What is the cost of living in Hong Kong?

The cost of living in Hong Kong is 35.0% cheaper than New York City (index: 65.0). Groceries are 21.7% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 48.2% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately HKD 17,324 per month. Local purchasing power index is 90.3 (NYC = 100).

🇭🇰 Hong Kong (China) · #34 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Hong Kong?

Q: Should I move to Hong Kong?

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (China) has a cost of living 35.0% cheaper than New York City (index: 65.0). It is ranked #34 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is strong (index: 90.3 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

35.0% cheaper than NYC, and purchasing power is strong.

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-35.0%

vs NYC

HKD 17,324

1-BR, city centre

90.3

Purchasing Power

Strong

Purchasing Power

Cost index: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available (NYC = 100) · Data from October 2026

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Cost breakdown: Hong Kong

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

65.0 Very expensive

Rent

57.3 Moderate

Groceries

78.3 Above average

Restaurants

51.8 Affordable

Purchasing Power

90.3 Strong

Rent in Hong Kong

1-BR, city centre HKD 17,324/mo

1-BR, outside centre HKD 13,263/mo

3-BR, city centre HKD 39,833/mo

3-BR, outside centre HKD 27,421/mo

Save by going outside centre 23% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

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