Discovery Bay, Hong Kong 🇭🇰
#1744
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Nomad Score:
53%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$1,500.00
$3,500.00
$180.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in serviced apartments or Airbnb |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$150.00
$200.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$40.00
$70.00
$5.00
|
Daily cost for prepaid SIM and occasional Wi-Fi |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$300.00
$600.00
$15.00
|
Daily cost assuming some self-catering/snacks |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$100.00
$150.00
$10.00
|
Daily cost for public transport and occasional taxis |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$120.00
$900.00
$40.00
|
Daily cost for meals at mid-range restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$50.00
$200.00
$20.00
|
Daily cost for entertainment and attractions |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$80.00
$300.00
$10.00
|
Daily cost for travel insurance coverage |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$100.00
$0.00
|
One-time or monthly averaged cost for work permits or visa renewals |
| Total |
$2,340.00
$6,020.00
$280.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$1,800.00
Prices vary by proximity to waterfront and amenities; Discovery Bay is generally more expensive than other New Territories areas but cheaper than central Hong Kong.
per month
☕ Coffee
$4.50
Specialty coffee shops in Discovery Bay charge a premium; local cafes may offer coffee for around $3.50.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$7.00
Imported beers tend to be pricier; local beers slightly cheaper but pubs in Discovery Bay have higher prices due to limited competition.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$12.00
Casual dining spots and local eateries offer meals at this price; prices can be higher near tourist spots.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$8.50
Standard international fast food chains; prices stable year-round.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$4.00
Imported apples are common; prices fluctuate slightly with seasonality.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$3.50
Standard white bread loaf; artisanal bread costs more.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$2.20
Fresh milk prices stable; imported brands cost more.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$3.00
Local and imported rice available; prices stable year-round.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$7.50
Fresh chicken fillets; prices can rise slightly during holidays.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$15.00
Imported beef is common; local beef is rare and more expensive.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$18.00
Mid-range imported wines; prices vary by brand and vintage.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$4.00
Taxi start fare in Discovery Bay; additional surcharges may apply during peak hours.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$1.50
Standard per km rate; longer trips may have negotiated fares.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$70.00
Includes ferry and bus services commonly used by residents.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$2.10
Price per liter; subject to global oil price fluctuations.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$30.00
Standard unlimited data plan; cheaper plans available with limited data.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$40.00
Fiber broadband plans; prices stable with occasional promotions.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$60.00
Mid-range gyms; premium gyms charge more.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$25.00
Weekend rates are higher; weekday rates can be 20-30% cheaper.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$12.00
Standard ticket price; discounts available on weekdays.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$50.00
Mid-range brand jeans; international brands cost more.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$45.00
Mid-range casual dresses; prices vary by brand and store.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$80.00
Popular international brands; local brands may be cheaper.
per pair