City, Hong Kong
Cost of living in Hong Kong
How much a month costs in Hong Kong
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $3,190–5,100 (HK$25,000–40,000).
Prices in Hong Kong
Typical 2026 ranges in HKD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | HKD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | HK$18,000–32,000 | $2,290–4,080 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | HK$10,000–18,000 | $1,270–2,290 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | HK$250–450 | $32–57 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | HK$900–1,800 | $115–229 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | HK$45–80 | $5.7–10.2 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | HK$150–350 | $19–45 |
| Cappuccino | HK$40–65 | $5.1–8.3 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | HK$50–90 | $6.4–11.5 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | HK$5–50 | $0.6–6.4 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | HK$70–120 | $8.9–15.3 |
| Work and life | ||
| Coworking day pass | HK$200–400 | $25–51 |
| Gym membership (month) | HK$500–1,200 | $64–153 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | HK$100–250 | $13–32 |
Value for money: 12/100
A value score of 12/100 means Hong Kong gives more quality of life per dollar than 11% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 84/100.
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Cheaper alternatives to Hong Kong
Similar safety, lower cost, in East Asia.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Takayama | Japan | $1,080–1,710 |
| Kawaguchiko | Japan | $1,010–1,650 |
| Nikko | Japan | $1,080–1,710 |
| Hualien | Taiwan | $1,130–1,730 |
| Hakone | Japan | $1,140–1,770 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Hong Kong?
About $1,530–2,170 on a lean budget, $3,190–5,100 for a comfortable month and $7,650–12,740 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Hong Kong?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs HK$18,000–32,000 ($2,290–4,080) a month in the center and HK$10,000–18,000 ($1,270–2,290) outside it.
How much does food cost in Hong Kong?
A local meal is HK$45–80 ($5.7–10.2); a mid-range restaurant is HK$150–350 ($19–45) per person.
Is Hong Kong expensive?
Prices in Hong Kong are about 71% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- MTR Corporation
- Hong Kong Tourism Board
- Hong Kong International Airport
- Hospital Authority
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.