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 3,922.2$ (30,785.0HK$), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,110.0$ (8,712.6HK$), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Hong Kong (China) is, on average, 11.1% higher than in United States.
- Rent in Hong Kong (China) is, on average, 37.8% higher than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 8.92 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 63.70 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 6.37 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.75 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 6.37 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.09 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.32 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.07 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 11.54 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.05 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.91 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.42 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 11.51 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.69 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 10.04 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.61 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.04 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.74 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.37 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.04 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.02 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.72 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.68 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 19.11 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.80 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.71 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 13.00 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.72 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 63.70 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.69 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.15 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 14.91 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 11.62 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 38,222.05 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,679.43 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 231.47 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 17.92 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 22.77 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 76.89 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 8.67 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.74 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 999.79 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 21,617.06 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 73.54 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 39.05 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 89.95 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 141.47 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,202.19 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,565.98 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,807.48 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,057.76 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 2,410.45 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,471.64 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,774.61 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.97 |
Prices in Hong Kong (China)
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Last update: 7 June 2025
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Last update: 7 June 2025
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