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 3,954.5$ (31,042.6HK$), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,120.6$ (8,796.7HK$), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Hong Kong (China) is, on average, 10.4% higher than in United States.
- Rent in Hong Kong (China) is, on average, 39.1% higher than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 70.00 HK$ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 525.00 HK$ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 50.00 HK$ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 53.29 HK$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 50.00 HK$ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 40.31 HK$ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 10.42 HK$ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 8.37 HK$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 90.58 HK$ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 16.17 HK$ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 7.03 HK$ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 27.15 HK$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 90.33 HK$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 36.63 HK$ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 78.83 HK$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 12.34 HK$ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 8.26 HK$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 13.07 HK$ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 10.73 HK$ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 8.20 HK$ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 8.00 HK$ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 13.53 HK$ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 13.73 HK$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 135.00 HK$ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 14.50 HK$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 21.28 HK$ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 102.00 HK$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 12.00 HK$ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 500.00 HK$ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 29.00 HK$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 16.90 HK$ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 117.00 HK$ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 91.07 HK$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 300,000.00 HK$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 251,058.75 HK$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 1,862.33 HK$ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 134.47 HK$ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 176.69 HK$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 618.88 HK$ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 68.55 HK$ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 100.00 HK$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 7,847.26 HK$ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 169,669.57 HK$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 590.43 HK$ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 311.36 HK$ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 699.94 HK$ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 1,076.04 HK$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 17,851.94 HK$ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 12,298.13 HK$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 37,758.62 HK$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 24,055.56 HK$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 18,747.26 HK$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 11,565.09 HK$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 28,448.99 HK$ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.96 |
Prices in Hong Kong (China)
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Last update: 2 July 2025
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Last update: 2 July 2025
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