Cost of Living in Hong Kong

Complete monthly cost breakdown for digital nomads in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR

Average Monthly Cost
$2,800
per month
Budget
$1,770
Mid-Range
$2,595
Comfortable
$5,400

💰 Detailed Cost Breakdown

Monthly costs in USD by lifestyle tier

CategoryBudgetMid-RangeComfortable
🏠 Accommodation$1280$1600$2200
🍽️ Food & Dining$360$500$2350
💻 Coworking$0$245$350
🚇 Transport$30$50$100
🎯 Entertainment$50$100$200
📱 Other$50$100$200
TOTAL$1,770$2,595$5,400

🏷️ Specific Prices

🏠 Accommodation

1BR Apartment (Center)$2200/mo
1BR Apartment (Outside)$1600/mo
Hostel$45/night
Airbnb$2500/mo

🍽️ Food & Drinks

Local Meal$8
Mid-range Restaurant$65
Weekly Groceries$100
Coffee$5
Beer$N/A

💼 Work & Utilities

Coworking (Monthly)$350
SIM Card (Data)$25/mo
Gym Membership$80/mo

How Hong Kong Compares

+104%
vs Asia
average
+58%
vs Global
nomad avg
🌍Hong Kong$2,800/mo
Asia Average$1,370/mo
Global Nomad Average$1,773/mo
This cityRegional avgGlobal avg

💡 Money-Saving Tips for Hong Kong

  • Look for apartments outside the city center - often 20-30% cheaper
  • Use local supermarkets instead of imported goods stores
  • Try coworking day passes before committing to monthly memberships
  • Negotiate monthly rates on Airbnb for stays longer than 28 days

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