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Cost of Living
Happy Valley, Hong Kong ๐ญ๐ฐ
#1968
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Nomad Score:
64%
Cost Breakdown
Category | Notes | |
---|---|---|
๐ Housing |
$1,500.00
$3,500.00
$120.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in serviced apartments or hotels |
๐ Utilities |
$150.00
$200.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
๐ถ Internet & Mobile |
$40.00
$70.00
$5.00
|
Daily average cost for prepaid SIM and Wi-Fi access |
๐ Groceries |
$300.00
$600.00
$15.00
|
Daily average for snacks and occasional groceries |
๐ Transportation |
$70.00
$120.00
$8.00
|
Daily average for public transport and taxis |
๐ฝ๏ธ Dining Out |
$150.00
$900.00
$40.00
|
Daily average for meals at local and tourist restaurants |
๐๏ธ Leisure Activities |
$80.00
$250.00
$20.00
|
Daily average for entertainment and attractions |
๐ฅ Health Insurance |
$100.00
$300.00
$10.00
|
Daily average for travel health insurance |
๐ Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$100.00
$0.00
|
One-time or monthly averaged visa fees for expats |
Total |
$2,390.00
$6,040.00
$218.00
|
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
๐ข Apartment (1 bedroom)
$2,200.00
Happy Valley is a premium residential area; prices are about 20-30% higher than the Hong Kong average.
per month
โ Coffee
$4.50
Specialty coffee shops in Happy Valley charge a premium; local cafes may offer coffee for around $3.00.
per cup
๐บ Beer
$7.00
Price for a pint in a mid-range bar; imported beers may cost more.
per pint
๐ฝ๏ธ Meal (Inexpensive)
$12.00
Local eateries offer meals at this price; tourist spots may be higher.
per meal
๐ Fast Food Combo
$7.50
Typical price for a combo meal at international fast food chains.
per meal
๐ Apples
$4.00
Imported apples are common; prices stable year-round.
per kg
๐ Bread
$3.50
Standard white bread loaf from supermarkets.
per loaf
๐ฅ Milk
$1.50
Fresh milk, locally sourced or imported.
per liter
๐ Rice
$2.50
Common jasmine or long grain rice, per kg.
per kg
๐ฅฉ Chicken Fillets
$8.00
Fresh chicken breast fillets, locally sourced.
per kg
๐ Beef
$15.00
Mid-range quality beef, prices can vary by cut.
per kg
๐ฅ Wine (Mid-range)
$18.00
Mid-range imported wine bottle.
per bottle
๐ Taxi Start
$3.50
Standard taxi flag fall in Hong Kong.
per trip
๐ Taxi per km
$1.20
Average per kilometer charge after flag fall.
per km
๐ Monthly Transport Pass
$70.00
Unlimited MTR and bus rides within urban zones.
per month
๐ Gasoline
$2.10
Price per liter for unleaded gasoline.
per liter
๐งด Mobile Plan
$25.00
Standard plan with 10-15GB data and calls.
per month
๐ป Internet (60 Mbps+)
$40.00
Fiber broadband typical monthly cost.
per month
๐๏ธ Gym Membership
$70.00
Mid-range gym with standard facilities.
per month
๐พ Tennis Court (Weekend)
$30.00
Weekend hourly rate at local sports clubs.
per hour
๐๏ธ Cinema Ticket
$12.00
Standard ticket price for evening shows.
per ticket
๐ Jeans
$60.00
Mid-range brand jeans.
per pair
๐ Summer Dress
$50.00
Casual summer dress from local retailers.
per dress
๐ Running Shoes
$90.00
Mid-range running shoes from popular brands.
per pair