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Average Cost of Living in Hong-Kong-Hong-Kong
The average cost of living in Hong-Kong-Hong-Kong, Hong Kong (China) is $2,148 per month for a single person, and $5,972 per month for a family of four. A one-bedroom apartment rents for around $2,226 per month. The local average net salary is $3,243 per month.
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Estimated monthly cost
- Single person
- $2,148 / month
- Family of 4
- $5,972 / mo
- Student
- $1,239 / mo
Includes rent, food, utilities, transport, and dining out. Excludes healthcare, taxes, and discretionary travel.
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On this page 11 sections
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| Salary calculator for Hong-Kong-Hong-Kong | Find out the monthly salary needed for a single, family, or student lifestyle. |
| Rent & Property Prices in Hong-Kong-Hong-Kong | Apartment rent and property purchase price per square meter. |
| Grocery Prices in Hong-Kong-Hong-Kong | Supermarket prices for staples like bread, milk, produce, and meat. |
| Public Transport & Car Costs in Hong-Kong-Hong-Kong | Public transport tickets, taxi fares, fuel, and vehicle prices. |
| Utility & Internet Costs in Hong-Kong-Hong-Kong | Monthly electricity, heating, water, mobile, and broadband bills. |
| Childcare & Preschool in Hong-Kong-Hong-Kong | Preschool fees and international school tuition. |
| Clothing Prices in Hong-Kong-Hong-Kong | Jeans, dresses, running shoes, and leather shoes from chain stores. |
| Gym, Cinema & Leisure in Hong-Kong-Hong-Kong | Gym memberships, tennis court rentals, and cinema tickets. |
| Restaurant Prices in Hong-Kong-Hong-Kong | Meals at inexpensive and mid-range restaurants, coffee, and soft drinks. |
| Salaries & Mortgages in Hong-Kong-Hong-Kong | Average monthly net salary and mortgage interest rates. |
| Hong-Kong-Hong-Kong FAQs | Common questions about rent, salaries, food, and transport in Hong-Kong-Hong-Kong. |
Rent & Property Prices in Hong-Kong-Hong-Kong
Apartment rent and property purchase price per square meter.
| Item | Median | Range (low–high) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $2,226 | $1,661 – $3,193 |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $1,655 | $1,277 – $2,427 |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $4,947 | $3,577 – $7,025 |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $3,237 | $2,491 – $4,471 |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $26,417 | $20,624 – $38,321 |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $16,501 | $13,749 – $25,547 |
- 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre $2,226$1,661 – $3,193
- 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre $1,655$1,277 – $2,427
- 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre $4,947$3,577 – $7,025
- 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre $3,237$2,491 – $4,471
- Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre $26,417$20,624 – $38,321
- Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre $16,501$13,749 – $25,547
Grocery Prices in Hong-Kong-Hong-Kong
Supermarket prices for staples like bread, milk, produce, and meat.
| Item | Median | Range (low–high) |
|---|---|---|
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $2.97 | $1.92 – $4.73 |
| Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf) | $2.24 | $1.53 – $3.83 |
| White Rice (1 kg) | $2.27 | $1.41 – $3.19 |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | $3.40 | $1.53 – $4.60 |
| Local Cheese (1 kg) | $23 | $10 – $64 |
| Chicken Fillets (1 kg) | $8.90 | $3.83 – $15 |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg) | $20 | $11 – $36 |
| Apples (1 kg) | $4.04 | $1.66 – $7.66 |
| Bananas (1 kg) | $2.13 | $1.28 – $3.83 |
| Oranges (1 kg) | $4.83 | $1.79 – $7.66 |
| Tomatoes (1 kg) | $2.94 | $1.79 – $6.39 |
| Potatoes (1 kg) | $2.36 | $1.28 – $5.11 |
| Onions (1 kg) | $2.60 | $1.28 – $5.63 |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | $1.44 | $0.64 – $2.55 |
| Bottled Water (1.5 Liter) | $1.79 | $1.15 – $2.55 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $15 | $10 – $32 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle) | $1.96 | $1.15 – $3.19 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle) | $2.32 | $1.28 – $3.83 |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $13 | $13 – $15 |
- Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) $2.97$1.92 – $4.73
- Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf) $2.24$1.53 – $3.83
- White Rice (1 kg) $2.27$1.41 – $3.19
- Eggs (12, Large Size) $3.40$1.53 – $4.60
- Local Cheese (1 kg) $23$10 – $64
- Chicken Fillets (1 kg) $8.90$3.83 – $15
- Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg) $20$11 – $36
- Apples (1 kg) $4.04$1.66 – $7.66
- Bananas (1 kg) $2.13$1.28 – $3.83
- Oranges (1 kg) $4.83$1.79 – $7.66
- Tomatoes (1 kg) $2.94$1.79 – $6.39
- Potatoes (1 kg) $2.36$1.28 – $5.11
- Onions (1 kg) $2.60$1.28 – $5.63
- Lettuce (1 Head) $1.44$0.64 – $2.55
- Bottled Water (1.5 Liter) $1.79$1.15 – $2.55
- Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) $15$10 – $32
- Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle) $1.96$1.15 – $3.19
- Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle) $2.32$1.28 – $3.83
- Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) $13$13 – $15
Public Transport & Car Costs in Hong-Kong-Hong-Kong
Public transport tickets, taxi fares, fuel, and vehicle prices.
