rent in Hong Kong (China) is, on average, 58.9% higher than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $7.96 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $63.72 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $6.37 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | $7.65 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $6.37 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | $5.06 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | $1.28 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | $1.09 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $2.93 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | $2.15 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | $0.99 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | $3.47 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | $11.36 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | $3.96 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | $8.12 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $1.87 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $1.25 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $2.09 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $1.80 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.43 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.44 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | $1.58 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | $1.76 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $16.57 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | $1.99 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $2.20 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $13.38 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $1.43 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $89.20 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $3.70 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | $2.15 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $16.06 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $4.10 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $44,601.38 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $37,667.91 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $249.26 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $15.71 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $21.52 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | $93.08 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $9.27 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | $12.74 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $1,172.10 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $22,297.87 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $67.64 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $41.11 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $80.55 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | $119.87 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $2,207.62 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $1,690.16 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $5,076.06 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $3,494.33 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $2,680.00 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $1,655.31 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $3,292.02 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.81 | |
Prices in Hong Kong (China)
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Last update: 19 October 2026
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Last update: 19 October 2026
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