🇭🇰 Hong Kong (China) · #77 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Hong Kong

Moderate — cheaper than 85.7% of cities worldwide

Ranked #77 of 538 cities · More expensive than 85.7% of cities worldwide

Moderate
Cost of Living
Affordable
Rent
Moderate
Groceries
Strong
Purchasing Power

Lower index = more affordable

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Hong Kong

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom HKD 17,231/mo ≈ $2,199 HKD 13,136/mo ≈ $1,676 24%
3-Bedroom HKD 38,077/mo ≈ $4,859 HKD 24,750/mo ≈ $3,159 24%
Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
73.6 Moderate
Rent
54.4 Affordable
Groceries
72.8 Moderate
Restaurants
47.9 Affordable
Purchasing Power
95.3 Strong

Living in Hong Kong: What to Expect

Hong Kong is moderate by global standards (ranked #77 of 538 cities), cheaper than 85.7% of cities worldwide.

Groceries are moderate, while dining out is affordable. Restaurants offers the best value, while Groceries is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is strong — residents can afford more goods and services than in most cities.

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