| Item | Median | Range (low–high) |
|---|---|---|
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $1.53 | $1.28 – $1.99 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $70 | $57 – $107 |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $3.70 | $3.70 – $3.83 |
| Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) | $1.34 | $1.12 – $1.34 |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $16 | $15 – $20 |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $3.56 | $2.55 – $4.16 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $38,321 | $33,186 – $44,708 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $36,225 | $31,934 – $41,160 |
- One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) $1.53$1.28 – $1.99
- Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) $70$57 – $107
- Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) $3.70$3.70 – $3.83
- Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) $1.34$1.12 – $1.34
- Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) $16$15 – $20
- Gasoline (1 Liter) $3.56$2.55 – $4.16
- Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) $38,321$33,186 – $44,708
- Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) $36,225$31,934 – $41,160
Utility & Internet Costs in Hong-Kong-Hong-Kong
Monthly electricity, heating, water, mobile, and broadband bills.
| Item | Median | Range (low–high) |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $228 | $153 – $407 |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $14 | $5.75 – $26 |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $19 | $14 – $33 |
- Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) $228$153 – $407
- Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) $14$5.75 – $26
- Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) $19$14 – $33
Childcare & Preschool in Hong-Kong-Hong-Kong
Preschool fees and international school tuition.
| Item | Median | Range (low–high) |
|---|---|---|
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $965 | $511 – $1,852 |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $22,582 | $15,328 – $33,633 |
- Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child $965$511 – $1,852
- International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child $22,582$15,328 – $33,633
Clothing Prices in Hong-Kong-Hong-Kong
Jeans, dresses, running shoes, and leather shoes from chain stores.
| Item | Median | Range (low–high) |
|---|---|---|
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $72 | $26 – $102 |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $41 | $20 – $64 |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $85 | $64 – $109 |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | $123 | $64 – $192 |
- Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) $72$26 – $102
- Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) $41$20 – $64
- Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) $85$64 – $109
- Men's Leather Business Shoes $123$64 – $192
Gym, Cinema & Leisure in Hong-Kong-Hong-Kong
Gym memberships, tennis court rentals, and cinema tickets.
| Item | Median | Range (low–high) |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | $86 | $32 – $192 |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $11 | $6.39 – $15 |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | $14 | $12 – $19 |
- Monthly Fitness Club Membership $86$32 – $192
- Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) $11$6.39 – $15
- Cinema Ticket (International Release) $14$12 – $19
Restaurant Prices in Hong-Kong-Hong-Kong
Meals at inexpensive and mid-range restaurants, coffee, and soft drinks.
| Item | Median | Range (low–high) |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $7.66 | $5.75 – $13 |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $64 | $45 – $128 |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $6.39 | $5.75 – $7.03 |
| Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter) | $6.46 | $3.58 – $12 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle) | $6.39 | $4.47 – $12 |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | $4.96 | $2.55 – $6.39 |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle) | $1.31 | $0.89 – $1.92 |
| Bottled Water (0.33 Liter) | $1.09 | $0.77 – $1.53 |
- Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant $7.66$5.75 – $13
- Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) $64$45 – $128
- Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) $6.39$5.75 – $7.03
- Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter) $6.46$3.58 – $12
- Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle) $6.39$4.47 – $12
- Cappuccino (Regular Size) $4.96$2.55 – $6.39
- Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle) $1.31$0.89 – $1.92
- Bottled Water (0.33 Liter) $1.09$0.77 – $1.53
Salaries & Mortgages in Hong-Kong-Hong-Kong
Average monthly net salary and mortgage interest rates.
| Item | Median | Range (low–high) |
|---|---|---|
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $3,243 | — |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.72% | — |
- Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) $3,243
- Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 3.72%
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to live in Hong-Kong-Hong-Kong?
- An estimated $2,148 per month covers rent, food, utilities, and transport for one person in Hong-Kong-Hong-Kong. A family of four needs around $5,972 per month, while students living shared accommodation manage on roughly $1,239.
- How much money do I need to live in Hong-Kong-Hong-Kong?
- Plan for at least $2,148 per month as a single person, $5,972 per month for a family of four, or $1,239 per month as a student in shared accommodation. Add 15–25% on top for taxes, savings, and discretionary spending — that's the salary you should be targeting before relocating to Hong-Kong-Hong-Kong.
- What is the average rent in Hong-Kong-Hong-Kong?
- A one-bedroom apartment in Hong-Kong-Hong-Kong rents for around $2,226 per month, with three-bedroom apartments in the city centre around $4,947 per month. Prices vary depending on neighbourhood, building age, and furnishings.
- What is the average salary in Hong-Kong-Hong-Kong?
- The average monthly net salary in Hong-Kong-Hong-Kong is around $3,243. Whether that's enough to live comfortably depends on housing choice — rent typically claims 69% of a single-person paycheck.
- How much does food cost in Hong-Kong-Hong-Kong?
- A meal at an inexpensive restaurant in Hong-Kong-Hong-Kong costs around $7.66. Cooking at home, a single person spends roughly $74 per month on groceries. Staples like milk ($2.97/L) and bread ($2.24/500g) are typical.
- What is public transport like in Hong-Kong-Hong-Kong?
- A monthly public transport pass in Hong-Kong-Hong-Kong costs around $70. Cities with extensive metro and bus networks generally let residents skip car ownership entirely, particularly when commuting from areas outside the city centre.
- Is the internet expensive in Hong-Kong-Hong-Kong?
- Unlimited broadband at 60 Mbps or higher in Hong-Kong-Hong-Kong costs around $19 per month — useful context for remote workers comparing locations.