Median monthly budget · single · city center
$2,787/mo
Across 1 city we track
Couple
$3,101
Family of 4
$8,048
Median local salary (after tax)$3,244/mo
City-by-city damage report
Rent — the biggest line item
City1BR center1BR outside3BR center
Hong Kong$2,225$1,655$4,945Source: Numbeo. Prices in USD.
Grocery prices — the supermarket reality check
Median across 1 city
Milk (1L)$2.97
Bread (loaf)$2.24
Eggs (12)$3.40
Rice (1kg)$2.27
Chicken (1kg)$8.90
Apples (1kg)$4.03
Tomatoes (1kg)$3.02
Potatoes (1kg)$2.35
Water (1.5L)$1.79
Wine (mid-range)$15
Beer (0.5L store)$1.96
Eating out — because you won't cook every night
Median prices across 1 city
Cheap meal$7.66
Mid-range dinner for 2$64
Cappuccino$4.96
Beer (draught)$6.46
Coke (0.33L)$1.31
Getting around — or trying to
Median prices across 1 city
Monthly pass$70
Single ride$1.53
Gasoline (1L)$3.56
Hong Kong vs. the neighbors
🇭🇰Hong Kong(this country)
$2,787/mo🇯🇵Japan
$2,947/mo🇰🇷South Korea
$2,386/mo🇮🇩Indonesia
$2,210/mo🇰🇿Kazakhstan
$1,991/mo🇹🇼Taiwan
$1,954/moFrequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to live in Hong Kong?▼
Across 1 cities, a single person spends a median of $2,787/month including rent. Hong Kong is the cheapest at $2,787/mo.
What is the average rent in Hong Kong?▼
Median rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in the city center is $2,225/month across 1 cities we track.
What is the average salary in Hong Kong?▼
The median monthly net salary (after tax) across 1 cities is about $3,244, based on Numbeo data.
Cost data sourced from Numbeo. Updated periodically.