🇭🇰 Hong Kong (China) · #59 of 546 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Hong Kong

Expensive — cheaper than 89.2% of cities worldwide

Ranked #59 of 546 cities · More expensive than 89.2% of cities worldwide

Expensive
Cost of Living
Moderate
Rent
Expensive
Groceries
Moderate
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 ≈ $2,197 HKD 13,136/mo ≈ $1,675 24%
3-Bedroom HKD 38,077/mo ≈ $4,855 HKD 24,750/mo ≈ $3,156 24%
Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
77.4 Expensive
Rent
59.5 Moderate
Groceries
78.1 Expensive
Restaurants
47.2 Affordable
Purchasing Power
84.1 Moderate

Living in Hong Kong: What to Expect

Hong Kong is expensive by global standards (ranked #59 of 546 cities), cheaper than 89.2% of cities worldwide.

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

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

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