Cost of Living in Hong Kong
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Overall, the cost of living in Hong Kong is below the New York City baseline (composite index 80 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)128
Groceries index88
Dining out index82
Transport index40
Utilities index60
Median annual salary$46,000
Minimum wage$5.20/hr
Est. monthly childcare$800
Est. monthly healthcare premium$160
YoY inflation2.2%
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